pickI think I devoured this book in two sittings. Is it YA fiction? Yes. Do I care? No.
We were all 14 at one time in our lives, and the story of that time of unknowns, of being told to find yourself before you even know how to find yourself is baked into the history of every single person. This book is a sonnet of a tale telling us , not all love stories have the endings we expect, nor is the path that takes you there one you can plan.
pickWhat is it about Woodson that fully pulls you in, restarts your heart, makes you savor each phrase — whatever it is, it‘s magic. Story is based on Bushwick neighborhood in NYC, called “Matchbox” due to the constant house fires that happened there…
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pickSage wants to be a professional basketball player as she navigates her life in a neighborhood on fire.
pickA fictional story based on true events of the Des Moines paper boys that went missing in the early to mid-80‘s. Told from three perspectives of a young boy Sammy, his 18 year old sister and the main detective investigating the case, the reader pieces together a horrible story of kidnapping and pedophillia. Tough subject matter but good story and I enjoyed all the references to the 80‘s that reminded me of my childhood.
pick"You ever miss something that is right there in front of you?"
This is one of Woodson's books that progresses from feeling a bit too juvenile to hitting just the right tone. I absolutely love her writing and will devour everything she puts out.
Gorgeously written and a bit of Bushwick history I was not familiar with, made this a wonderful little read.
"Before it was Bushwick, it was the land of the Lenape, who lived among the trees and didn't need a bear coming on the TV screen on a Sunday night to remind them about the dangers of fire. They understand smoke and flame and the power of the woods "
❤️ I just love melting into Woodson's writing
