Book Review: Pedigree Mum by Fiona Gibson

Kerry Tambini and her husband decide that the timing is right to move their family to a small town on the coast where Kerry grew up. Not long after the move though, Kerry soon finds out that the family will be missing her husband- after he makes a huge mistake. Kerry isn’t willing to give up though, and finds ways to make her family happier than ever. Including bringing a new member into it… a dog named Buddy! While Buddy is exactly the healing balm that Kerry and the kids need, he is also a stepping stone to helping Kerry find a new life. Through lots of crazy meet-ups and run-arounds, Kerry starts feeling more comfortable in the uppity town she calls home, and meets a few new prospects on the way.

I found this book nothing but delightful right from the start. The author really showed the ups and downs of small town living, and not only how you are judged by others, but how you can let yourself start doing some judging. My favorite part was that the author told the story from many different prespectives. I liked the chance to see the story through more than one set of eyes. You don’t see that often in books, nor this well done. All the characters had their fun quirks and their own distinct personalities. I could tell the difference when I read each of them. This book was a joy to read and not one that was easy to put down. And, I’m not going to lie, it made me want to run out to the nearest dog shelter!

I would definitely recommend this book to not only animal lovers, but to those who love stories about small towns and the quirkiness of them all.