When Ciara Fay makes the sudden decision to flee her home with her two young daughters, she believes she is making the only choice left to her. But escaping is only the beginning. With no job, limited savings, and a housing system that offers little support, she is forced to raise her children in a hotel room while struggling to keep them safe and build a new life. Meanwhile, her husband Ryan refuses to let go, pulling her back into the very situation she fought to leave. As the months pass and uncertainty looms, Ciara must find the strength to keep moving forward – for herself and for her children.
Nesting is a raw portrayal of the realities of domestic instability and the difficult choices women are often forced to make. O’Donnell writes with honesty, capturing both the physical and emotional toll of homelessness, as well as the quiet resilience of a mother determined to create a better future. Ciara’s journey is filled with moments of heartbreak, but also fierce love and hope.
O’Donnell’s writing is immersive and lyrical, drawing readers into Ciara’s world with vivid descriptions and intimate character insights. The novel also shines a light on the cracks in the housing and social support systems, highlighting the barriers that prevent women like Ciara from finding stability. Yet, at its heart, Nesting is not just a story of struggle. It is a story of strength, perseverance, and the courage it takes to rebuild.
A gripping and timely novel, Nesting is a testament to the resilience of mothers.
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