Lessons in Chemistry

I'm on the fence between 4 stars and 5 stars. This book crushed me. I was looking for a romance and that's not this. Though it centers around a love story, this is really a tale about family and making the best out of really $hitty situations. “Every day is a new day.” It's a great idea but hard to effectuate.

I loved how the characters' stories were interconnected–the weaving was very well done without expressly relying on a trope of divine intervention/fate.

I listened to about 50% of the audiobook, then switched to text so I could cheat and skim the rest. I had to know how it ended. With me in tears ultimately.

Many thanks to pioneering women like the character of Elizabeth who blazed the way.