How far would a woman go to keep her family together? That is the question explored in Always Yearning, Always Fraying, Yet Staying by Kelly K. Lavender… The story is about the relationship between Paloma and her husband, and the dynamics that shape their romance and family. Paloma is disappointed to just be a runner-up in the Tri-State Wink Think and Defend competition; she could have won. And this only makes her think even more about the fact that her marriage is not going well…
Kelly K. Lavender’s novel is character-driven, and the author excels at examining emotions and gestures that translate the desperation, the hunger, and the longing of the characters, especially Paloma. She is real; she is driven by a need for love that makes her appear to be desperate. What makes the story even more engaging is the fact that she doesn’t give up. I always want stories with clear motivation written into the characters, and Always Yearning, Always Fraying, Yet Staying delivers that beyond measure. The themes of genuine connection, family, and the erosion of love with the passage of time are well-developed in this novel. Apart from the intriguing characters, the author shows readers what happens to love when it is not consciously nourished and when acts of support diminish.
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