(ARC through Edelweiss) 鈥淎ll good journeys end by facing the truth鈥
This story is about grief and hope and the things we tell ourselves to fill or exp (ARC through Edelweiss) 鈥淎ll good journeys end by facing the truth鈥
This story is about grief and hope and the things we tell ourselves to fill or explain those voids in our hearts. I loved the main character Juni and all the people surrounding her. Tracy Holczer weaves in elements of magical realism, humor, a family story about a curse (fitting for a descendant of the Brothers Grimm) and a journey鈥攁ll while Juni is unraveling the layers of grief over her missing brother. This book is heartfelt and beautiful. ...more
When her mother abandons her, street hardened teenager, Shawna Stone, is forced to give up her life in Las Vegas and move onto a horse farm with her eWhen her mother abandons her, street hardened teenager, Shawna Stone, is forced to give up her life in Las Vegas and move onto a horse farm with her equally hardened grandmother, Kay Stone. These two have major secrets. A doomed horse, a drifter named Kenny and a handsome farm hand complete the cast. Watching these characters unravel makes for a compelling read, but the real joy comes as they begin to rebuild, proving that even the most battered of humans can find safety and hope through the healing power of love....more