"The realistic treatment of the experiences of ordinary people in suddenly harsh circumstances makes for an absorbing character study, and the tale is suffused with an understated sadness and a vivid sense of place."--
BCCB
"Hesse offers some of her best in lavish descriptions of nature and mood…”--Kirkus
"Hesse (Brooklyn Bridge) beautifully captures the changing landscape of a journey…”--Publishers Weekly
"A masterfully written powerhouse of a book."--School Library Journal, starred
"Mature high school students will especially appreciate this book, perhaps as they embark on the next step in their journey of life." -- VOYA
