A List of Cages

by Robin Roe

[Kim Deister]

A List of Cages A List of Cages is beautifully written, telling the story of two boys whose lives have crossed once again.  Their lives have intersected at times of pain and sorrow, but it is their unlikely friendship that changes both of their lives.  This is a novel that will stick with you for a very long time, one that gives you all of the feels from the very first page.
 
It is a sad yet beautiful story that really resonated with me.  There were some moments as I read when I just felt like my heart would break.  The story told was often not a happy one, but it is a powerful one and one that is all too real for too many people.  Roe writes it with a brush of reality that makes the story that much more important and relevant.
 
What I enjoyed most with the depth of the story.  There was a variety of important issues woven into the story and those were presented with all of the rawness that is their reality.  The value of family and friends.  Dealing with ADHD.  The reality of the foster system.  The loss of family and loved ones.  Child abuse.  All of these things exist and I loved that the author didn't shy away from addressing the darker aspects of reality.
 
This is a powerful and important read that I would recommend for everyone, young adults and adults alike.