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I loved everything about “The Wandering Season” by Aimie K. Runyan, and I highly recommend this memorable and captivating novel. Pack your imagination and off we go on an incredible journey in this well- written and mesmerizing story. The genres for this novel are Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Travel, Magical Realism, Sister’s Fiction, Women’s Domestic Life Fiction, and Romance. The locations for this story are set in Estes Park, Ireland, France,Denmark, Italy and New York. I love how the author vividly describes the scenery, and her colorful and dramatic characters. As a side bonus, the author describes foods in such a sensory and delightful way, and offers some recipes in the back of the book.
Veronica Stratton searches for specialty foods as her business, and has been an asset to her customers, and often is asked why she doesn’t run a restaurant. Veronica is on a journey to find herself. She has been going with a boyfriend for a long time and questions her feelings about a commitment. Veronica often wonders why she doesn’t look like her parents or sister. For Christmas, Veronica’s sister gives Her a DNA test. When the results of the DNA test comes back, Veronica takes a chance and decides to both escape and explore the countries listed on the DNA report. She is eager to find her ancestors, and possible answers. With the emotional support from her best friend and sister, Veronica is encouraged to go. She does meet some intriguing and exceptional people, and has some “visions” of her ancestors.
I appreciate that the author discusses issues as the importance of family, friends, sisterhood, honesty, communication, self-discovery, hope and love. Some of Veronica’s ancestors were courageous and determined to survive and make a better life. I hope there is a sequel to this book.
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