MixedLibrary JournalEach chapter reads as a vignette, similar to Sandra Cisneros\'s The House on Mango Street, but with more despair ... Peterson\'s debut offers a realistic look at drug-riddled, poverty-stricken towns and lives yet is a difficult read, occasionally overwritten with near-constant metaphors and incredible sadness.
Katie Lowe
PositiveLibrary JournalDrugs, sex, magic, and murder infuse this quick-paced read that will entertain teen and adult readers alike, weaving multiple layers of deception. While the characters are not quite fully developed, the relationship dynamics help form a solid story.
