Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this wonderful debut novel by Sara Maurer, with the audiobook perfectly narrated by Michael Crouch. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Most kids are anxious to escape the farm country outside Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. But not Everett Lindt. He’s set on staying put, rebuilding his family’s sheep farm, and carving a future from the land he loves. Then he meets Mary, a new girl in town with big plans. When their relationship reaches a crossroads, Everett sees a life together; Mary, however, is desperate to find a way out. Together, they make an impulsive choice—one that will change everything.
This was a gorgeous, quiet, raw novel that will make you feel so much. It was a coming-of-age novel about first love in all its powerful and painful glories. I loved Everett’s heart – it was big and he didn’t hesitate to do whatever he could for those he loved. I’m not a big animal person but I still felt emotionally connected to all the sheep and rams and learned so much fascinating information. Although do remember that Mother Nature always wins. It’s hard for me to think that this is a debut, because it was so beautifully written, making you slow down to appreciate it, though it was not a slow read. I loved the audiobook production and narration and appreciated having both copies to totally immerse myself in this novel. This is a must-read book!
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