A review by sslovesbooks_1
A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion

4.0

I enjoyed this coming of age story which revolves around Libby and her family in the aftermath of one night when her mum leaves her younger sister at the side of the road and drives off. It was an atmospheric read, set on a mountain in Pennsylvania where Libby and her siblings are dealing with the death of their father. He is an ever present figure and his memory is held by his children with such love. Their mother lacks the ability to take responsibility for her children and they are left mainly in the care of the eldest daughter Marie. A lot of the book is about Libby’ relationships with her best friend Sage, Wilson – an mysterious figure who always appears and Mrs Boucher who she babysits for. As secrets are revealed and the the community comes together we see Libby make sense of the world she inhabits.

There were very touching parts of this book and the sense of nostalgia for a time and a place which was experiencing change was heart warming. I would recommend this book, enjoyable with a strong sense of time and place.

I gave this 4 stars. Thanks to the author, publisher and @ThePigeonholeHQ for the opportunity to read this.