This was a Kindle deal and is on the 2022 Women's Prize long list. It's set in the Caribbean and is written in a Creole dialect, which took a little getting used to but was necessary to transport me from snowy New Hampshire to a tropical island. This is a story about a 40 year old woman, Allie, who has been abused in one way or another her entire life. It's also a story about how genuine, nonjudgemental friendships and unconditional love can help people in abusive situations more than we realize. I loved getting to know Allie, understanding her point of view, and cheering her on.

Beware of many triggers in this book. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, the abuse of children, to name a few.