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Two sisters, a failing family business, and a whole lot of hairspray— Good Hair Days is a modern twist on Steel Magnolias with a little extra Dolly Parton flare.
"I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop. June's is in trouble."
June's Beauty Shop is a staple in Whitetail, a small Southern town north of Atlanta. It may look like an outdated hole-in-the-wall slathered in Dolly Parton memorabilia, but to the women in town, it is a sacred space.
To Georgia and Junie Scott, it is their family legacy, particularly their late mother's. For generations, the shop has been passed to the oldest daughter, always named June. But Mama wanted more for her firstborn.
Now Georgia is living the life everyone expected, the life everyone wanted for her. Everyone, that is, except her. But what can a girl do when her mother's last wish was for Georgia to get out of Whitetail? So that's what she did. She lives in Atlanta, has a swanky job, drives a fancy car, and--as far as her family knows--makes the big bucks.
It should be no surprise then when Junie asks for fifty grand to fix her latest mess. But Georgia's never had that kind of money. Dad and the aunts don't have it either. To save June's, they'll have to get creative.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet.
"I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop. June's is in trouble."
June's Beauty Shop is a staple in Whitetail, a small Southern town north of Atlanta. It may look like an outdated hole-in-the-wall slathered in Dolly Parton memorabilia, but to the women in town, it is a sacred space.
To Georgia and Junie Scott, it is their family legacy, particularly their late mother's. For generations, the shop has been passed to the oldest daughter, always named June. But Mama wanted more for her firstborn.
Now Georgia is living the life everyone expected, the life everyone wanted for her. Everyone, that is, except her. But what can a girl do when her mother's last wish was for Georgia to get out of Whitetail? So that's what she did. She lives in Atlanta, has a swanky job, drives a fancy car, and--as far as her family knows--makes the big bucks.
It should be no surprise then when Junie asks for fifty grand to fix her latest mess. But Georgia's never had that kind of money. Dad and the aunts don't have it either. To save June's, they'll have to get creative.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet.
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First published November 11, 2025
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5 books153 followersGrace Helena Walz is a former (forever) social worker with a passion for heartfelt, down to earth stories. She resides outside of Atlanta, GA with her husband and two children. She writes in the moments between covering scraped knees in bandaids and chauffering carpool.
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November 17, 2025
EXCERPT: Something about Felix's daughter reminds me of my little sister, Junie, the person I love most in this world. I step inside and the elevator doors close, then it zips upward, lightning-quick, making my insides flip-flop briefly.
I love home, and I love June's. But I love my sister, Junie, in a way I'm not sure I've ever loved anyone or anything else. It's probably a good thing considering she got the name. In our family, every first-born daughter is supposed to be named June - except when it came to me.
Mama bucked tradition. Well, she tried. She only made it halfway until, for some mysterious reason, she changed her mind and named her second girl June. An in naming her so, Mama also gave June the rights to June's Beauty Shop. It was tradition after all. In her typical fashion, Mama put a good spin on it for me. I was the star of the family. I was destined for more. I shouldn't be chained to the rickety old salon unless I damn well chose to be. So she gave me a new name and an open door to any possibility. It was a dream I believed in too, and for a very long time I seemed like I was on my way to making her proud. Even if I couldn't quire outrun the small but constant tug June's had on my heart.
I didn't get the name I was due, and my consolation prize was my middle name, Louise, Mama's maiden name, the last name her sisters Tina and Ceecee still held. Tina and Ceecee always called themselves Louises, since they were little girls, and as girls Junie and I joined in too. Even if it felt like having to share the special name I actually did inherit from Mama, it was worth it to have some sliver of proof of my belonging among them - despite my instructions to go and do and be more.
ABOUT 'GOOD HAIR DAYS': "I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop. June's is in trouble."
June's Beauty Shop is a staple in Whitetail, a small Southern town north of Atlanta. It may look like an outdated hole-in-the-wall slathered in Dolly Parton memorabilia, but to the women in town, it is a sacred space.
To Georgia and Junie Scott, it is their family legacy, particularly their late mother's. For generations, the shop has been passed to the oldest daughter, always named June. But Mama wanted more for her firstborn.
Now Georgia is living the life everyone expected, the life everyone wanted for her. Everyone, that is, except her. But what can a girl do when her mother's last wish was for Georgia to get out of Whitetail? So that's what she did. She lives in Atlanta, has a swanky job, drives a fancy car, and--as far as her family knows--makes the big bucks.
It should be no surprise then when Junie asks for fifty grand to fix her latest mess. But Georgia's never had that kind of money. Dad and the aunts don't have it either. To save June's, they'll have to get creative.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet.
MY THOUGHTS: I don't know why I was drawn to Good Hair Days, but I'm sure glad I was. It is a treasure of a story about second chances, family loyalty and a long-lost love.
The characters are so real and so Southern, I kept expecting them to jump right off the page. Smart, sassy dialogue, even from Tina - the most downtrodden of the Louises - had me laughing one moment and my eyes filling with tears the next. Good Hair Days is a beautifully written reminder that in keeping secrets, we usually only hurt ourselves. This family kept a lot of secrets, individually and collectively.
Although I felt sorry for Georgia, cast from the bosom of her family to fulfil her mother's dream for her, it was Junie who stole my heart. She is incorrigible, brave and loves her family more than anything in the world. But she's scared - she's scared she's a failure and that she has let her family down. And by trying to fix the situation by herself, she has wound up in a far worse one. Then the really bad news comes . . .
Good Hair Days is a gentle book about the strength of community, family relationships, outright lies, and a few misunderstandings. It is a read that meanders along, much like life. There are petty squabbles and jealousies and, at one point, even a little revenge taken. There is also a lot of good humor, practical jokes and good, clean fun.
I loved the sense of both family and community that is central to the storyline. Good Hair Days is a read that requires tissues - don't stint on them! - but one that left me with a lovely warm feeling.
I was able to combine reading with listening to Good Hair Days written by Grace Helena Walz and narrated by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr. I enjoyed both formats but ever so slightly preferred the audiobook.
