Review: Dear Jack by Steena Holmes

Title: Dear Jack Author: Steena Holmes Publication Date: November 12, 2012
Synopsis:
Dottie is a woman with a heart full of emotions but unable to express them unless through written word. When Jack goes off to war, Dottie is left behind having to be strong for their young daughter, Mary. 

While Jack is away, she keeps a journal full of letters for Jack, for him to read when he comes home. Except, Jack has gone missing and leaves Dottie to fend for herself.

Were you one of the readers who wanted to know about the story behind Dottie and Doug? This is where you'll find out.

~My Thoughts~

Dear Jack is a novella that goes along with Finding Emma by Steena Holmes. Some of you may remember that I reviewed Finding Emma on the blog this summer, which you can read here. 
Dear Jack is the story of Dottie and Jack, two of the main characters in Finding Emma. Told in journal entries from Dottie to Jack over the period of two years, we finally get a glimpse into their past. Jack has just signed up for the war, leaving Dottie alone to take care of their young daughter, Mary. Although the story is rather short, I loved it. I found it a perfect addition to this series and a very necessary one. 
Although Dottie isn't the most likable character in Finding Emma, I think this short back story will truly help readers connect with her and help them understand her actions. That, and it is rather heartbreaking. I honestly felt her pain as she struggled with the choices she had to make while Jack was away. Choices nobody should even have to consider. 
Finding Emma is an incredible story and I couldn't be happier with how Dear Jack has turned out. I highly recommend picking up both of these stories, but be sure to start with Finding Emma so nothing is given away during Dear Jack. 

For more about Steena Holmes and the Finding Emma series, go to her website here.

~Purchase Finding Emma~
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~Purchase Dear Jack~
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