This book is phenomenal and will make you feel so many things that your emotions might actually explode but you'll be okay with it cause it's worth it. I mean, I almost don't want to tell you much about it because I just want you to go ahead and experience it for yourself? I'll try to give you a little idea of why you must.
- • FAMILY. Can I be any clearer that this novel is straight up overflowing with family? Because it is. In so many ways. Examples of awesome families (like perhaps the actual best I have ever read about?) and some that are... less so. The point is, it's brimming with love and heart, and when is that not a great thing?
- • So many complex relationships! Again, keeping it vague purposely, but there will be so many relationships in both times, for both women, that are just incredible. There's a focus on friendships, romances, and family dynamics that are so well-developed that you simply cannot help but care about how they play out.
- • The adoption stories, from both mother and child's perspectives are incredible. And yes, there will be feels, obviously. But they're multifaceted, and I will leave it at that. Honestly please just read the thing.
- • It's still, at its core, a coming of age story about both Cass and her mother. And while all of these huge life changes are happening in their respective lives/respective times, they're also living their daily lives, navigating growing into adulthood. And it's great to see that dichotomy in play.
Bottom Line: Gosh please just read this and experience all the lovely feels! You can thank me later.