I knew this book would have me crying throughout so it took some coaxing for me to start reading it. However, once I started it was difficult to stop. Having worked in CPS, I was genuinely taken aback but the situation with Kenna and her daughter.

It brought me so much pain to witness what Kenna went through with the accident that ended Scotty’s life, her “trial” and sentencing, and then her labor and termination of parental rights. I remained angry with Scotty’s parents and others who hated her, but knew that people are quick to judge those who don’t show remorse in the way the expect. I think many people are incarcerated and sentenced harshly because they don’t emote the way other expect them too so this book definitely feels like it reflects that flaw in the justice system. I could feel Kenna’s heartbreak over losing Scotty and wanted to die with him. I’m glad that Ledger saw Kenna for who she was and not the villain they all developed in their minds. I adore his relationship with Diem.

Despite the tears, I really enjoyed the book and was happy for Kenna and Scotty’s parents in the end. It was a very human story, if that makes sense.