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Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on October 1, 2012
Rees (Witch Child, rev. 9/01) eschews her usual historical settings for a contemporary one in a dark, tangled story about loyalty and betrayal, faith and doubt, and the lingering repercussions of violence. “I can’t decide what to do with your ashes,” begins the text, alerting readers to the death of Robert Julian Maguire. The story then flashes back to describe, from various perspectives, the events that led to his shocking demise. Jamie has always had a contentious relationship wi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012 | Older Fiction
Jamie has a contentious relationship with older brother Rob, who returned from Afghanistan with PTSD; Jamie's love interest, Caro,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More