⭐⭐⭐.7
#GoodHairDays #NetGalley
MEET THE AUTHOR: GRACE HELENA WALZ is a former (forever) social worker with a passion for heartfelt, down to earth stories. She resides outside of Atlanta, GA with her husband and two children. She writes in the moments between covering scraped knees in band aids and chauffeuring carpool.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing both an e-ARC and an audiobook of Good Hair Days written by Grace Helena Walz and narrated by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
I love home, and I love June's. But I love my sister, Junie, in a way I'm not sure I've ever loved anyone or anything else. It's probably a good thing considering she got the name. In our family, every first-born daughter is supposed to be named June - except when it came to me.
Mama bucked tradition. Well, she tried. She only made it halfway until, for some mysterious reason, she changed her mind and named her second girl June. An in naming her so, Mama also gave June the rights to June's Beauty Shop. It was tradition after all. In her typical fashion, Mama put a good spin on it for me. I was the star of the family. I was destined for more. I shouldn't be chained to the rickety old salon unless I damn well chose to be. So she gave me a new name and an open door to any possibility. It was a dream I believed in too, and for a very long time I seemed like I was on my way to making her proud. Even if I couldn't quire outrun the small but constant tug June's had on my heart.
I didn't get the name I was due, and my consolation prize was my middle name, Louise, Mama's maiden name, the last name her sisters Tina and Ceecee still held. Tina and Ceecee always called themselves Louises, since they were little girls, and as girls Junie and I joined in too. Even if it felt like having to share the special name I actually did inherit from Mama, it was worth it to have some sliver of proof of my belonging among them - despite my instructions to go and do and be more.
ABOUT 'GOOD HAIR DAYS': "I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop. June's is in trouble."
June's Beauty Shop is a staple in Whitetail, a small Southern town north of Atlanta. It may look like an outdated hole-in-the-wall slathered in Dolly Parton memorabilia, but to the women in town, it is a sacred space.
To Georgia and Junie Scott, it is their family legacy, particularly their late mother's. For generations, the shop has been passed to the oldest daughter, always named June. But Mama wanted more for her firstborn.
Now Georgia is living the life everyone expected, the life everyone wanted for her. Everyone, that is, except her. But what can a girl do when her mother's last wish was for Georgia to get out of Whitetail? So that's what she did. She lives in Atlanta, has a swanky job, drives a fancy car, and--as far as her family knows--makes the big bucks.
It should be no surprise then when Junie asks for fifty grand to fix her latest mess. But Georgia's never had that kind of money. Dad and the aunts don't have it either. To save June's, they'll have to get creative.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet.
MY THOUGHTS: I don't know why I was drawn to Good Hair Days, but I'm sure glad I was. It is a treasure of a story about second chances, family loyalty and a long-lost love.
The characters are so real and so Southern, I kept expecting them to jump right off the page. Smart, sassy dialogue, even from Tina - the most downtrodden of the Louises - had me laughing one moment and my eyes filling with tears the next. Good Hair Days is a beautifully written reminder that in keeping secrets, we usually only hurt ourselves. This family kept a lot of secrets, individually and collectively.
Although I felt sorry for Georgia, cast from the bosom of her family to fulfil her mother's dream for her, it was Junie who stole my heart. She is incorrigible, brave and loves her family more than anything in the world. But she's scared - she's scared she's a failure and that she has let her family down. And by trying to fix the situation by herself, she has wound up in a far worse one. Then the really bad news comes . . .
Good Hair Days is a gentle book about the strength of community, family relationships, outright lies, and a few misunderstandings. It is a read that meanders along, much like life. There are petty squabbles and jealousies and, at one point, even a little revenge taken. There is also a lot of good humor, practical jokes and good, clean fun.
I loved the sense of both family and community that is central to the storyline. Good Hair Days is a read that requires tissues - don't stint on them! - but one that left me with a lovely warm feeling.
I was able to combine reading with listening to Good Hair Days written by Grace Helena Walz and narrated by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr. I enjoyed both formats but ever so slightly preferred the audiobook.
⭐⭐⭐.7
#GoodHairDays #NetGalley
MEET THE AUTHOR: GRACE HELENA WALZ is a former (forever) social worker with a passion for heartfelt, down to earth stories. She resides outside of Atlanta, GA with her husband and two children. She writes in the moments between covering scraped knees in band aids and chauffeuring carpool.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction and Zondervan Fiction Audio for providing both an e-ARC and an audiobook of Good Hair Days written by Grace Helena Walz and narrated by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
November 13, 2025
UPDATE: NOW AVAILABLE
✨️ ARC REVIEW ✨️
Good Hair Days by Grace Helena Walz
Publication date: November 11th 2025
Thoughts
Have I mentioned how much I love women's fiction??? Guys this book🥹 first of all this was Virgin River feels in terms of cosiness, it was so heartfelt and emotional I think I lowkey got attached towards the end😭 the North Atlanta small town charm setting will have you hooked from the get-go or at least that was the case for me. This read claimed to be a modern twist on Steel Magnolias - I haven't seen that but will definitely check it out and confirm because this book lowkey left me feeling empty - yes I hate getting attached 🥲 but I was so invested in their story, the ups and downs.. Just all of it.. Honestly I'm so glad that I ended my August reads with this one.. it's one of the easiest not many five stars this month!
Plot Summary
Follows two sisters navigating life, loss and love - Junie the younger sister runs the family’s generational hair salon known as the symbol of resilience ; faces financial troubles and turns to her sister Georgia for help which then turns into a chance for self discovery, healing.
Finall thoughts
There's something about this author's writing style that just touches you differently, the way she handled the ups and downs, the sisterhood dynamic, the grief and healing journey was written so beautifully. I will definitely be coming back to this author in the future.
