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Written on Jul 14, 2017
This book follows the stretch of time between Grace and Sophie finding out what her execution date is and that date. You get alternating view points, from Sophie’s point of view and through letters Grace is writing to her. As the execution looms, the picture of what may have actually happened to the baby becomes more clear. And Sophie learns things that change not only how she views her mother, but how she views herself.
It’s difficult to not have your heart break for both women in this story. Sophie is emotional damaged, essentially orphaned, and hiding big parts of herself from everyone in her life. Grace is alone, still hoping she will someday see her daughter again, and coming to terms with her impending death. There are many victims here, with the baby just being the first.
This was an emotional, touching read, and I enjoyed it.