Kristine Knowlton

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

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

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.

You will find that this novel lingers in your mind long after reading.

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

What stands out about this novel is its sense of urgency beneath calm.

What stands out about this novel is its graceful handling of time.

What stands out about this novel is its unusual narrative structure.

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