The main theme of this book was the mother/daughter relationship. It was the coming of age story of Alex ( age 13,the main character), who was preoccupied a lot with her sexuality and where she belonged in the world. Alex and her mother make an escape in the night after an argument occurs between her parents. Mother and daughter journey on a road trip of 3 years, visiting many places across the country which are sometimes unsafe and dangerous. Most of the places the duo visit are connected to her mother's childhood, in and out of foster homes. Alex's mother begins to tell her daughter stories about her experiences as a child. Alex then retells the story as an adult at age 30. This was a darker story but the writing was very good and made you want to know more about Alex's mom's past and Alex's future.
*I received this book from Blogging For Books for an honest review
September was a good reading month. I read (hard copies) and listened to 9 books. Linking up this month with Jana and Steph Show Us Your Books with Jana and Steph! If you're looking for reading recommendations please check it out!
My favorites were:
Setting Free the Kites - by Alex George (set in coastal Maine, the main character meets a new friend and it changes everything.)
Born a Crime - Trevor Noah (Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to a desk at the Daily Show began with a criminal act...his birth) I found this audio version fascinating and funny.
Caraval - Stephanie Garber (remember it's only a game..magical, dark/light, kept me wanting more)
Please read my review of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism by John Donvan and Caren Zucker here: Review of In a Different Key. I received the book from Blogging for Books in an exchange for an honest review.
I have been reading a lot of YA lately.
I am trying to finish up on Erin's Challenge this month (I have one more book to read).
I am planning on reading my shelves in November and my TBR for December will include lots of winter themed titles.
