A New Zealand boy reckons with his past and his present. . . an often sweet and sometimes humorous exploration of love, mental health, family, faith, grief, and the past. This sophisticated story weaves in and out of the present day, allowing for a full perspective on Eddy--with occasional commentary from Boo herself--as he juggles reality, responsibility, and hope. . . . A soulfully layered story told with wit and care.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
From New Zealand comes this remarkable novel, the story of 19-year-old Eddy navigating life after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake upends him. . . . Character-driven and highly sophisticated, this literary novel follows these relationships with psychological acuity. The novel is beautifully written, filled with memorable phrases and observations. . . Older teens who enjoy artful, serious fiction will dote on this superb effort, as will adults, since this is a quintessential crossover novel.
--Booklist (starred review)
