Young has such a way with words. In her newest novel, she pairs lyrical writing with a captivating mystery and a dash of that wonderful magical realism she does so well.

James and her twin brother Johnny spent their childhood and teen years totally inseparable… until James left home at 18. Now, it’s decades later and in the time leading up to her brother’s death, their contact was dwindling.

Now that he is gone, there is a giant hole in her being, something she can’t come to terms with. She decides to go home to learn more about what really happened.

I love a good the-one-who-got-out-must-return-home-years-later-to-discover-the-truth situation, especially when there is a possible love interest. James is a very strong, compassionate and capable protagonist. She is smart and persistent, which I can only imagine is difficult when returning to a place you left behind so long ago.

There is so much heart to this story and I loved it.