Many thanks to NetGalley, Catapult, and Recorded Books Media for gifting me an audio ARC of this wonderful debut novel by Amanda Peters, narrated by Aaliya Warbus and Jordan Waunch - 5 stars!
Every summer, a Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia travel down to Maine to pick blueberries. One fateful summer, 4-year-old Ruthie disappears. Her brother, Joe, was the last to see her and never gets over his guilt and angst. In Maine, Norma grows up in a wealthy family, but her father is distant and her mother extremely over protective. She often has dreams that feel more like memories.
I loved this debut and felt so much for all the characters. Told from the viewpoints of both Joe and Norma, we also learn about the Indigenous culture. There is an overwhelming feeling of loss throughout, as well as how trauma carries forward in our lives. But it's also hopeful, a story full of connection and found family. I couldn't put it down and can't wait to read more from this author.
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