CW: breast cancer
Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the ALC
✨️ ARC REVIEW ✨️
Good Hair Days by Grace Helena Walz
Publication date: November 11th 2025
Thoughts
Have I mentioned how much I love women's fiction??? Guys this book🥹 first of all this was Virgin River feels in terms of cosiness, it was so heartfelt and emotional I think I lowkey got attached towards the end😭 the North Atlanta small town charm setting will have you hooked from the get-go or at least that was the case for me. This read claimed to be a modern twist on Steel Magnolias - I haven't seen that but will definitely check it out and confirm because this book lowkey left me feeling empty - yes I hate getting attached 🥲 but I was so invested in their story, the ups and downs.. Just all of it.. Honestly I'm so glad that I ended my August reads with this one.. it's one of the easiest not many five stars this month!
Plot Summary
Follows two sisters navigating life, loss and love - Junie the younger sister runs the family’s generational hair salon known as the symbol of resilience ; faces financial troubles and turns to her sister Georgia for help which then turns into a chance for self discovery, healing.
Finall thoughts
There's something about this author's writing style that just touches you differently, the way she handled the ups and downs, the sisterhood dynamic, the grief and healing journey was written so beautifully. I will definitely be coming back to this author in the future.
CW: breast cancer
Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the ALC
December 8, 2025
This is a Women's Fiction. I read this book by listening to the audiobook for this book, and I loved the audiobook. If you decide to read this book you should really check out the audiobook. The audiobook was done really well. I really got into this story, but it took me a little bit. The book is slower moving then I normally like and read, but I really enjoyed this book and all the characters once I was pulled into the story. I love all of these southern girls in this book. This book made me laugh so many times, but it also broke my heart in the end. I love when a book can pull so many emotions out of me. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
December 10, 2025
3.5 stars Two sisters, a failing family business, and a whole lot of hairspray— Good Hair Days is a modern twist on Steel Magnolias with a little extra Dolly Parton flare.
"I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet."
A nod to Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton, and Southern charm, this book explores the love between family members and expectations we place on ourselves unnecessarily. This shows the ups and downs of challenges families face and how to face them gracefully. This is an enjoyable read and I recommend it to lovers of Southern fiction and feel good stories. The audiobook performance by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr is good and they nailed the Southern accents.
Many thanks to NetGalley, TNZ Fiction, UpLit Reads, and Grace Helena Walz for an advance reader's copy and an advance listening copy in exchange for my honest review. 🎧📚
"I've really messed it all up, Georgia," Junie says. "And this time it's the shop.
Bursting with energy, heart, and sass, Good Hair Days is about a family pulling together for a common purpose, finding healing from the past, and moving forward courageously as they encounter their hardest trial yet."
A nod to Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton, and Southern charm, this book explores the love between family members and expectations we place on ourselves unnecessarily. This shows the ups and downs of challenges families face and how to face them gracefully. This is an enjoyable read and I recommend it to lovers of Southern fiction and feel good stories. The audiobook performance by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr is good and they nailed the Southern accents.
Many thanks to NetGalley, TNZ Fiction, UpLit Reads, and Grace Helena Walz for an advance reader's copy and an advance listening copy in exchange for my honest review. 🎧📚
September 1, 2025
3.5 🌟
Steel Magnolias vibes ✔️
Dolly worship ✔️
Small southern town ✔️
These were enough of the right ingredients to hook me on the line. Now, a modern day twist on Steel Magnolias, yes it was definitely there, it’s even referenced in the book. I feel like that’s setting the bar high from the outset, and perhaps a combination of the high expectations and the fact that it’s taking me a lot longer than normal to get through a book made it not quite reach the high bar. Having said all of that, I was in, I enjoyed the love between the sisters, the extended family that all rallied round the salon and the community that jumped on board with the fundraising to save the salon, it was warm and cozy and feel good, even though it packed an emotional punch.
Let’s be honest if you pack in the southern charm you pretty much get me every time.I always want be right there with the characters, especially with all of the “in Dolly we trust” and “The higher the hair the closer to god’s” that were going on. I almost wish the title wasn’t plugged as a modern twist on Steel Magnolias, because when I’m reflecting I think it completely swayed me and I’m pretty sure I’d have rated it around the 4.5 🌟 mark.
The audio narration by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr was fabulous both gave a lovely performance and really done the characters justice.
Huge thanks to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan fiction audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC in return for an honest review 🎧
Steel Magnolias vibes ✔️
Dolly worship ✔️
Small southern town ✔️
These were enough of the right ingredients to hook me on the line. Now, a modern day twist on Steel Magnolias, yes it was definitely there, it’s even referenced in the book. I feel like that’s setting the bar high from the outset, and perhaps a combination of the high expectations and the fact that it’s taking me a lot longer than normal to get through a book made it not quite reach the high bar. Having said all of that, I was in, I enjoyed the love between the sisters, the extended family that all rallied round the salon and the community that jumped on board with the fundraising to save the salon, it was warm and cozy and feel good, even though it packed an emotional punch.
Let’s be honest if you pack in the southern charm you pretty much get me every time.I always want be right there with the characters, especially with all of the “in Dolly we trust” and “The higher the hair the closer to god’s” that were going on. I almost wish the title wasn’t plugged as a modern twist on Steel Magnolias, because when I’m reflecting I think it completely swayed me and I’m pretty sure I’d have rated it around the 4.5 🌟 mark.
The audio narration by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr was fabulous both gave a lovely performance and really done the characters justice.
Huge thanks to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan fiction audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC in return for an honest review 🎧
December 8, 2025
FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON DECEMBER 8.
A sweet town with sweet characters.
Southern charm and togetherness will keep you turning the pages in this adorable read with wonderful characters and sisters that both have secrets they are keeping from each other.
You will LOVE the characters and the way they take care of each other.
A charming read you must not miss, and a read that will have you missing the characters after you turn the last page. 5/5
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
A sweet town with sweet characters.
Southern charm and togetherness will keep you turning the pages in this adorable read with wonderful characters and sisters that both have secrets they are keeping from each other.
You will LOVE the characters and the way they take care of each other.
A charming read you must not miss, and a read that will have you missing the characters after you turn the last page. 5/5
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
November 23, 2025
A generational story with lots of interesting characters. This book reads like a Hallmark movie and honestly I'm not much for feely touchy movies, but I loved the family and friends community included in this story. The narrators for the story did a wonderful job of nailing the characters personalities. There were laughs and some sadness along the way and I definitely teared up a little bit, which I don't typically do easily. I really enjoyed this heartfelt story and would recommend it.
