I have mixed feelings about this book. It is a first read from this author for me. I did enjoy the reading in the setting of the 1920s in Brooklyn and the struggles of women to succeed at being anything but housewives. I am always ready to cheer for a female character that comes out the winner in this kind of situation. My favourite was Aunt Ester and I really wish her talents were the focus of the story. 
Unfortunately, the characters didn't really feel real to me. The story didn't pull me in and make me feel as if I was part of it. It was longer then it needed to be and felt like it dragged at certain times.

Thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for the opportunity to listen to this story!