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4.5 stars.

This book was one of those tragically beautiful books. They are a rare breed but ones that I enjoy immensely when I do find them. A lot of the focus on this book is about trauma and pain and the ways we deal with, embrace, and overcome. I did not read a synopsis going on so I was blind as to what to expect, which I think was a good thing!

One of the things I absolutely loved that Aiden did was to tell the story of trauma and mental health in such a nuanced and authentic way. It felt so real. I was Wendy. I was in her shoes, I was suffering with her. It was so beautifully done, but could get emotional.

There is a love story here. For me, it wasn't my favorite part of the book but still well-written. But I think the focus here should be on everything else, the topics taken on in this story are so important and ones that aren't always written as beautifully as Aiden has done.

Definitely recommend this!