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
July 4, 2025
The perfect summer book that brings community together. Family, Big hair, friendship, illness, The Silvers, 4th of July and reminds me of Steel Magnolias. Full of southern charm.
A fun novel and my book club Beyond The Pages is getting a traveling ARC and I can’t wait to share my thoughts.
A fun novel and my book club Beyond The Pages is getting a traveling ARC and I can’t wait to share my thoughts.
August 2, 2025
Good Hair Days is a lovely nod to Steel Magnolias. Not quite as funny, and just as tragic, the Georgian ladies in Good Hair Days have some family secrets that aren't helping anyone, and a fabulous local hair salon called Junes. Georgia is the older sister, her younger sister June runs the family beauty shop, called "June's." This is named for the eldest daughter in each generation, except Georgia is for some reason, exempt. She was a star athlete and went to a prestigious university and now lives in Atlanta. The family brags about her success, but her secret is that she is a secretary in a crappy apartment living paycheck to paycheck. June has also gotten in some financial distress as she owes 50,000 and is in the midst of renovating the salon. She has asked her older sister for help. Their mother died of breast cancer years ago. They were tested for the BRCA gene, Georgia had it but June did not, so she had a pre-emptive double mastectomy years ago.
All setting, it was easy to get caught into the family secrets and their back-and-forth banter, it is clear that the author is writing a close knit family that loves each other tremendously, they are only lying to each other in order to protect them in some way. Small town Georgia seems quaint and strong on community, no discernible downsides, there isn't any mention of economic hardship or racial tension. It's too happy of a story for that, although the ending is pretty tragic.
Lots of nods to Steel Magnolias, they love Dolly Parton and often quote the movie, I think the narrative is a bit guilty of nostalgia, but you know this going in. Although I felt that the story dragged on in parts, overall it had pleasant characterization and world building. I found myself remembering the plot of Steel Magnolias as I read. Fans of the movie and stage play will surely find more I may have missed. I thought the author did a great job of adapting the material for a modern audience, although I would have liked to have seen more modern validations of the rural south. This is a very wholesome book.
Audiobook review- I thought this was well acted and the accents were very charming. It was easy to keep the nearly all female cast straight. The performance was intentional and also endearing.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson/Zondervan for the ALC. Book to be published November 11, 2025.
All setting, it was easy to get caught into the family secrets and their back-and-forth banter, it is clear that the author is writing a close knit family that loves each other tremendously, they are only lying to each other in order to protect them in some way. Small town Georgia seems quaint and strong on community, no discernible downsides, there isn't any mention of economic hardship or racial tension. It's too happy of a story for that, although the ending is pretty tragic.
Lots of nods to Steel Magnolias, they love Dolly Parton and often quote the movie, I think the narrative is a bit guilty of nostalgia, but you know this going in. Although I felt that the story dragged on in parts, overall it had pleasant characterization and world building. I found myself remembering the plot of Steel Magnolias as I read. Fans of the movie and stage play will surely find more I may have missed. I thought the author did a great job of adapting the material for a modern audience, although I would have liked to have seen more modern validations of the rural south. This is a very wholesome book.
Audiobook review- I thought this was well acted and the accents were very charming. It was easy to keep the nearly all female cast straight. The performance was intentional and also endearing.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson/Zondervan for the ALC. Book to be published November 11, 2025.
September 10, 2025
3.75🌟
I really enjoyed this book, although I didn't become fully invested until around 48-50% of the way through.
While this book wasn't what I initially expected, I found myself drawn into the lives of the sisters and invested in discovering how their stories would unfold. The Southern setting was also a significant factor in my interest. However, I occasionally found Junie's character to be somewhat immature, given her age, which was slightly annoying at times.I was really frustrated with all the secrets in the book, especially since the story highlighted the strong bond between the sisters and their family, yet they kept so many secrets from each other.They maintained a facade of 'protection' by keeping numerous secrets from each other. However, some secrets were unnecessary, while others were harmful to keep. Although they eventually helped each other after the secrets were revealed, things would have been better if they had communicated earlier instead of waiting.
I found the audio narrative engaging due to its well-acted performance and charming accents, making it easy to follow the predominantly female cast. The intentional and endearing delivery added to its appeal.
This author's writing style is uniquely captivating, offering an amazing portrayal of sisterhood, a thoughtful exploration of life's challenges, and a touching examination of grief, healing, and resilience. the writing was light-hearted yet had depth and has made a lasting impression. I can definitely see myself reading more of her work in the future.
Thank you, Netgalley and publishers, for this audio advanced readers copy!
I really enjoyed this book, although I didn't become fully invested until around 48-50% of the way through.
While this book wasn't what I initially expected, I found myself drawn into the lives of the sisters and invested in discovering how their stories would unfold. The Southern setting was also a significant factor in my interest. However, I occasionally found Junie's character to be somewhat immature, given her age, which was slightly annoying at times.I was really frustrated with all the secrets in the book, especially since the story highlighted the strong bond between the sisters and their family, yet they kept so many secrets from each other.They maintained a facade of 'protection' by keeping numerous secrets from each other. However, some secrets were unnecessary, while others were harmful to keep. Although they eventually helped each other after the secrets were revealed, things would have been better if they had communicated earlier instead of waiting.
I found the audio narrative engaging due to its well-acted performance and charming accents, making it easy to follow the predominantly female cast. The intentional and endearing delivery added to its appeal.
This author's writing style is uniquely captivating, offering an amazing portrayal of sisterhood, a thoughtful exploration of life's challenges, and a touching examination of grief, healing, and resilience. the writing was light-hearted yet had depth and has made a lasting impression. I can definitely see myself reading more of her work in the future.
Thank you, Netgalley and publishers, for this audio advanced readers copy!
August 20, 2025
3.5⭐️ Good Hair Days is the story of sisters, Georgia and Junie who are trying to save June’s Beauty Shop in their small, Georgian town. This book isn’t quite what I expected, but I found myself engaged with the ups and downs of the sisters’ lives and interested in knowing how things end. I’m also very much a sucker for a book set in the South! Junie’s character was written far younger than she is supposed to be and that was both annoying and distracting at times.
