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Aug 30, 2018Dream24 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I rather enjoyed reading this book. The book alternates between Vivian's (when she was a child) and Molly's (teenager) point of view and lives. Vivian's story is especially interesting because there really were orphan trains that transport children across the USA during the early 1900s, and you get to hear some of her experiences with different 'families'. Every place she stayed at, helped shaped who she ultimately became. Despite the harsh circumstances (basically slave labour at this sewing place, mistreatments by the foster parents, attempted sexual assault, etc), Vivian pulled through Molly is trying hard to make it through. She too has gone through some tough circumstances and situations. She ends up 'volunteering' at Vivian's to help clean out her attic when she was caught stealing an old library book. As Molly and Vivian bond, you can clearly see the two are very similar in a lot of ways...where circumstances have forced them to be tough, build a wall around them to keep themselves safe, are actually very nice hearted people and willing to trust the right people when the time comes. I wasn't a huge fan of Molly's foster mom, she seems too outrageous and exaggerated, but then again there are all sorts of people out there. Just happy that Molly and Vivian have each other to turn to at times.