A review by celestesbookshelf
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
🔅Pub Day: April 12th, 2022
🔅I’m so happy @atriabooks honored me with sending me this requested ARC! When I read the synopsis I thought it sounded heartwarming and funny and I wasn’t wrong.

If you enjoy a lighthearted read about community this is for you. For dog lovers, modern families, and those who have experienced the inevitable friction between parents and their children. 

Bambalina was my favorite character, an elderly Pomeranian who rides around in a red wagon and is being tormented by a litter of schnauzers! 🐾 

There’s unrequited love, new love, everlasting love and love beyond the grave yet love is not main plot which made me enjoy this more - the plot is all about community coming together. And for all of us who were locked in our homes for a year and then some - community uniting is refreshing. 

🔅 As a Catholic I really enjoyed the main character having a compendium of all the patron saints, I had to Google a few because I couldn’t believe it!