To me, Good Hair Days is kind of the book version of the Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, rather than the film Steel Magnolias (except for the Dolly Parton references)- cosy, sweet, Southern small town vibes, but with a bit more reality than the show. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.
To me, Good Hair Days is kind of the book version of the Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, rather than the film Steel Magnolias (except for the Dolly Parton references)- cosy, sweet, Southern small town vibes, but with a bit more reality than the show. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.
December 11, 2025
Phenomenal book!
That being said, if you are not in a good head space right now, especially with the holidays upon us, you may want to HOLD OFF!
This one lit me up, made me smile… and soar above the clouds, and then dropped me back to earth like a hot potato. This one literally beat the stuffing out of me!
Two sisters. Very different lives. Big old family. Roots in the hair salon business. One sis moves away to make a big name for herself… something she promised her mother when she was alive. The other took over the salon.
Huge family and small community influences. Lots of small town gossip. And, a trail of broken hearts, too.
And, this one really hit close to home too… with a family breast cancer diagnosis…
Made me Feel All The Feels! So, all the stars for me!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨✨✨✨✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
#GoodHairDays by @GraceHelenaWalz and narrated beautifully by @NatalieDuke and @RebaBuhr.
This one has already been released, but I thank #NetGalley and#ThomasNelsonVanderveerAudio for the wonderful ALC in exchange for an honest review!
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That being said, if you are not in a good head space right now, especially with the holidays upon us, you may want to HOLD OFF!
This one lit me up, made me smile… and soar above the clouds, and then dropped me back to earth like a hot potato. This one literally beat the stuffing out of me!
Two sisters. Very different lives. Big old family. Roots in the hair salon business. One sis moves away to make a big name for herself… something she promised her mother when she was alive. The other took over the salon.
Huge family and small community influences. Lots of small town gossip. And, a trail of broken hearts, too.
And, this one really hit close to home too… with a family breast cancer diagnosis…
Made me Feel All The Feels! So, all the stars for me!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨✨✨✨✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
#GoodHairDays by @GraceHelenaWalz and narrated beautifully by @NatalieDuke and @RebaBuhr.
This one has already been released, but I thank #NetGalley and#ThomasNelsonVanderveerAudio for the wonderful ALC in exchange for an honest review!
You can find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
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October 22, 2025
Good Hair Days by Grace Helena Walz
When June’s beauty shop needs money to fix some issues, it’s her sister Georgia who she calls. The sister who is living a big life but it should have been her shop… When Georgia arrives it is not just a shop that needs help… Her sister isn’t doing so well and to save the shop.. They need to get creative.
Actually this book was a little weird.. The storyline I mean. It took me a minute to get used to the writing style and the mild humour that kinda ran through it.
It was a really bittersweet story and I actually really connected with the characters in an organic way. It didn’t feel forced and they grew on me. I liked that the sisters were kinda fractured at first and they were both keeping stuff from each other and it was lovely to watch that relationship unfold the way it did.
It was full of heart and I loved that the salon was dedicated to Dolly! It made me chuckle even with the tough topics this book covers so yes, check the triggers. It was a really well rounded and intriguing read. The audio narration was amazing and I actually fell in love with this book by the end.
It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will warm your heart!
4.5 stars
In Dolly we trust!
When June’s beauty shop needs money to fix some issues, it’s her sister Georgia who she calls. The sister who is living a big life but it should have been her shop… When Georgia arrives it is not just a shop that needs help… Her sister isn’t doing so well and to save the shop.. They need to get creative.
Actually this book was a little weird.. The storyline I mean. It took me a minute to get used to the writing style and the mild humour that kinda ran through it.
It was a really bittersweet story and I actually really connected with the characters in an organic way. It didn’t feel forced and they grew on me. I liked that the sisters were kinda fractured at first and they were both keeping stuff from each other and it was lovely to watch that relationship unfold the way it did.
It was full of heart and I loved that the salon was dedicated to Dolly! It made me chuckle even with the tough topics this book covers so yes, check the triggers. It was a really well rounded and intriguing read. The audio narration was amazing and I actually fell in love with this book by the end.
It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will warm your heart!
4.5 stars
In Dolly we trust!
September 2, 2025
This book appealed to me as it was presented as a new take on Steel Magnolias (which I loved) but it didn’t come across as such. I’m never a fan of plots that are based on lies/miscommunication/ secrets and this was absolutely full of “secrets” that shouldn’t have been secrets to begin with. Add in an immature 30 year old who still expects her big sister to fix any problem she has and it just wasn’t the book for me.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the ARC. The opinion I expressed is strictly my own.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Muse for the ARC. The opinion I expressed is strictly my own.
November 22, 2025
Good Hair Days is full of so much small town southern charm. Filled with a colorful family full full big personalities, this book drew me in. I loved the backdrop of a shared family business and a town full of amazing people who chip on for a common cause.
The book is light and fun, but delivers an emotional punch I was not expecting. This family will definitely live on in my memories.
The audio was so well done, the superb narration really brought the characters to life.
I will definitely read more by this author!
The book is light and fun, but delivers an emotional punch I was not expecting. This family will definitely live on in my memories.
The audio was so well done, the superb narration really brought the characters to life.
I will definitely read more by this author!
October 24, 2025
Although I come from a long line of southern roots, I have never been a fan of Steel Magnolias. I tend to like happier stories and while that movie is full of family and friendship, it is also undeniably sad. The same can be said for this story. It has major Steel Magnolia vibes while still being its own story. It is full of sisterly love, a family that sticks together through the tough stuff and a cast of townspeople that show up when it matters. So although this definitely has the sad moments and I definitely cried, I enjoyed the story overall. Georgia and Junie have the sweetest bond and I loved the way that their aunts were brought into the story and that we also got a sweet second chance romance. There is humor and tears but overall a slow, sweet read.
