Such a painful, beautiful story!! This book made me face some uncomfortable realities. But, along with that, it also had me feeling hope and joy and love. Once again, Ms. Sheridan tells us a story that explores both how difficult and how amazing life can be...sometimes simultaneously. Her writing is perfect. Her characters have such a clear voice that I am able to fully understand their struggles, their sorrows and their joy. I fell in love with her books when I read Archer's Voice and have been one-clicking ever since. She has a knack of bringing together sadness and beauty in a way I would not have though possible. If you haven't read her books, trust me, start now! 
 This story is about Kyland and Tenleigh. They know what it's like to be hungry and unloved. They know what it's like to be uncared for. They understand loneliness and despair. Their stories, so vastly different from my own, brought tears to my eyes and a heaviness to my heart. But, at the same time, their resilience and will to survive brought me hope. Here are two characters who's lives are filled with hardship but who, ultimately, care more for others than themselves. Their goals do not align and they must discover what is really important. Both are dealing with difficult situations at home and both are survivors. As this story unfolded, I was dragged through a myriad of emotions. My heart ached, my heart rejoiced, and my heart beat faster with each passing page. I rooted for these two form the very beginning, wanting only what was best for them...but hoping upon hope that they found love. 
 There is a wonderful message in this book and although I can't and won't tell you about the twists or ultimate conclusion of this story I will say this...it affected me profoundly. I'm not sure there's anyone out there who could read this book and not be touched by it in some way. Prepare your tissues and forewarn your heart, you're in for quite a ride here. But it's worth it...it's so worth it!!