“Glimmers of Hope by Kristy Lee is an exciting novel. The plot and development were realistic, unique, and relatable. Children in the foster system go through a different kind of hell that affects their outlook on life. I was glad that Birdie was resilient and always a step ahead…I enjoyed reading this book as it was straightforward to follow, and I loved the first-person narrative, which made the dialogues even more enjoyable. Kristy’s writing was also stylish and packed with the necessary emotions for each scene. Glimmers of Hope is a fantastic page-turner, and I hope Kristy Lee will write more.”
– 5 star Review from Readers’ Favorite
Birdie’s story is not a common one. As an infant, she was abandoned at a train station in the town of New Hope and grew up in the foster care system. After bouncing around from home to home, and school to school, she is finally ready to put those struggles behind her as she graduates high school.
To pass the time and save some money before her dreams of attending college come true, she takes a summer job as a live-in housekeeper working for an affluent family on the North Shore of Long Island. The excitement for her new job dampens, however, when her high school bully, Austen, shows up unexpectedly. What should be a trouble-free summer takes a dramatic turn as she desperately tries to avoid run-ins with the bosses’ wealthy son.
Birdie thinks her life will be simple now that she is out of the foster care system, but, she will soon learn just how complicated life, and love, can get.