Author: Kristen Mei Chase
Genre: Fiction
Rating: ★★★★★
This novel is about Grace and her mama Loralynn, whose great dream is to travel to Graceland.
When Grace needs a welcome escape from her life, she reluctantly agrees to take her mother on the trip. I’m up to chapter 8, and I have cried and laughed right along with these two.
@thatkristenagain, what an amazing journey. Thank you for writing this book.
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