**Before reading this book; I definitely recommend checking out the trigger warnings**

Night Road is the second book that I have read by Kristin Hannah. While I gave "The Four Winds" 5-stars, this particular novel was a 4-star read for me.

The narrative of this novel revolves around the lives of three central characters: Lexi, Mia, and Zach. Lexi, a foster child, longs for stability and a sense of belonging, while Mia and Zach, the privileged twins, navigate the challenges of adolescence. As their lives intertwine, we get to see their individual journeys portrayed creating both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching relationship. 
While those are the three characters that the story mostly focuses on, you'll also closely follow the twin's mother, Jude and even have a brief period of following another character, closer to the end of the story. 

One of the strengths of this novel is the ability to delve into the depths of human emotions - I personally felt joy, stress, sorrow and more. While tackling friendship, love, and sacrifice, it showcases the transformative power of human connections. I love that author excels at crafting multidimensional characters who feel real and relatable. Lexi's resilience, Mia's vulnerability, and Zach's internal struggles are portrayed with authenticity, making it easy for readers to become invested in them. 

As much as I loved this story and identified with certain aspects, I did give this 4-stars instead of 5 due to some of the pacing in the beginning of the book and certain levels of predictability within the storyline. 

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more of Kristin Hannah's novels.