I would have given the book 5 stars, but the ending seemed a bit rushed. There wasn't really a resolution to the youngest sibling's drug issues, it felt like that part of the story was just left hanging. The same can be said for the storyline involving Jordan. Jordan was a pretty important new character and once he was told not to go to the trial we didn't hear anything more about him. It just felt like an odd ending. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the book. I definitely recommend it, but only after you read the first book, Aaron. For books such as these, Aaron and Spencer, books that deal with so much trauma, pain, and real-life issues, the reader must fully trust the author in order to dive into the pages. You must trust that the author will tell the characters' stories the way they really are, they way they were meant to be told--not the way you the reader, or even the author, wants it to be. JP Barnaby deserves that trust. These books are POWERFUL and eloquently written, able to present vulnerability and weakness without robbing the characters of their soul and strength. So much respect for this author and these novels. Achingly beautiful, brave, and lasting. Bravo!
What do You think about Spencer (2014)?
This was a hard book to read (because of the subject matter) but very much worth the effort.
—5tarburst
