When the Moon Was Ours

by Anna-Marie McLemore

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Oh my stars! The beauty of this novel! Everything—the magical realism, the atmosphere—absolutely stunning. It took my breath away; I didn't want the book to end.

This novel's message is clear, but it's handled with subtlety and grace. It's so effortlessly executed that the reader can just sit back and enjoy the story.

Any coming-of-age story tackles losing one's innocence, losing that child-like perspective. McLemore reminds us that this isn't always a direct lesson; it can happen as we observe things happening to the people around us, too.

When the Moon Was Ours feels like Aimee Bender meets Laura Esquivel, but McLemore's voice is still fresh, uniquely hers.

originally published on Lovely Bookshelf