I love how realistic this book is without being depressing. There were so many moments that could have been depressing but instead were written in a positive light and with a touch of humor. The main character was a strong female and it was fun to watch her evolve.  I’m looking forward to more books by Amanda Prowse.

This is the second book I have read by Amanda Prowse recently and I have been impressed by her ability to write about the feelings of everyday people at difficult times.  I enjoyed the book and found it easy to read and empathise with the main character as she discovered her mother was still alive as she lost the grandmother who she loved very much.  The book is set in modern times and easily reflects the challenges facing the young people of today and the difficulties life can throw their way as they become adults.  
I look forward to reading more books by Amanda Prowse.

18 year old,Victoria, her whole life in front of her, comes home to a life altering event, and for the first time in her life ends up feeling totally lost, alone, angry and confused. The choices she makes will show her who to really trust.
Such a wonderful book! Beautifully written, poignant, I loved the true to life characters.
4 stars...tissue warning!!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher and author for an ARC of this book.The opinions expressed are my own.

If you love gone girl you will love this!I 

I really enjoyed this book and it actually was my first book by this author! You will need tissues to hand! It's a beautiful story and I look forward to reading her other books. Overall a fantastic read.

This was the first book I have read from this author, but won't be my last. I thought this book started out a little slow as a result I was not sure that I would enjoy reading it. As I got into it I really enjoyed the read and found it hard to put it down.

3.5 stars, willing to round up.

This was my first book by Amanda Prowse. She clearly has fans that are wild about her work so I will definitely try another. 

I enjoyed the overall storyline, but it also somehow fell flat for me. Victoria/Victory was clearly loved by both women in her life and it was an easy read in that the characters and dialogue flowed well. I got annoyed at Victoria's behavior and thought processes at times, but then I would remind myself that this would definitely be a world-rocking moment that would take time to grasp!

I appreciated the chance to read and review this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher!

The Day She Came Back is another excellent novel from the pen of Mrs Prowse. It is a very moving account of how the heroine of the story, Victoria, is faced with grief, betrayal and lies and how she learns to come to terms with those and how she will make peace with her past in order to face her future.
Victoria is a lovely character. She is young, studious and a little naive. When her world is turned upside down following the death of her beloved grandmother and a woman claiming to be her long dead mother turns up at the funeral she feels as though her whole life has been a lie. 
I am not going to say whether this woman is, in fact, her mother but my heart ached for Victoria in trying to find her way through this incredible circumstance. The author presents her in such a realistic way that she was so easy to identify with and to feel empathy towards.
This book is largely about relationships - that she had with her grandparents, her friends and whether or not she will ever have a relationship with the woman claiming to be her mother. It is that which propels the story along and throughout I could not make up my mind whether I thought the woman was genuine or not. Of course, this is resolved by the end of the novel but I would never deny you the thrill of reading this book and finding out for yourself.
The author is a great storyteller. She writes with compassion, realism and hope. Well done. Another great book from Amanda Prowse that I wholeheartedly recommend.

Another wonderful story by Prowse. The characters draw you into their lives right from the start. I enjoyed seeing how Victoria worked thru her issues with Sarah and her late grandmother’s lie.  The ending seemed rather abrupt to take us into Victoria’s future life.  Great descriptions of Oslo. A good book club selection.

With thanks to a Netgalley and the publishers for the arc, which I have enjoyed reading.
I have read several books by Amanda Prowse and can see why she is referred to as “queen of domestic Drama”. The women Amanda Prowse writes about are strong women who have been tested by life, love and the spaces in between. 
The Day She Came Back is a story of strong women who find their own way through life to become happy and fulfilled women.
I enjoyed reading this book, although I found the back story improbable at times but that may just be me. It was an excellent read as always.
Highly recommended.

I absolutely LOVE this book!  Amanda Prowse has a keen ability in developing layers in her characters.  The main character, Victoria, evolves as she learns of a big secret in her family.  I really felt as if I were with her on her journey.  The locales were weaved into the storyline expertly.  I can’t wait to read more of her books!

I would like to thank Netgalley for allowing me to read this book for my honest opinion. 
A family saga that I believe everyone would love to read.  The story was slow to take off in my opinion but it delved into the emotions of three generations of women that will tug your heart.  Well written and heartwarming, will give you many things to think about and maybe understand the making of decisions and consequences.

I really wanted to enjoy this book and sadly I couldn't. I was intrigued by the life you've known is nothing but a lie. Unfortunately I couldn't feel sympathy for Victoria because I thought she was dreadful.

The Day She Came Back is classic Amanda Prowse. Every emotion is felt throughout the book.

An 18 year old girl losing her last family member, leaving her feeling so alone and lost. Getting her heart messed about with by people she loves. You can’t help but feel Victoria’s pain and will her to find the strength to carry on.

a fantastic read. First book ive read by this author but i do intend to seek out her other books. its a tale of secrets, loss and forgiveness. Only put it down to wipe my eyes. Its very well written and such a beautiful story and i cant wait to read more books from this author.

Another good read. Enjoyable storyline which kept you engrossed from the start of the book. Didn't want the book to end.

If you liked Gone Girl, you'll enjoy this book. Loved this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Amanda Prowse is a new author for me but I look forward to reading more of her books. This really caught my attention since Victoria's grandma passes and she thinks she's all alone. What else could she think? But then... I was just drawn in and had to see how it all played out! I'm so glad I found a new author! 

I read this book as a complimentary advanced reader copy, all opinions are my own. #TheDaySheCameBack #NetGalley

A heart warming story of loss, love and everything in between. Really good read - not to be missed, just perfect for a summer’s day

Another great read from Amanda Prowse! 18 year old Victoria has been brought up by her grandmother, Prim, after her own mother, Sarah, died from a drug overdose when she was a baby. When Prim dies suddenly Victoria has never felt more alone. Imagine her shock, then, when a stranger turns up at Prim's funeral and tells her that she is her mother. As well as deciding if she wants a relationship with her, Victoria also has to come to terms with the fact that Prim lied to her all those years. This is a great story of family secrets, friendship and growing up. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
Copied to Goodreads.

Family, woman, strength, courage and love

Thank you NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Amanda Prowse for the arc of “The Day She came Back”.

This was my first book by Ms. Prowse and I truly enjoyed it.  The story has a bit of everything one would experience in life.  The most important or core of the book is based in family love.  How would you react if everything you were told about your life was a lie?  I enjoyed the protagonist strength and courage.  If you are looking for an uplifting book with strong women characters, you will enjoy this book.