A review by ladydrini
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

Big time recommend this one. The book is about a family whose father goes missing. While them trying to figure out what happened to him keeps you turning the pages, the true beauty of the storyline comes not from that compelling mystery, but of the characters and their relationships with one another. A mom, a set of twins, and a son with Angelman Syndrome make up the remaining members of the family. Under this immense pressure, they are forced to come together and learn more about each other in a few short days than they ever have … and my goodness, it’s a gut-wrenching and touching experience. So so so so good.