I selected this book before realizing it's one I've looked into previously (another edition). My mistake and my apologies.

Although I thought the book started out well enough the child and mother running away from home, it wasn't long before I found the story offensive. I will not be completing the story.

This book was an interesting one. It's told from the point of view of young teen, Alex. Alex and mom are on the road and only Mom knows what the end goal is. During their trip Alex learns the stories of the Lauras that influenced Mom's life.

Thirteen-year-old Alex is dragged out of bed in the middle of the night and has no idea where Ma is headed...or why. What ensues is a roller coaster ride of the best kind--a coming-of-age story for both of them perhaps. Stories emerge from the family's past and the reader begins to understand the journey is an important rite of passage. While I was often anxious for their travels to be over, at the end I realized there is a catharsis for the reader as well. This novel will resonate with me for a long time!

Terrific read--nuanced and addictively compelling.

Great road trip/ coming if age story. Quirky and interesting characters make this a fun read.

I flew through this book. It was like sinking into something foreign but delicious.

There were a lot of dots not connected for me - a lot of why was this included and why wasn't this - but I loved it anyway.

Free copy from netgalley for an honest review.