Title: The Names They Gave Us
Author: Emery Lord
Pages: 400
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's
Release date: 1st June 2017
Blurb from Goodreads:
Lucy Hansson was ready for a perfect summer with her boyfriend, working at her childhood Bible camp on the lake and spending quality time with her parents. But when her mom's cancer reappears, Lucy falters--in her faith and in her ability to cope. When her boyfriend "pauses" their relationship and her summer job switches to a different camp--one for troubled kids--Lucy isn't sure how much more she can handle. Attempting to accept a new normal, Lucy slowly regains footing among her vibrant, diverse coworkers, Sundays with her mom, and a crush on a fellow counselor. But when long-hidden family secrets emerge, can Lucy set aside her problems and discover what grace really means?
My Review:
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) and NetGalley*
Lucy Hansson's plans for the summer are to work at Bible camp with her parents and spend time with her boyfriend. But then Lucy's mum's breast cancer returns, Lucy's boyfriend 'pauses' their relationship, and Lucy finds herself going to a camp for troubled kids.
With her faith being tested, can Lucy find peace with what's happening?
Will Lucy fit in and make friends at the camp?
Reading The Names They Gave Us was a strange experience for me, as my mum had breast cancer when I was around ten so I didn't know how serious it was, just that she was ill. So reading about Lucy, a teenager whose mum had breast cancer made me think about how I would react now in my late twenties. I'm not religious but I could understand how it would test Lucy's faith (I would have been surprised if it hadn't).
I liked Lucy and felt sorry for her - her life seemed to get turned upside down by the people closest to her.
The plot was okay but I lost interest towards the end and not much happened.
I liked the writing style but I wasn't gripped.
This was my first Emery Lord book and having heard lots of good things I was excited to read this, but I ended up disappointed.
Overall this was a mostly enjoyable read but I lost interest.
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