A review by kait_sixcrowsbooks
A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a damn book. It follows Libby and her siblings during the summer of ‘81, after her younger sister Ellen was forced by their mom to walk home from the side of the road after mom kicks her out of the car. It focuses on grief, trauma, community, growing up, and the idea around trying to keep things together as it all comes apart around you. I thought this was so so well done, and I loved the audio as well.