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“Authentic characters complement the vivid setting…in this nearly flawless tale of loss, perseverance, and redemption.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Classic Southern reading.” Library Journal
“Highly readable [with a] richly realized setting.” Booklist
“An astonishingly assured debut…the best book I’ve read in a very long time. A triumph!” Elizabeth Letts, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Mustian’s lyrical prose, combined with her deep insight into the resiliency of the human spirit, makes this novel shine.” Karen Dionne, author of The Wicked Sister
“[A] rich debut…We ache for their sorrows, we cheer for their victories, and we recognize both ourselves and our nation in their troubles and their hopes.” Jon Clinch, author of Marley
“In prose that is stunning and assured, Kelly Mustian forges a powerful story of two young women, thrust together after unspeakable loss and devastation, and their courageous struggle to emerge from their darkest hours.” Jessica Keener, author of Strangers in Budapest