Tiffany McDaniel put together quite a moving and deeply important novel about family, racism, childhood abuse, devastation, and more. I cringed more than once in this due to a certain act that was happening, how someone was being treated, or what someone was thinking. It broke my heart over and over -but McDaniel's writing style is so beautiful, descriptive, and evocative that you cannot stop reading. Betty witnesses so much pain, destruction, and sadness, but her love for father and sisters (most of the time) is a beautiful reflection of her innocence and kindness. 4 stars - this book will be staying with me for quite some time!