I wanted to like this book. I really did. It presented as a beautiful story about the effects of alcoholism on kids, and how those kids can find courage and help people who’ve hurt them.
However, the writing hindered my ability to enjoy the story. I would have preferred a more linear format, instead of one which skips all over the place in terms of backstory, current events, and Hope’s lists about her family. These additions were cute, but I don’t think they always added much to my understanding of the characters. I liked Hope, and I felt for her. I genuinely wanted her to learn and grow, and for her family to heal, but I had a hard time connecting with her. 3 stars for character development, because I was rooting for them to succeed, but didn’t like the way they were presented.
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