This book ended up surprising me. At first I didn't understand the purpose of jumping back and forth between present and past. I actually found the present plot line a bit boring and would have rathered read an entire book about the past plotline. But as I kept reading, as the author's writing style is incredibly engaging and easy to consume quickly, I found myself deeply appreciating the parallels between the two plots and how Caroline came to rediscover herself through learning the story of her historical counterparts.

This is a wonderful book for remembering to take time for what things we live most.