Kristine Knowlton

This novel unfolds like a flower, slowly revealing its beauty.

A nice touch in this activity book is the fun facts sprinkled between activities.

This activity book has a maze on almost every page, each with a twist.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

The book is fully illustrated, so every page has something visual to enjoy.

A nice touch is the illustrated shadow box design on the front.

The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

This novel creates a setting so vivid you can almost smell the rain.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, unvarnished truth.