Rush Home Road

In Rush Home Road Lansens once again demonstrates her talent for creating fully developed characters that seem like old friends by the end of the book. Addy Shadd is a woman whose misfortunes are not of her own doing, and she comports herself with dignity, grace, and empathy. Little Sharla Cody is a most unloveable little stray at first, but with Addy's guidance, she grows into a delightful child. I loved reading about Addy's history and the developing relationship between her and Sharla. I would have given this book five stars except for one glaring flaw. There is a very big coincidence at the end, and I dislike coincidences in fiction. They are too deus ex machina for my liking. Still, Lansens has proven herself once again to be a powerhouse writer, and I will continue to enjoy her work.