Unplanned

🧠 Themes That Stood Out:

• Parenting and self-discovery

• Shame, grief, and healing

• Mother-daughter relationships

• Owning your voice

• Becoming more of yourself through hardship

• Personal growth without needing a love story to define it

💬 Favorite Line or Moment:

There wasn’t one standout quote for me, but the overall arc of her becoming stronger, more vocal, and more self-aware as a parent—that was the part that stayed with me. Watching her grow because she had to, not because she wanted to, felt so real and relatable.

🔍 Reflections:

As a mother, I deeply related to how parenting forces you to grow in unexpected ways. Sometimes it feels like our kids hold up a mirror and make us deal with parts of ourselves we’d rather ignore. This book captured that beautifully. I respected that the main character wasn’t perfect—she was figuring it out, and she made mistakes, but she kept showing up. That hit home for me.

🔚 The Ending:

It was the kind of ending that felt earned. Not overly dramatic or tied in a perfect bow, but grounded. Satisfying in a gentle way. I appreciated that the story stayed true to itself until the last page. It wasn’t about a grand love or a huge twist—it was about growth.

🌟 Final Thoughts:

This was a pleasant, heartfelt read. The audiobook was enjoyable, Elizabeth Bower's narration added warmth and a bit of charm to the experience. If you’re looking for something that’s not too heavy but still makes you feel something, this is a great pick. I’d recommend it to women navigating motherhood, rediscovery, or healing from the past.