Why wait to go to romantic spots—which of course were also some of the most special, magical, beautiful ones—until a love connection appeared? Our sisterhood friendships with each other were special, magical, and beautiful enough in themselves.
Some of the greatest love stories in life and literature are romantic ones. But to me, some of the most important love stories are the ones between family or friends (who are truly, as they say, "the family we choose"). One of the things I hoped The Lending Library would achieve was to celebrate the love story between Dodie and her sisters. Even in the hardest times she faces, Dodie realizes how lucky she is to have family who loves her. Dodie didn't have unconditional love from Not Dad. But Coco's and Maddie's love is constant, even when she tests it, and so is her love for them.
