Some Mistakes Were Made is a standalone novel by Kristin Dwyer. It follows Ellis, as she returns home after an year spent away. For her, home is with the Albreys, who took her in when her own parents were absent. However, going back means confronting Easton, who used to be her best friend before she did something careless that destroyed everything. This book is told in dual timelines, following Ellis in the present, and in her childhood, leading up to the moment that changed everything.
This book was full of emotion, and the author managed to convey it in a very realistic way. Ellis’ character was pretty unlikable at times, and because of that, I had a hard time connecting to her at times, but everything she did still seemed authentic and understandable. This novel talks about many difficult topics, but it’s told in a way that’s never overwhelming or too much. There are also plenty of side characters that help lighten the mood anytime it’s getting too heavy. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartfelt summer read!
Srisha Nannapaneni (Gum Spring)
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