An imaginative, absurd premise is used to explore grief, trauma, healing, and how we can help each other find a new beginning. At times dark, at times loving and warm, this novel is wholly unique and displays Pokwatka's immense storytelling prowess. While I didn't love the fairy tale that was interspersed between the main story, I appreciated how it mirrored the "real world" narrative, and offered a way to connect more deeply with the young characters in the story. Another powerful novel from Pokwatka—I shall continue to be a fan!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my eARC!