A review by seyfert
Unbound: A Novel in Verse by Ann E. Burg

5.0

This one surprised me. While I had no expectations going in, it was so incredibly well done and the writing was phenomenal. The story, while focused on slavery and set in the era of slavery, is told from the perspective of a young slave girl and written in such a way that I think it's perfect for any child to read. It's informative and almost optimistic, but still touches on the horror of slavery without delving too deep into topics best save for older children. There is certainly some of it implied, but a younger kid might not pick up on it allowing such a conversation to be had when an adult might feel it's time to talk about it. It's just such a good read and a great way to learn more about the era of slavery no matter the age - you will definitely learn something new.

The audiobook version is so, so good and highly recommended.