I’m a big fan of William Kent Krueger. I’ve read all of his books. This was his best book yet. The story contains tough subject matter but it’s told in a beautiful way. The story keeps you guessing and invested in the characters’ lives.

Set in the fashion world, primarily in the 1970s but also present day and early 1940s. This is historical fiction but definitely a blend of history and fiction, as the author details at the end. The main characters are fictional but real people abound. Beyond an entertaining story and a mystery, the book is a commentary on how people are portrayed in the media, how their stories and history in general can be shaped by the offhand comments when people don't look further. Good book.

Rats are gross I learned, but also cool

This is a good one. My son can easily fill in the blank while reading this because it is repetitive.

Interesting multigenerational historical fiction inspired by a community of the formerly-enslaved, situated in the mountains of Western NC/SC. Nikki (a DC real estate agent) goes to visit her grandmother, Mother Rita, hoping to ease the estrangement between mother and daughter. But instead Rita tells her a story of the land—how her great-great-great grandmother Luella was the queen of a kingdom on the very land Rita is fighting to keep. Touching and interesting, it's a tale of perseverance and hope.

This book is really good and really exciting

My emotions and thoughts spiraled throughout the entire read. I don't know how to feel about this book. First of all I enjoyed it and fell in love with Lily, Atlas, and all the characters. Every single page peaked my interest. It was quite inspiring and led me to the acknowledgment of lessons that I've never learned before. The heartbreaks, surprises, and pure truth really hit me. The relationship with Lily and Alyssa was so wholesome. Although I'm pained with the way Lily and Ryle turned out, I'm glad Lily finally found Atlas. The difference between Ryle and Atlas became clear. Lily persevered through all difficulties that obscured her path and in the end she got what she deserved.

This book will tear your heart out and stomp on it. The author captures the experience of motherhood perfectly. Relevant today because of its depiction of historical events and its representation of the way people treat outsiders.

Enjoyed this book the whole way through. I loved to see everyone’s different view point of the family system and their individual dynamics. How certain feelings can be misinterpreted and missed by those closest to you.

This book was well written. The author expressed some incredibly insightful ideas beautifully. The story line itself was average. There was domestic abuse which was difficult to read.