A review by electricjuicebox
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really really enjoyed this book! It was quietly gripping and kept me waiting for certain plot points to unfold, since we know from the start of the book that Chrissie has killed a little boy, but no one else knows.
The story switches between past and present and I found myself enjoying both perspectives equally.