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Clara's Soldier: A Retelling of the Nutcracker by Brittany Fichter
4.0
Retelling of The Nutcracker, historical fiction, and taking place in North Carolina? Sign me up!
I highlighted so many quotes and phrases in this book. Many reviews mention, that the metaphor for PTSD is down exceptionally well and I'd agree.
I can also really appreciate the tough soul searching and learning that Clara had to do to be able to decide if she could live with her Nutcracker and his "rats" knowing that it won't ever go away. I think this could be related to many other situations like depression or addiction.
I finished this sweet love story with tears flowing down my face from the loss, the character growth, and the frustrating and bittersweet realization that you can stay by your person but you can never fix them.
I highlighted so many quotes and phrases in this book. Many reviews mention, that the metaphor for PTSD is down exceptionally well and I'd agree.
I can also really appreciate the tough soul searching and learning that Clara had to do to be able to decide if she could live with her Nutcracker and his "rats" knowing that it won't ever go away. I think this could be related to many other situations like depression or addiction.
I finished this sweet love story with tears flowing down my face from the loss, the character growth, and the frustrating and bittersweet realization that you can stay by your person but you can never fix them.