I enjoyed both narrators and applaud the accents. I get so frustrated with false southern accents that just don’t deliver but I was fine with these performances. It was a little odd that the point of view was first person on Georgia’s chapters and then third person for the Junie and CeCe chapters but I actually didn’t notice it until pretty far into the book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this gifted audiobook. The thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
Content Notes: Kisses
I enjoyed both narrators and applaud the accents. I get so frustrated with false southern accents that just don’t deliver but I was fine with these performances. It was a little odd that the point of view was first person on Georgia’s chapters and then third person for the Junie and CeCe chapters but I actually didn’t notice it until pretty far into the book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this gifted audiobook. The thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
Content Notes: Kisses
November 13, 2025
3.5 rounded up
A heartwarming and tear-jerking Southern story about two sisters who band together to help save their dead mother's hair salon where the motto is 'the higher the hair, the closer to god.' Georgia took her mother's dying wish to get out of town to heart and has been pretending to live it large in Atlanta only to have to give up the ruse when her sister, Junie, begs her to come home and lend her money to bail out their mother's struggling salon, Good Hair Days.
This book oodles small town Southern charm, has big Dolly Parton/Steel Magnolia energy and tackles some tough topics from grief, losing a parent at a young age and facing the knowledge that you may have inherited the BCRA1 breast cancer gene too. Great on audio and a moving women's fiction story! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.
A heartwarming and tear-jerking Southern story about two sisters who band together to help save their dead mother's hair salon where the motto is 'the higher the hair, the closer to god.' Georgia took her mother's dying wish to get out of town to heart and has been pretending to live it large in Atlanta only to have to give up the ruse when her sister, Junie, begs her to come home and lend her money to bail out their mother's struggling salon, Good Hair Days.
This book oodles small town Southern charm, has big Dolly Parton/Steel Magnolia energy and tackles some tough topics from grief, losing a parent at a young age and facing the knowledge that you may have inherited the BCRA1 breast cancer gene too. Great on audio and a moving women's fiction story! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.
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December 5, 2025DNF
October 28, 2025
Good Hair Days is another great story from Grace Helena Walz. This is a story about a group of women running a hair salon in a small town for multiple generations. Good Hair Days is about secrets, grief, sisterhood, forgiveness, redemption, the bonds of family and legacy. There are some real characters here. And real relationships. Walz sees people and does a great job bringing these characters to life.
Walz will break your heart with the ending but leave you with hope.
Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr are great at the audiobook narration. One is the main voice of Georgia and the other is Junie. Sometimes narrators can be a little over-the-top with a Southern accent but they both hit it just right.
I liked the cameo of her first book and the homage to the movie, Steel Magnolias (if you ever wondered why there were so many girls from the late 80s/early 90s named Shelby, watch the movie)
You will bawl your eyes out with this book - be careful listening and driving.
Thank you Grace for a wonderful story.
Walz will break your heart with the ending but leave you with hope.
Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr are great at the audiobook narration. One is the main voice of Georgia and the other is Junie. Sometimes narrators can be a little over-the-top with a Southern accent but they both hit it just right.
I liked the cameo of her first book and the homage to the movie, Steel Magnolias (if you ever wondered why there were so many girls from the late 80s/early 90s named Shelby, watch the movie)
You will bawl your eyes out with this book - be careful listening and driving.
Thank you Grace for a wonderful story.
July 9, 2025
I think I am not the right reader for this book.
It was marketed as a "modern twist on Steel Magnolias" which is what appealed to me in the first place. And I can appreciate that the characters tried to support each other and do what they thought was best. It's just...to me, it seemed like their best was just terrible. They kept tons of secrets from each other under the pretense of "protecting" each other. Secrets that didn't need to be kept, and some that SHOULDN'T have been kept. They did help each other when the secrets came out, but things were worse than they needed to be since people waited so FREAKING long to just communicate like adults.
Also, I legitimately thought the younger sister (June) was around 18 years old because she was so immature. And then I realized she was 30. Years. Old. I recognize she was supposed to seem young because Georgia (her older sister) took care of her after their mother died so June's always depended on her. But there seemed to be several instances of June not using her brain to make decisions and then just throwing up her hands like, "Oops! Oh well, Georgia will fix it." Ugh.
As I said at the top of this review, I'm just maybe not the right reader for this book. It was an easy read that I finished quickly, but it was a little too sweet, saccharine, and silly for me, despite some of the more deep themes that the author included.
Thanks so much to Harper Muse and NetGalley for the advanced e-copy!
It was marketed as a "modern twist on Steel Magnolias" which is what appealed to me in the first place. And I can appreciate that the characters tried to support each other and do what they thought was best. It's just...to me, it seemed like their best was just terrible. They kept tons of secrets from each other under the pretense of "protecting" each other. Secrets that didn't need to be kept, and some that SHOULDN'T have been kept. They did help each other when the secrets came out, but things were worse than they needed to be since people waited so FREAKING long to just communicate like adults.
Also, I legitimately thought the younger sister (June) was around 18 years old because she was so immature. And then I realized she was 30. Years. Old. I recognize she was supposed to seem young because Georgia (her older sister) took care of her after their mother died so June's always depended on her. But there seemed to be several instances of June not using her brain to make decisions and then just throwing up her hands like, "Oops! Oh well, Georgia will fix it." Ugh.
As I said at the top of this review, I'm just maybe not the right reader for this book. It was an easy read that I finished quickly, but it was a little too sweet, saccharine, and silly for me, despite some of the more deep themes that the author included.
Thanks so much to Harper Muse and NetGalley for the advanced e-copy!
November 9, 2025
Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for my gifted ALC.
Good Hair Days is a heartfelt and emotional story set in the heart of Georgia, centered around two sisters navigating life, loss, and love. Junie, the younger sister, runs the family’s generational hair salon—a cornerstone of their community and a symbol of resilience. When finds herself in financial trouble, she turns to Georgia for help, setting off a journey of reconciliation and rediscovery.
This audiobook is rich with Southern charm - sweet tea, hospitality, and deep familial bonds. It’s also deeply moving, so I would offer a gentle trigger warning for those sensitive to themes around breast cancer.
