What a lovely book!

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This debut novel was a lovely read! The opening chapter and previews led to think it was going in a different direction but ultimately I would classify it as a coming of age story with the message of hope!

The content does have violence, racial and class tension set amidst the Southern landscape of the book. However I was drawn to the positive thinkers and doers in the book who see a better way of doing things and then make the changes happen over time! There are some formulaic characters in the book so you definitely had a look into the future and ending but I was ok with them being so obviously bad. Keeping focused on a better future in the face of darkness is my favorite theme of the book!

I found the style easy to read and enjoyable - I look forward to reading more books by the author!