The Friendship List

This was a lovely, easy read. I finished in well under 24 hours which will always earn an automatic 5 stars. A quick read means the story drew me in and refused to let me go. The two main characters were immediately likeable, and as the supporting characters emerged and developed, I found myself rooting for each of them to be successful. I loved the interactions between Keith and Lissa, I felt that relationship was truly genuine. The backstories were sufficiently told to help understand their actions. It was also a joy to see Unity and Ellen come to terms with themselves and realize the changes the had to make to move forward. Many people have a taken steps to move forward in their emotional journeys. There were a few shortcomings, but nothing huge. I desperately wanted more Dagmar! I also wanted more of the story involving Ellen's parents. Both Ellen and Unity bear emotional scars that originated from them, yet a fully rounded conversation as to why is never had. I felt like how Ellen and Unity were affected by Ellen's parents and their actions, I might have had a greater understanding of Ellen and Unity. Finally, I had a slight issue with the conflict between Keith and Ellen. There was a striking lack of effective communication between them which I felt belittled them as adults, educators, and parents. As a whole, this is an endearing tale of personal growth that most readers can relate to.