“People think it’s all snakes and scorpions out there in the oil patch but hell, those are the most harmless things in the country. At least the rattlesnakes let you know they’re coming.” – Karla, Valentine
4 disco balls
Pub Date: March 31, 2020 by Harper
Category: Historical Fiction
A powerful, emotion fueled debut novel that is deserving of a read.
I’m speechless and will be suffering from a book hangover for some time. From the first chapter this book had my nerves twisted and heart racing.
It’s the 70’s in Odessa, TX, a male dominated town where oil and cows rule and women should know their place…it’s a man’s world and a woman is just living in it.
We meet Gloria, a young girl who is raped and left for dead. Her strength is beyond any of these men, but she will need to rediscover just how strong she is. Mary Rose filled with rage, grieves the loss of Gloria’s and her own innocence, or the realization that innocence and safety were never a given. Corrine is a town staple, newly widowed with no desire to keep going. A young girl, Debra Ann, struggles with her mother leaving home with no one fully responsible for her well-being. And, several supporting characters who are also lonely and angry at being ignored, overlooked. Will these women find peace?
In a book club? I recommend adding this to your list.
My 2¢: the book cover is stunning and captures the imagery set forth in the book perfectly.
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Saturday Nite Reader 
This sounds amazing. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
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anytime! 🙂
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You’ve convinced me to add this one to my TBR!
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I don’t usually like books that give me too many feelings😂 But this one looks great.
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This sounds very poignant. Great review.
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This one sounds intense – not too angsty?
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very, very angsty
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Excellent review. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Great review. You have me interested in this one.
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Great review Nikki this book was at ALA but I never got the chance to pick it up at ALA, I am really glad you fully enjoyed reading this book. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
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Thanks! I’m going to pre-order through B&N. Is this a book best read when you’re not already feeling way down in the dumps?
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its a heavy read, so you may need a lighter read beforehand. hope you are out of the dumps! sending positive vibes your way.
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Thanks! MUCH better! I think I can handle it now. 😀
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I pre-ordered through B&N yesterday. I’m so excited to read it! Thanks for the positive vibes. I’m far past the dumps and ready for a nice heavy read! ❤
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I got my copy in the mail today! Can’t wait to start reading it tonight! Thanks again for the recommendation! 😀
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I can’t wait to hear what you think. The imagery in this book is beautifully written. Its heavy content, but I was in awe of these women.
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How’d it go?!?!
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