The Hint of Light, Kristin Kisska
The Hint of Light, Kristin Kisska
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The Hint of Light

Author: Kristin Kisska

Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith, Andrew Eiden, Marli Watson, Amanda Leigh Cobb

Unabridged: 10 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2023

Synopsis

In this heart-wrenching exploration of unconditional love, what a mother finds in the aftermath of her son’s death could put her family back together—or tear them apart for good.In the wake of her son’s sudden death, Margaret Dobrescu struggles to keep it together in the face of her grief…and her guilt. She can’t help but blame herself for Kyle’s own lifelong struggles—namely, the alcoholism that plagued him.But within mere days of his funeral, secrets and suspicions begin to surface, and Margaret’s husband admits that Kyle once confessed to having a daughter. Clinging to the hope that some part of her son is still out there, Margaret embarks on a search to find her rumored granddaughter.What Margaret hasn’t prepared for, however, is the deluge of secrets that keep coming. And as she digs deeper and deeper into her son’s life to find the truth, what she finds instead is that her own secrets can’t stay buried forever.

About Kristin Kisska

Kristin Kisska is a native of Virginia, where she currently resides with her family and their moody tabby, Boom. She holds a BS in commerce from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Northwestern University. She is the author of a dozen short stories published in anthologies. The Hint of Light is her debut novel.Kristin loves hearing from friends and readers at www.KristinKisska.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lauren on August 29, 2023

The Hint of Light is an emotional gut punch of a novel that considers the lengths a mother will go to to protect her child. But Kisska surprised me by going even deeper. What happens when the choices a mother makes aren’t the right ones? How does a child cope with the burden of a mother’s desire for......more

Goodreads review by Claudia (Beatriz) •• coffeebookcorner on July 25, 2023

I found the premise of the book to be Intriguing, especially as the book follows a mother grieving her son. I loved how the story was told in three different perspectives. Kyles love for his daughter was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I was not a fan of the ending, it changed the e......more

Goodreads review by Susan Z (webreakforbooks) on September 19, 2023

The Hint of Life is at times a punch to the gut, in the best way. Such an emotional story about loss, and the lengths we go to protect our family. The writing is completely immersive, bringing the characters to life. I especially loved the multi timelines, which added so much depth to the story.......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on June 29, 2023

How much does a secret weigh on a child? The Hint of Light explores this complex idea with heartbreaking yet hopeful prose as a mother navigates the guilt she feels after the mysterious death of her son. As the story jumps between before and after, Kisska skillfully weaves secrets and complex emotio......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on July 13, 2023

A heart breaking story of a mother, Margaret, who lost her only son, Kyle to reasons she questions. Kyle who carries a dark secret that has led him alcoholism. As he goes through his journey of recovery, he learns that he has a daughter, Ally. For once, he has a reason why to quit. This story comes......more

Quotes

“Kristin Kisska's immersive debut novel The Hint of Light is the heartfelt, devastating, and inspirational story of Margaret, a wife and mother, who is determined to pull her family together after the sudden loss of her son. The Dobrescu family is complicated, and their wounds are as deep as their love. As secrets are revealed, and truth is illuminated, Margaret embraces the power of forgiveness to shore up their souls and rebuild their lives. A shimmering novel about the things that matter.” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone“How much does a secret weigh on a child? The Hint of Light explores this complex idea with heartbreaking yet hopeful prose. Kisska skillfully weaves secrets and complex emotion into a beautiful novel about family, the things we do to protect them and the consequences of our actions. With an ending that will blow your mind, The Hint of Light will take you on an emotional rollercoaster you'll wish was just a bit longer!” —Maggie Giles, award-winning author of The Things We Lost“Kisska wields her pen like a scalpel, slowly revealing the deepest secrets of characters who are so real, so flawed, and so beautifully human you will gasp, cheer, and cry—occasionally on the same page—in one of the most stunningly crafted debuts I've read in years. She is a writer to watch in every sense of the word.” —LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling and Thriller Award nominated author of Tell No Lies

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