Description:
Just a girl. The only one strong enough to break the cycle.
In Depression-era Mississippi, Millie Reynolds longs to escape the madness that marks her world. With an abusive father and a "nothing mama," she struggles to find a place where she really belongs.
For answers, Millie turns to the Gypsies who caravan through town each spring. The travelers lead Millie to a key that unlocks generations of shocking family secrets. When tragedy strikes, the mysterious contents of the box give Millie the tools she needs to break her family's longstanding cycle of madness and abuse.
Through it all, Millie experiences the thrill of first love while fighting to trust the God she believes has abandoned her. With the power of forgiveness, can Millie finally make her way into the free?
My Thoughts:
Fantastic! I couldn't put it down! A bit sad, all the bad things that keep happening to Millie, but such a beautiful story of Millie's spirit and her chance to finally feel God's love. I love that she finally gets to be free and to feel true unconditional love. I thought this was beautiful. Keeping my fingers crossed that there will be more books about Millie!
Side note: it struck me a bit funny how so many characters' names were so close: Millie, Camille, Bill Miller, Mabel... I don't know why but that tickled my funny bone!
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