This is a wonderful, sparkling debut that weaves together different characters' points of view in the aftermath of a sudden, heartbreaking tragedy. The tragedy happens in the first few pages of the book, but I'm not going to reveal it because I feel like that would be a spoiler. Beanland is a great storyteller in that she addresses pain, loss, and generational trauma while ultimately telling a story about love, hope, and family. Each chapter is told from the limited perspective of a different character, and I enjoyed each POV thoroughly. According to Beanland's 'Author's Note' this work of fiction is loosely based on her own family's history, which made the whole book even more interesting for me as a reader. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and stories that you can fly through in one day (because they're so good)!

*I received a free digital ARC from Simon & Schuster and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*