A Must Read

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Oh, this book! I'm trying to steer away from all the cliche words, but they are what comes to mind: compelling, powerful, thought-provoking, enthralling, beautiful.

The writing is exceptional. Susan Crandall doesn't overload us with words in order to pad the pages with unnecessary filler. There wasn't a paragraph I wanted to skim or even one word I wanted to skip. Crandall gives us exactly the right words to elicit emotion, offer insight, and paint a portrait. This is the kind of book I call immersive. Sometimes I'd look up after reading for a while and I'd be surprised to find myself in my own modern world.

I want to say so much about the content of the story, but I don't want to spoil even the smallest thing. Some difficult topics are explored here, including racism and mental illness, yet the story never feels scattered or disjointed. All the pieces fit perfectly together.

This story is memorable and will absolutely stand out as one of my favorites for the year.