Whistling Women, by Kelly Romo
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A buried secret keeps two sisters apart.
Life went terribly wrong for Addie Bates in San Diego, and she’s been running from those memories ever since. For fifteen years, the Sleepy Valley Nudist Colony has provided a safe haven for Addie to hide from the crime she committed. But when the residents pack up to go on exhibit at the 1935 world’s fair in San Diego, Addie returns and must face the thrilling yet terrifying prospect of reuniting with her estranged sister, Wavey.
Addie isn’t the only one interested in a reunion. When her niece, Rumor, discovers she has an aunt, Rumor is determined to bring her family together. But it’s not so easy when the women are forced to confront family secrets, past and present.
Set against the backdrop of the 1935 world’s fair, Whistling Women explores the complex relationships between sisters, the sacrifices required to protect family, and the lasting consequences of a single impulsive act.
Whistling Women, by Kelly Romo- Amazon Sales Rank: #29917 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-11-17
- Released on: 2015-11-17
- Format: Kindle eBook
From Booklist
Addie Bates can’t believe she’s headed back to San Diego—and with such an unusual troupe. It’s the summer of 1935, and the Sleepy Valley Nudist Colony has been chosen to present its healthful, vegetarian, and very nude lifestyle as an exhibit at the World’s Fair. The outraged protesters waving handmade signs don’t threaten Addie. She’s more concerned with the secrets she left in San Diego many years ago. After working up the nerve to visit her estranged sister once the ogling crowds have gotten their fill for the day, Addie discovers that her sister has kept some secrets of her own. Romo spins a tale of sacrifice, shame, and the bonds of sisterhood, maintaining an admirable sense of tone, contrasting the communal, hearty work of the nudist colony with Addie’s anxiety and isolation. Chapters are alternately narrated by Addie and her niece, jumping between their separate recollections of the past and their shared experiences of that strange summer. Readers who love Lisa See’s Shanghai Girls (2009) and the work of Kate Morton will enjoy the intriguing and multi-layered Whistling Women. —Stephanie Turza
Review
“A moving story of the secrets that both bind families together and tear them apart.” —Megan Chance, award-winning author of Bone River, Inamorata, and The Visitant
“A charming, quirky family saga like no other, Whistling Women is a totally relatable, endlessly surprising, and masterfully written gem of a novel.” —Molly Cochran, author of Mireille
“Romo has written a sparkling period novel. A passionate daughter determined to unravel family secrets kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next.” —Consuelo Saah Baehr, author of Three Daughters
About the Author
Kelly Romo lives with her three children in Oregon, where she teaches writing, literature, and social studies. She loves the outdoors, especially hiking, kayaking, and camping. Kelly grew up in California, where she ran around with her thrill-seeking cousins and siblings, jumping off cliffs into the Colorado River, exploring caves on the beaches of Mexico, riding dirt bikes, and waterskiing and snow skiing.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Where's the buzz for this? This should be on everybody's TBR list! By deb I loved this book!!! I tried to read it all in one sitting, but it was getting daylight and I had errands to run today. I cannot praise this book enough!I absolutely loved the characters - Mary cracked me up with her "yes, darling". It was as if I really knew the characters and was with them throughout the book. And the story as a whole, had me so intrigued. I just kept wanting to slap Wavey for what she did to her sister and how she kept turning her away. And the scene with Rumor and Mildred towards the end, that was just classic!There was just so much good about this book. I know it will be on my Top 12 for 2015! It was seriously that good. You knew there were secrets and they would come out a little bit at a time. Then I would go OMG! Then towards the end when all the secrets came out and I picked up my jaw from off my Ipad. I actually had goosebumps at how well the author had put the whole thing together. It was like she was working a puzzle and knew exactly where every piece went the first time she held it.I cannot recommend this book enough. I haven't really heard any buzz about this book, but there should be. There should be a lot of buzz.A HUGE thanks to Lake Union Publishing and Net Galley for providing me with this free e-galley in exchange for an honest review. Serious readers need to get on the bandwagon and be ahead of the crowd on this one, it's that good!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Whistling Women By Stephanie Addie Bates has retreated from her past life of abuse, secrets and a nefarious deed into the routine life and protection of the Sleepy Valley Nudist Colony. Within the colony, Addie feels safe and protected from the mistakes of her past until Addie and the other girls from the colony are scheduled to exhibit at the 1935 World’s Fair in San Diego. San Diego is part of the world she left behind, and where the sister, Wavey, that she has broken bonds with still lives. Addie tries to make amends with Wavey, but instead finds her two nieces Rumor and Mary. Rumor is determined to get to know her new found Aunt Addie and help her mother and aunt make amends.I was fascinated by the setting of this book; I honestly don’t think I have ever read anything set in a nudist colony. I really enjoyed reading about Addie’s daily schedule, the routine and philosophy of the nudist colony, especially how it was perceived by the different age groups. It was also nice to see the degree of freedom that this group of women had, especially in the 1930’s. The World’s Fair was also wonderfully described and I loved getting a chance to imaging the Garden of Eden and some of the other sideshow acts. The point of view switches from chapter to chapter between Addie and Rumor. All of the women’s characters are very developed. Addie’s current life as well as her past and the secret she was keeping kept me interested at every turn of the page. Rumor stole the show at some moments with her vibrancy and tenacity. There were some parts for me where the pacing seemed slow waiting for the big reveal of the secret, but it is worth it in the end.This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. SISTER ACTS By writeoncindy “A whistling woman and a crowing hen always come to some bad end.”PROVERBI regularly have novels sent to me that I get to share with you, the readers of Thoughts on This ‘n That Blog and today I’m excited to introduce you to debut author, Kelly Romo and her novel, WHISTLING WOMEN (LAKE UNION PUB.).It’s a historical fiction about a topic we all can relate to – sisters – confronting family secrets past and present.http://www.sheknows.com has called it one of 18 Holidays gifts to give this upcoming season. BuzzFeed calls it a warm and witty read for women!We believe it’s an enjoyable must read and a perfect gift. This is what it’s about!LAKE UNION PUB. SUMMARY:Fifteen years ago, life went terribly wrong for Addie Bates in San Diego, and she’s been running from those memories ever since.Sleepy Valley Nudist Colony has provided a safe haven for Addie to hide from the crime she committed. But when the residents pack up to go on exhibit at the 1935 world’s fair in San Diego, Addie returns and must face the terrifying prospect of reuniting with her estranged sister, Wavey.Addie isn’t the only one interested in a reunion. When her niece, Rumor, discovers she has an aunt, Rumor is determined to bring her family together. But it’s not so easy when the women are forced to confront family secrets, past and present.WHISTLING WOMEN explores the complex relationships between sisters, the sacrifices required to protect family, and the lasting consequences of a single act.“Some things need to be broken in order to free what’s inside.
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