A review by ari__s
The Valley and the Flood by Rebecca Mahoney

2.0

hm. I think this might be another case of this being a book that just wasn't a good fit for me - the classic "it's not you, it's me" of book reviews. I feel appreciation for the notes that are undeniably and objectively good: real-talk themes of grief? nailed it. diverse representation in characters? solid. down-and-dirty grappling with trauma? oh you bet. wrapped up with pivotal messages that a reader could carry on away with a bit of internal enlightenment? sure thing. But was I able to feel attached to the characters themselves and connect strongly to the story? No. No I was not.