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The Butterfly Girl

a Novel Featuring Naomi Cottle
Oct 25, 2019Adw555 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant! PLOT SUMMARY: Naomi, the child finder, is back. This time she is on a mission to find her sister, who has been missing for almost 20 years, ever since Naomi escaped from imprisonment as a child and promised to go back for her. Well, she’s still trying. Alongside this difficult investigation, is Celia, a street kid who has had so many terrible breaks it’s hard to imagine she’s still standing. During the course of Naomi’s quest to find her sister, Celia and her imaginary butterflies prove to Naomi that hope is never lost and caring for others is why we are on this earth. PROS: Is there an author you read that seems to speak directly to you? Where you love every sentence they write and just wish there were more of them? Rene Denfeld is that author for me... Sometimes I will read a line several times, marvelling at its’ beauty and profoundness. Her gorgeous prose contrasts with the stark brutality of her subject matter and the end result is truly amazing. Have I raved enough??? CONS: What I’m most afraid of is that I don’t have the words to express just how special, how heartbreaking, how hopeful this book really is. It is incredibly difficult subject matter to read about, so please be aware of that. YES or NO: Oh my goodness - it’s a YES!!! It’s important, it’s sad, it’s horrifying, it’s beautiful, it’s full of love. If you’re at all interested, don’t start with this one, The Child Finder is the first in this series and I would highly recommend reading it first! 5 Stars