Grace Helena Walz does a beautiful job portraying the complexities of sisterhood, the weight of grief, and the slow, sometimes painful process of healing. The idea of weathering life’s winters with the hope of spring’s return.
🎧 The narration by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr was well done, bringing warmth and nuance to the story, and helping the emotional beats land with impact.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys emotionally driven Southern fiction with strong themes of forgiveness, growth, and love.
Good Hair Days is a heartfelt and emotional story set in the heart of Georgia, centered around two sisters navigating life, loss, and love. Junie, the younger sister, runs the family’s generational hair salon—a cornerstone of their community and a symbol of resilience. When finds herself in financial trouble, she turns to Georgia for help, setting off a journey of reconciliation and rediscovery.
This audiobook is rich with Southern charm - sweet tea, hospitality, and deep familial bonds. It’s also deeply moving, so I would offer a gentle trigger warning for those sensitive to themes around breast cancer.
Grace Helena Walz does a beautiful job portraying the complexities of sisterhood, the weight of grief, and the slow, sometimes painful process of healing. The idea of weathering life’s winters with the hope of spring’s return.
🎧 The narration by Natalie Duke and Reba Buhr was well done, bringing warmth and nuance to the story, and helping the emotional beats land with impact.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys emotionally driven Southern fiction with strong themes of forgiveness, growth, and love.
August 25, 2025
This one kind of reminded me of Gilmore Girls or Virgin River, one of those books or movies that centers small communities and family pulling together for one another. The story of the hair salon and the two sisters was absolutely endearing.
The older sister was skipped over as the owner of the salon and had always been envious of her little sister who inherited both the name and the family business. Then when the call comes, she's ready to pitch in to save her little sister and the family inheritance. The community that gathers round these 2 sisters to help them in their hour of need is everybody's dream. The Good Hair Days meetings where several women gather round to brainstorm ways to raise money and save the business are some of my favourite scenes.
Towards the end of the novel though, things take a darker turn, so check your trigger warnings. I was personally surprised it went down that road and for personal reasons found this hit too close to home. Forwarned is forearmed.
On a more positive note, the Southern charm and the narrator's voice really did bring this book to life.
Thank you Netgalley for this ALC.
The older sister was skipped over as the owner of the salon and had always been envious of her little sister who inherited both the name and the family business. Then when the call comes, she's ready to pitch in to save her little sister and the family inheritance. The community that gathers round these 2 sisters to help them in their hour of need is everybody's dream. The Good Hair Days meetings where several women gather round to brainstorm ways to raise money and save the business are some of my favourite scenes.
Towards the end of the novel though, things take a darker turn, so check your trigger warnings. I was personally surprised it went down that road and for personal reasons found this hit too close to home. Forwarned is forearmed.
On a more positive note, the Southern charm and the narrator's voice really did bring this book to life.
Thank you Netgalley for this ALC.
June 1, 2025
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I loved this book. Set in a southern small town Good Hair Days is about Family but also Grief & loss.
I liked the main characters Georgia and Junie but I also wished we saw them grow more as individuals. I didn’t find Junie all that likeable but honestly I like that it makes it feel real. You’re not going to like everybody you meet in life.
Thank you Grace Helena Walz, Harper Muse & Netgalley
I loved this book. Set in a southern small town Good Hair Days is about Family but also Grief & loss.
I liked the main characters Georgia and Junie but I also wished we saw them grow more as individuals. I didn’t find Junie all that likeable but honestly I like that it makes it feel real. You’re not going to like everybody you meet in life.
Thank you Grace Helena Walz, Harper Muse & Netgalley
September 4, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook. I really enjoyed this book, especially the audiobook narrators. I was transported immediately to Georgia! I loved the relationships between all the strong female characters. I felt like I was part of the Good Hair Club! Would highly recommend for those who love Steel Magnolias!
November 1, 2025
While Women's Fiction isn't on the top of my favorites, Good Hair Days by Grace Helena Walz does the genre justice. It's got everything you expect from the title. The southern vibes, generations of women coming together for each other, and light-hearted moments to cut the tension. But also serious themes, a sprinkle of romance, and an emotional slap to the heart at the end.
Walz delivers on believable and authentic characters with whom readers can connect. The big sister vibes and generational guilt from Georgia resonated with me. I understood Junie's predicament in sharing her truths with her family. I loved the funny moments between Junie and Eddie. And I rooted for Georgia and Eddie to get closure from the past and move forward together. Plus aunts CeCe and Tina had distinctive personalities that complemented the Louise family. The ladies' subplots added elements to Good Hair Days outside of the shop and Junie's diagnosis.
The pacing was slow at times, but I think that's just the nature of Women's Fiction. Walz fills it in with character backgrounds and continued journeys with the three POVs in Good Hair Days. I also thought some of the truth-telling dragged on a bit. I understand it's a storytelling tactic. But I grew frustrated with the delayed reveals into the Louise family history and the significant damage it's done over the years. Despite my impatience, the end hit me like a ton of bricks and I became emotional. I physically felt the heartbreak. Which is a true testament to how well the author connects us to these characters and the story.
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Walz delivers on believable and authentic characters with whom readers can connect. The big sister vibes and generational guilt from Georgia resonated with me. I understood Junie's predicament in sharing her truths with her family. I loved the funny moments between Junie and Eddie. And I rooted for Georgia and Eddie to get closure from the past and move forward together. Plus aunts CeCe and Tina had distinctive personalities that complemented the Louise family. The ladies' subplots added elements to Good Hair Days outside of the shop and Junie's diagnosis.
The pacing was slow at times, but I think that's just the nature of Women's Fiction. Walz fills it in with character backgrounds and continued journeys with the three POVs in Good Hair Days. I also thought some of the truth-telling dragged on a bit. I understand it's a storytelling tactic. But I grew frustrated with the delayed reveals into the Louise family history and the significant damage it's done over the years. Despite my impatience, the end hit me like a ton of bricks and I became emotional. I physically felt the heartbreak. Which is a true testament to how well the author connects us to these characters and the story.
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November 30, 2025
Allow me to introduce you to the Louise women. They are full of sass, strength and determination. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with as they experience sorrow and joy in the little town of Whitetail, Georgia.
