This is the story of a young woman called Augusta Hope who first loses and then finds her other half. Born a twin, Augusta feels she doesn't fit in to the small town in England where her family are happy to live and dreams of escaping to more exotic places. She loves words and reading and asks too many questions. Even her parents think she is weird and wonder why she can't be more normal like her twin Julia, who is her only friend and supporter.

On the other side of the world, a young boy called Parfait is growing up amongst civil war and poverty and dreaming of a better life for himself and his family. Augusta and Parfait will both suffer unimaginable tragedies as they search for a place to be themselves and finally call home.

This was a gorgeous book, very beautifully written with Parfait's alternating narratives mirroring Augusta's. At times humorous, this is not a light hearted read as it deals with some serious issues, but it will definitely pull at your heart strings as these two young people struggle to find their place in our modern world.

I really enjoyed this book! I think the plot was very comprehensive, and the characterization deep. I especially liked the way the writing was evocative and helped you feel and think the same way the characters did! - All in all an excellent book, everyone should read it!