By Caitlin Miller
Caitlin Miller’s debut - ‘The Memories We Painted’ is an introspective & sweet story about friendship, living with pain and facing your fears. I was so impressed by it! If you enjoy heartfelt, Christian historical fiction, this book is for you.
“So, I was stabbing back at grief with a knife of my own—this paper, this brush, these words and colors. Even though today hurt, it was a reminder, too. A reminder that I was still alive. That I was still fighting. That I hadn’t given up. That my life still had a purpose because God wouldn’t keep me for a moment longer than it did.”
Josie was such a strong main character, the story really gets inside her head and shows us the journey her life has been. Usually a side character is the one who really steals the show for me, but not this time! Although I did love everyone else - Will, Sophie and Alice, Josie is my favourite. I loved being able to watch her grow in confidence and compassion.
Will was my second favourite character - one of my favourite male characters I’ve read in a while! He was so patient and thoughtful, and I loved his sense of humour. Of course, for a bit I was mad at him, but in the end I forgave him. 😆
The plot twists in the second half of the book were all a surprise to me. I did not see them coming, and they tore my heart out - in a good way. The flashbacks were also well done, they were well marked, so as not to be confusing.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and I look forward to reading what Caitlin writes in the future! I would seriously LOVE a sequel about Alice.
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