Tangled Vines
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About this audiobook
With the bad memories of the Cultural Revolution and a life of hard work behind them, Benfu and his treasured Calla Lily are content watching their daughters blossom—six young women who they adopted as their own. But when a clue to the whereabouts of the biological daughter they lost decades ago suddenly surfaces, they begin a frantic search to find their beloved Dahlia…
Li Jin has lived thirty years at the mercy of cruel foster parents and a bleak orphanage, often surviving on the streets. But now that she has a son, she must try to make a better life for them—even if it means withstanding the abuse of a seedy foreigner in exchange for a home. But when Erik’s treatment turns truly sadistic, she must find a way to escape once and for all…
A beautiful yet haunting story about the “lost girls” of China, Tangled Vines takes us on a journey of heartbreak and then hope as we witness a woman’s quest to change her fate and a family’s last chance to untangle the lies of the past.
Kay Bratt
Kay Bratt is the author of eleven full-length novels and two children’s books. Her writing became her solace and support while she navigated a tumultuous childhood, followed by a decade of abuse as an adult. After working her way through the hard years, Kay came out a survivor and a pursuer of peace—and finally found the courage to share her stories. A wise man once told her to “write what you know,” which resulted in Kay’s pet project and her bestselling series, The Tales of the Scavenger’s Daughters. Learn more about Kay and her writing at www.kaybratt.com.
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Reviews for Tangled Vines
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good read/listening to your of my friends and family and friends are coming over
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is an interesting storyline carried over from previous books. It has believable characters that carry the storyline.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Second in the Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters series find Benfu and his wife Calla Lily, whilst rejoicing in the growing up of their adopted daughters, looking for their natural daughter.
Li Jin escapes from an abusive life and tries to find her past.
I was given a digital copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley in return for an honest unbiased review. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very nice continuation of the Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters series. While the first book was very sweetly written with regard to familial ties, this book deals more with the dark side of relationships.
The progression of the characters is very well done, with the girls getting older, more mature and their situations moving naturally. I also liked the continuing stories of Benfu and Calla Lilly. While this is a stand alone story, reading in the order of the series will make it fuller and more enjoyable.
These are quick books to read, offer ongoing story lines throughout the books, while wrapping up individual stories. Highly recommended.