smolhousewitch 's review for:

Motheater by Linda H. Codega

5.0

emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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There was something particularly heart-wrenching about reading this in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, living in Western North Carolina. I picked it up after the storm seeking communal comfort, hoping to soften my grief with a story deeply rooted in the history of my home.

This story was absolutely a comfort and balm, while also ripping my heart open. I don't really have words for what I felt while reading this - all I can say is that it was beautiful and I cried at the end.

Protect what you love is a rallying cry for this community, one that I first heard while living in VA not far from the pipeline protests. To hear it echoed in this story, while watching the WNC community rally around each other in the wake of destruction...it was what I needed.

I found this book at exactly the right time. I hope you find it when you need it, as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.