Junie delighted in living. Choosing joy was a way of life for her and it wasn’t dependent on her circumstances or challenges.
Tina learned that she was stronger than she ever thought. She also learned that she deserved better than what she had settled for.
CeeCee found that she could be a great source of comfort and support for the women who mattered most to her.
Georgia learned that she wasn’t responsible for righting every wrong around her and that it really was okay to make mistakes. She also experienced joy as she learned to forgive herself.
I found the sense of community in this story to be absolutely heartwarming. Even though characters faced hard things, they found ways to remain hopeful.
I encourage you to read this book. I also encourage you to find someone who needs an ally or a friend. Believe your new friend and believe in your new friend. This book is filled with so many examples of how to love your neighbors well. Now, read this book and then go out there and be a fabulous blessing to your neighbors.
I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through UpLit Reads and NetGalley. All thoughts expressed in this review are mine.
Junie delighted in living. Choosing joy was a way of life for her and it wasn’t dependent on her circumstances or challenges.
Tina learned that she was stronger than she ever thought. She also learned that she deserved better than what she had settled for.
CeeCee found that she could be a great source of comfort and support for the women who mattered most to her.
Georgia learned that she wasn’t responsible for righting every wrong around her and that it really was okay to make mistakes. She also experienced joy as she learned to forgive herself.
I found the sense of community in this story to be absolutely heartwarming. Even though characters faced hard things, they found ways to remain hopeful.
I encourage you to read this book. I also encourage you to find someone who needs an ally or a friend. Believe your new friend and believe in your new friend. This book is filled with so many examples of how to love your neighbors well. Now, read this book and then go out there and be a fabulous blessing to your neighbors.
I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers through UpLit Reads and NetGalley. All thoughts expressed in this review are mine.
November 28, 2025
4.4
*Thank you to Uplit Reads for including me on this tour!
Legacy, purpose, Dolly Parton…
Once again, big sister Georgia returns to the small town of Whitetail, GA to “rescue” her little sister June. This time, June is having money woes with her beauty salon , June’s Beauty Shop. Money woes caused by excessive renovations…
The women in this family and eventually the community will join together to attempt to save this town fixture.
Will they meet their goal of solving their financial struggles? Will their worry and anxiety lessen?
And then a devastating diagnosis will impact them all…
THOUGHTS:
*A women’s fiction/ Southern fiction book involving the themes of family drama, sisterhood, community, secrets, and grief. This is not my usual genre to read.
*A slow start - sets the scene.
*An emotional tale. All the feels.
*A wistful story; a combo of both sad & happy . Also some laugh out loud antics that are “foolish, outrageous, & amusing.”
*I see lots of mentions of comparisons to Steel Magnolias. I never saw that movie…
*Thank you to the author for the author’s note at the beginning.
*Thank you to Uplit Reads for including me on this tour!
Legacy, purpose, Dolly Parton…
Once again, big sister Georgia returns to the small town of Whitetail, GA to “rescue” her little sister June. This time, June is having money woes with her beauty salon , June’s Beauty Shop. Money woes caused by excessive renovations…
The women in this family and eventually the community will join together to attempt to save this town fixture.
Will they meet their goal of solving their financial struggles? Will their worry and anxiety lessen?
And then a devastating diagnosis will impact them all…
THOUGHTS:
*A women’s fiction/ Southern fiction book involving the themes of family drama, sisterhood, community, secrets, and grief. This is not my usual genre to read.
*A slow start - sets the scene.
*An emotional tale. All the feels.
*A wistful story; a combo of both sad & happy . Also some laugh out loud antics that are “foolish, outrageous, & amusing.”
*I see lots of mentions of comparisons to Steel Magnolias. I never saw that movie…
*Thank you to the author for the author’s note at the beginning.
November 30, 2025
This story was beautiful!!! I freaking cried so hard.
I love the narrator. She did great with the different voices and accents. She really brought these characters to life.
This is a very warm, small town strong family bond story.
A beauty salon, at Legacy passed down from mother to daughter in the family. An illness that robs your peace, future and relative.
There’s so much family values in this book that I loved every minute of it. The female characters in this book are very strong, willed women women..
A sad book can’t have a happy ending!
Tropes:
Small town
Southern charm
Strong family bond
Illness
Grieving
Thank you so much NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me a copy of this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
I love the narrator. She did great with the different voices and accents. She really brought these characters to life.
This is a very warm, small town strong family bond story.
A beauty salon, at Legacy passed down from mother to daughter in the family. An illness that robs your peace, future and relative.
There’s so much family values in this book that I loved every minute of it. The female characters in this book are very strong, willed women women..
A sad book can’t have a happy ending!
Tropes:
Small town
Southern charm
Strong family bond
Illness
Grieving
Thank you so much NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me a copy of this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
January 10, 2026
Really not sure why more people haven’t read and reviewed this gem of a book yet. I picked it up solely for the beautiful cover and title- because it reminded me of my best friend in high school, Diana, and her love of everything “hair”.
This book was quirky but wholesome and showed such an incredible bond between sisters. My heart broke but also smiled.
I love the way Grace wrote her characters and the banter between them really made me feel like I was in person with all of them. Loved the life lessons in this as well and the reminders we could all stand to hear.
Looking forward to reading her other book and the one soon to be published this year! 👏🏼
This book was quirky but wholesome and showed such an incredible bond between sisters. My heart broke but also smiled.
I love the way Grace wrote her characters and the banter between them really made me feel like I was in person with all of them. Loved the life lessons in this as well and the reminders we could all stand to hear.
Looking forward to reading her other book and the one soon to be published this year! 👏🏼
August 27, 2025
Unfortunately, I didn’t buy the basic premise of this novel - that an extremely close and loving family of women lie to each other for years(for no good reason), and that they are all so obedient to a dead woman’s wishes. Having said that, it is a heartwarming story of family and community support. The story takes a darker turn in the last third, and the book improves with it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to Harper Muse and NetGalley
I received a complimentary copy of this book, opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to Harper Muse and NetGalley
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