Emma Mapson is ready for the busy summer season in Sag Harbor. Her job at the historic The American Hotel puts her in constant contact with the tourists who will invade the quiet little community. The American Hotel has a few regulars that like to hang out at the quaint little bar, including the world-famous artist, Henry Wyatt. Henry has been a regular at the bar for decades but has only been in the last few years that he has befriended Emma's teen daughter, Penny. When Henry dies unexpectantly at the bar Emma doesn't mourn Henry, but instead, she fears for how her fragile daughter is going to handle the news that her friend and mentor is gone. But then the world is stunned with the news of Henry's will. He left his art, his mansion, everything to Penny. News of Henry's death brings a lot of people to Sag Harbor, including his old friend, Bea Windstead, who cannot believe that a child was left in charge of Henry's legacy. But it is the news of Henry's will that brings other people to Sag Harbor, like Penny's father. He claims to not have known that Penny inherited a multi-million dollar estate, but Emma is doubtful. Emma would rather give it all away than to subject Penny to the pain that comes with wealth. Will Emma be able to shield Penny from life's disappointments?
Drawing Home is the very definition of a "Beach Read." You have a single mother, a stressful situation, a jerk of an ex, and a handsome "stranger" that comes on the scene. Emma Mapson is very good at being a single mother. She has had to juggle her daughter's care and her career for many years. Penny has some issues that make parenting her a little more challenging, you see, Penny has OCD. Emma has the support of close friends and an elderly man who is like a part of the family. In a way, the author pushes the definition of "family" and "home" with Drawing Home. Having said that, there were times that I got so annoyed with Emma. She made some poor decisions that were really kind of annoying and had an impact on her daughter. Bea Windstead was the "perfect" foil for Emma and Penny, but even then she didn't turn out to be that bad. The ending was just a *little* different than what I expected, but it still ended in a way that was good and happy. Just the way a "Beach Read" should end.
Bottom Line - I was reading another book recently where the main character couldn't wait to get home and read the latest Jamie Brenner book. And I get it. Jamie Brenner writes a different kind of "Beach Read" with topics and characters that are unique and fresh. Drawing Home is a great one to throw in your beach bag this summer.
Details:
- Drawing Home by Jamie Brenner
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- Pages: 368
- Publisher: Little, Brown, and Company
- Publication Date: 5/7/2019
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- Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
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