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Reviewed by Nino Lobiladze for Readers' Favorite
Three middle-aged women, Bláithín, Pamela, and Cassandra, become friends after meeting in an emergency room in Ibiza. They seem very different. Bláithín lost her job at a company where she had worked most of her life. Pamela, a loving mother and grandmother, sees that her daughter, Susan, hides from her family troubles. Cassandra, a free spirit, tries to recover after a painful divorce. But something unites them, for they get noticed by the goddess Tanit. They are not ordinary women but the three Crones, wise and daring. A complete transformation and amazing self-discoveries await the trio on the legendary island. The Ibiza Crone Club by Josephine O'Brien, the first book in a series, is a compelling read for fans of fiction about women, character-driven novels, and magical realism.
In The Ibiza Crone Club, Josephine O'Brien explores the nurturing nature of the Mother Goddess in its many forms. Through Tanit, Josephine tells us that a woman can be a mother without giving birth to children, as caring for others and creativity are what matter. The Ibiza Crone Club impresses with well-developed characters. Cassandra, Bláithín, and Pamela are brave, each in their own way. Cassandra turned away from love long ago. As the events unfold, once selfish, she starts to open her heart step by step, and her inner growth is remarkable. Pamela, on the other hand, loosens herself up to embrace and develop her artistic inclinations. Bláithín makes an effort and begins to understand and value those close to her. All three examples are inspirational and give us food for thought. I liked Josephine's humorous writing style and the idea that we can find true love and real friendship at all ages.
