I learned of this book, The Fortunes of Jaded Women, from Real Simple magazine. Real Simple described it as "fun fiction" about a group of sisters "cursed to live without love, happiness, or sons." I started this on March 24 and finished it on April 6.
The description in Real Simple goes on:
"The bad luck seems to extend to one sister's adult daughters, so she consults her psychic for help. What happens next might finally bring this over-the-top family together."
I agree with their assessment that this story is hilarious and heartwarming.
This is another book with deep character development and descriptions. Much of this book takes place in Orange County, a place I'm familiar with. So it was easy and fun to be able to imagine and "see" the places that were described in the book. Most books that take place in places I'm familiar with really pull me in in a different way than books that don't.
The sisters and their families in this story are complex, funny, and colorful. I enjoyed learning about them all and how all of the drama came to be and how it played out. A fun read!
Post written on April 28. Publication date reflects date I finished the book.
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