I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I was afraid this would veer too much into Sweet Home Alabama territory, but there's more nuance and less stereotyping here. While the transitions are a little clunky--some of the character motivations are unclear or don't make sense--Audrey's reframing of her sense of self is gradual enough to feel realistic and relatable; she doesn't transform overnight from the NYC gal she's become over the past several years. Her mother, though harsh, also becomes a sympathetic character eventually. Overall, this is a reflective yet entertaining book on what one's idea of home and family can become.