This was a cute debut novel. The subject matter was a little heavier than one might expect from a MG novel, but I found the author handled all the delicate aspects of the story very well. I loved reading about the joy Zoe had in baking (wish they had put the Froot Loop cupcake recipe in the book) and her perseverance in finding the truth. this is a good book to help introduce a hard concept to young readers and, while it has a happy ending, it's a good way to open the doors for conversations where that won't be the case.