I look forward to reading more of this author. She's got such great voice, telling the story by showing, not explaining.
In the book a biracial girl, orphaned, has to move in with her grandmother and aunt. Previously, she had never thought much about her identity and now it is everywhere. Gradually a horrible secret is revealed, slowly explaining why the main character is so withdrawn, so willing to keep everything to herself.
As a bonus, the story takes place in Portland and so much is familiar.
I enjoyed the first half of the book more, the author captured the way children's minds think so well.
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