A review by scott_thelibrarian
Brother & Sister Enter the Forest by Richard Mirabella

5.0

I want to say all the curse words not because I didn't enjoy it but because it gave me all the fucking feels. This book is a wild ride of emotions from beginning to end. Richard's tale of Willa and Justin, two siblings, is something like I've never read before. You are not meant to feel happiness throughout the book; you are meant to feel sorrow, joy, heartbreak, sympathy, anger, fear, etc. Reading Justin and Willa's story is difficult to read because of everything they go through; things no child should have to endure, especially from people who are supposed to care for and love you. There were times that I was uncomfortable, but that is all part of the necessary journey. This is not a story of happily ever after, and I'm glad it wasn't because it made me feel and think so much. Richard is a great new voice in the queer literary world, and I can't wait to read more of his work in the future. I highly recommend but be prepared to read some uncomfortable topics and storylines; however, I truly hope you do pick this book up because it is a story that needs to be read.