“Back Where We Belong” by Jo Bartlett
4 out of 5 stars.Jo Bartlett has a way of writing that is relaxing but filled with profound emotions and ideas. “Back Where We Belong” is no exception. Something that is different about this novel versus the others I’ve read by her is that while romance is a theme, the story is much more about, sisterly bonds, betrayal and forgiveness. The characters were reliable to an extent. As an older sister, I understand the betrayal that Bex felt after what her sister did. But, I can’t imagine holding onto the anger like she does and what it cost her. I did have a general feeling of the direction the story was going to take and eventually end up but the details along the way were different than what I expected. The emotions each sister was experiencing was much more of the focus than the possible romantic one. But, it was also frustrating at times because I wanted things to move forward more quickly. But the way it’s written is likely more realistic. All in all, I enjoyed this one just like I’ve enjoyed all of her novels.
