karenkhronicles's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
ladysilver915's review
4.0
Sara returns home to Georgia after years of leaving the horrible rape in her teens behind her when her father falls ill. Sara has a secret she is returning with that she has tried to protect and keep safe from the horror of the rape and the prominent family who can take all she has from her. As Sara interacts with her rapist twin brother, Jacob, layers of secrets, family pain and guilt are discovered.
While I enjoyed the story and the way it unfolded, one thing about this book that bothered me was Sara’s father only talking in poetic verse. His language was made entirely of verses from various poets. I would have enjoyed the father peppering poetry as he delved out wisdom, but the entire use of poetry for vocabulary took away from the overall storyline and fluidity of the story. Overall the story is enjoyable and my dislike for the use of poetry to create the fathers voice should not deter reads from this feel good story of love, growth and forgiveness.
While I enjoyed the story and the way it unfolded, one thing about this book that bothered me was Sara’s father only talking in poetic verse. His language was made entirely of verses from various poets. I would have enjoyed the father peppering poetry as he delved out wisdom, but the entire use of poetry for vocabulary took away from the overall storyline and fluidity of the story. Overall the story is enjoyable and my dislike for the use of poetry to create the fathers voice should not deter reads from this feel good story of love, growth and forgiveness.
xhillbill's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
firxtly's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Rape
brosepal's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Won’t even lie the premise of this seemed a little heavy and I was finding it hard to imagine a scenario where I would want a rapist’s brother to end up with the victim. But damn. I stand corrected. This was so beautifully written and the way this author touched on this traumatic event with such care and gentleness I couldn’t put it down. Easily one of the best books I’ve read this year 👏🏼
the_mickstape's review
5.0
This book will live in me forever. I could get really specific and praise the craft and plot structure but that wouldn’t do it justice. I’ll just say this is a story worth telling and even more worthy of reading.
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(Received an advanced reader copy)
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(Received an advanced reader copy)
angieoverbooked's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
dai2daireader's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0