this was a fantastic read, it had that element that I was looking for from the description. It felt like that was supposed to and was a realistic portrayal of the character. I was invested in what was going on and was glad everything worked together. Marcia Butler has a strong writing style and can't wait for more from the author.

Dear Virginia, Wait For Me by Marcia Butler

A brilliant young woman, Peppa Ryan, begins her career in an investment company in Manhattan in 1999. She navigates the world with the help of a voice in her head which she attributes to Virginia Woolf, but she can't escape her family background and mental illness eventually catches up with her. Can Peppa forge a new life for herself with the support of her new friends?

Wow, what a beautiful book - I loved it so much! I've struggled to convey how joyous the story is, despite the themes of mental illness and family dysfunction. I read it in one go and loved Peppa and her new friends so much - I think this book would make a fabulous Netflix film. And the ending.... brilliant! Very VERY highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Peppa is a young woman who goes through life feeling like she's being guided by the voice of Virginia Woolf.

I've been intrigued by this premise, and had high hopes going into this, and they were definitely met. Peppa is such an easy character to root for, and following her journey was such a joy. It was such a short, sweet, interesting read, with a really enjoyable cast of characters. The writing is so masterful and gripping, truly a perfect book to sit and binge.

Many thanks to Central Avenue Publishing & NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

A beautifully crafted, sensitive and thought provoking novel which addresses mental health issues in a sensitive and thought provoking way - bringing Peppa's inner world to life with depth and sensitivity.

A character study of Peppa who is a brilliant but sensitive woman who believes she is guided by the voice of Virginia Woolf. After suffering a betrayal, we see Peppa's hopeful recovery balancing resilience and fragility.. The characters are beautifully drawn, showing the complexities of family dynamics and professional challenges.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Peppa, a young woman with a love of literature (especially Virgina Woolf), embarks upon a challenging career in the midst of facing familial challenges.

this book was okay! It was giving Hallmark movie with the cheesy "small town girl goes to the financial world and has to go back to her small home town" feel. I think the writing was fine, i did not like the parents trying to limit Peppa and make her small

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Peppa is a young brilliant but fragile woman who feels she's guided by the voice of Virginia Woolf. She flourishes after joining an investment firm in Manhattan, but after a traumatizing betrayal, suffers a mental collapse. This poignant story offers a sensitive portrait of living with mental illness, and also brings hope with Peppa's hard-won recovery. Masterful!