Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) - reviewed on 9/8/2020 + 645 more book reviews

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This is a dual timeline novel, but the stories are only 26 years apart (1994 and current day) and focus on the same group of characters. They are so completely formed I feel as though I know them. Through the course of the novel, five individuals who are completely unrelated by blood become a very strong and beautiful family.

If you've ever felt you don't belong in your family/school/workplace/church/friend group, this novel will touch your heart. It's rich with emotional writing that made me laugh, cry, sigh, and sit in the edge of my chair.

This debut tackles many traumatic experiences but does so in a very organic and realistic manner. TW: Infertility, emotional and physical abuse, trafficking, foster care, homelessness, PTSD.

Amanda Cox just became an "auto read" author for me. Thank you for sharing this powerful story with the world!

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