A review by maryannetrengove
The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson

4.0

4.5 well deserved stars. While I save 5 star ratings for books that haunt me for years after I’ve read them like, “The Book Thief” and “The Bean Trees,” I was very tempted to give this one 5 stars. The story is a familiar one ~ gypsy parent, emotionally damaged kid who grows up tough- but there is such a fun uniqueness woven into it with the mythology and the eccentric, bohemian mother’s storytelling. You will find yourself endeared y the main character in spite of her initial rough rub and wholeheartedly rooting for her unlikely (but not unlikable) suitor -Birdwine. The story itself warms up slowly but leaves you with a little tear in your eye and smile on your face when it’s over.