A review by molly_dettmann
Conviction by Kelly Loy Gilbert

5.0

Man, this book was something else. I was completely wrapped in the mystery of what really happened the night that puts Braden's father on trial for murder, and I ached and felt Braden's pain as he struggled with so many things. From his relationship with his father and estranged older brother, to his faith, to his feelings of inadequacy and fear, I thought Braden was a believable teen character. This was just a beautifully written book and I cannot wait to see what else this author can come up with. Even the baseball stuff didn't take me out of it (and guys, I am NOT a sports person and hate reading about sports even more than the occasional game I have to endure).