A review by thebeesknees79
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. What do you say about a book that basically ripped your heart out, stitched it up carefully and placed it right back where it belongs? Cash’s story is going to sit with me forever. Normally I can find something irritating about at least one of the characters (aside from hating the characters we're supposed to hate). But this story? This crew? They’re all perfectly imperfect. It’s raw, it’s real, this is an excellent account of a small town duo getting to see another side of life to help them decide if small town living is how they want to spend their lives. This book gave me all the feels, from the deft handling of opioid addiction, grief, and that feeling of “otherness”. I can’t say enough good things about this book, and I cannot stop recommending it to everyone I know!
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