Little Altars Everywhere

Consider this a review of all three of the Ya-ya books because what I have to say about this one can't be said without referencing (without spoilers, of course) the other two. These books are going to be love/hate for everybody who touches them. So let's get the good out of the way: some people say......more

I almost want to say there is something Proustian about this novel except while I don't fear intellectual eye-rolling over my calling a popular novel written by and about southern women Proustian, I do fear eye-rolling over not quite correct use of the word. What I mean, then, is reading this novel......more

Not as good as "Ya-Ya", but yikes! Vivi is a child molester? Yuck!!! I actually couldn't believe reading that chapter - it's as if Rebecca Wells got tired of creating this amazing whirlwind of a character and decided that she had to have a truly evil center. For me, it's like Wells burned down the b......more

Ok I rarely review things with 5 stars, I'm a notorious 4-starrer all around because I generally like the books I read by the time I finish them 😂 I LOVE Rebecca Wells voice(s). Her style reminds me of Salinger, but with a twinge of femininity. Her expertise as a playwright creates a truly lively bo......more

3.5 Stars. This sequel gives you more insight into what went on from multiple POV’s......more