Vida Avery is one of the best English teachers Fayer Academy has ever seen. She's a fixture. Her son Peter has managed his life. Now his mother marries, rather impulsively. He's very happy to have a new dad - Tom Belou - and new siblings. He seeks a normalcy. His mother is still adjusting. She's been so accustomed to an isolated life and has protected Peter from so much. She uses books as a wall.
The English Teacher by Lily King is really well written. Vida is a peculiar heroine. You root for her and her new marriage. And then you root for Tom because she is not treating him well. Peter wants his siblings to love him, but they still mourn their wonderful mother, They weren't ready to move on.
So many emotions in this book. It is extraordinarily well written, yet tears at the soul.
Dang. Tears. Heart! I recommend this for its deep feelings.
Have tissues ready.
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