Many thanks to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Catherine Ryan Hyde for the opportunity to read and review her latest novel. Any time you get a chance to read one of her books, it's a good day and you know you have a 5 star read awaiting you.
Raymond lives with his mother, stepfather, and 3 stepsisters - all of whom are white while he is African American like his dad. He spends every other weekend with his dad and his stepmom, who is not happy with his visits. His best and only friend is moving to CA from NY. Raymond just doesn't feel like he belongs anywhere. By chance, he meets his 92-year-old neighbor, Millie, in the hallway of their apartment building. Millie is blind and she asks Raymond if he has seen Luis Velez. Raymond takes the time to meet this neighbor and discover that Luis came to take her to the stores and bank and just to check on Millie quite often. Luis hasn't shown up in the last weeks and Millie is alone and scared for him. Raymond starts helping Millie get out and navigate the world and makes it a mission to find Luis. This mission will change both of their lives.
As always with this author's works, you will see both sides of a situation and you will be forced to examine your beliefs and how you can do better. All done with a beautiful story of love, friendship and caring for others without prejudice. Highly recommended!
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