A review by liliflynn
The Dove in the Belly by Jim Grimsley

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

such gorgeous writing — i refuse to believe this is being marketed as YA !! 

the characters were so fully formed and I just adored them — even Ben, who i often times despised, i still felt for and loved 

definitely a vibes > plot (which i adore)