Maddie, who has just lost her father to suicide, goes to live with her paternal grandparents in Florida. Her mother is consumed by her job and feels ill-equipped to stop work and concentrate on Maddie.
Although she likes her new Florida high school, Maddie is challenged by the despair of her friend group. All of this compounds her recovery.
Susan and Frank are reeling from the loss of their only son. They also are unsure about how to guide Maddie through this tidal wave. Everyone is overwhelmed.
This is a powerful story which steps right into the grief process from the points of view of Maddie, Susan and Frank, to some degree.
I have to admit that the story challenged me with so much loss. Thanks to Focus on the Family for providing me an ARC in exchange for a review in my own words.
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