A review by anniefwrites
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

What can I say? I’m devastated. Jacqueline Woodson is an absolute genius—one of the best naturalistic writers there is. Exquisite yet simple details, crystal clear atmosphere, expert weaving of big questions and little moments, characters you know and love immediately. It was so poignant and so heartbreaking and I think I’m gonna be sad about this for a while.