Marybeth Whalen

After an accident at the community pool and the return of a long-absent community member, the secret-filled lives of the residents of Sycamore Glen, North Carolina can no longer remain hidden from view.

The things we wish were true

Patricia Nelson

Loved this book! The characters were really well developed, and the story grabbed me and I wanted to see what happened next. This was a great choice for book club - there is a lot to discuss! The biggest takeaways for me are that 1. You never truly know what is going on with those around you. You might think you know, but you probably don't. 2. While it may be possible to keep big secrets, it seems to always rob you of something when you do. Truth is messy, but ultimately for the best. 3. Hugging my family close and feeling incredibly grateful.

Cheri Fuller

It was a bit slow for my tastes. There were a lot of characters and POVs and I feel like I never really got to know any of them on more than a superficial level. 

Not a book I'd recommend.

Caitlin Snyder

Neighborhood fictions are always entertaining - I liked that Whalen told the story from multiple perspectives. Although I enjoyed the book, I felt like things were rushed and tied up too neatly in the end.

The things we wish were true

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