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Reader Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)

I don’t think I ever would have chosen to read this book if it hadn’t been assigned for class, but I’m glad I did. Even though it wasn’t the best story I’d ever read, I really admired Bradley’s way of depicting PTSD in children and a young woman’s coming into herself. I enjoyed the read and think that the younger version of me would have really loved this novel. 

Language: 9/10 (Mild, rare swearing).
Sex: 10/10 (No sexual content).
Violence and gore: 8/10 (Minimal violence or gore/not detailed or extensive).

Plot: 7/10 (While I wasn’t a huge fan of the plot, I do think that it appeals so many different people of all ages because it’s so relatable. And, for the most part, I think it’s well-executed).
Characters: 8/10 (The characters are believable for their age. Ada feels, in her actions and her narration, like an 11-year-old child! The only character I didn’t feel met the standard of believability was Ada and Jamie’s “mam.”)
Writing style: 8/10 (For a story meant to seem like it’s written by an 11-12 year old, it is remarkably well done. I think it’s believable and honest. I can definitely see my younger self eating this story right up.)

Genre: Middle-grade literature, young adult literature, historical fiction
Potential triggers: Domestic violence, child abuse, war, war wounds, PTSD, etc.
Is this book part of a series? Yes.
I would recommend this book to anyone 10+.