*I saw this on the best monthly reads on the Amazon site. I was looking for a young-adult novel, so I download an audio version via Audible. I'm sure glad I because this was quite an enjoyable listen.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*After Jake Dahl finds his mother in a horrific state, he must make some hard decisions.
*At the forefront of those decisions is his younger brother Matty.
*Because he wants to keep them both out of the foster care system, Jake embarks on a journey that no young man should have to endure.
*While searching for their way "out" and to some kind of peace, the brothers met Ava who has her own difficult past.
*Searching for the missing "link", Jack comes to trust Ava, but may regret that decision when he finds out her real truth.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I know I'm listening to a strong and enjoyable story when I don't think about how my "Covid Commute" is getting worse and worse now that more people are out on the road. I didn't think about traffic once during the entire listening experience.
*The characters, setting, and plot all drove the story forward each relying on the other.
*Not only was this a suspenseful and mysterious read, but also a character driven story.
*The writing was beautiful, descriptive, and held my interest from start to finish.
*Jack is one of those characters that will linger in my mind and heart for quite some time.
Who Should Read It:
*The perfect read for any high school, college, and/or adult reader. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying the story and being captivated by all the events within the story. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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