Many thanks to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing | Amazon Publishing, and Brilliance Publishing | Brilliance Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the latest novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Michael was seven years old when a near-fatal fireworks accident scarred him and led to his placement in foster care and subsequent adoption by another family. Now a college freshman, he's taking a film class by Robert Dunning, himself scarred but with no apology. Robert encourages Michael to make a documentary that explores body image and self-perception. The reaction to his call for stories shows him that everyone struggles with these issues.
Every book that Catherine Ryan Hyde astounds me. She explores a different human issue in each book and makes you look hard at it. Typically, it will change your views and encourage you to be a better person. This one is a must read because we all deal with body image issues. It made me think how quickly we judge others by their looks. I loved these characters - of course, Michael and Robert, but all the film subjects, and his adoptive parents. An absolute must read!
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