Vivian Q. (bellasgranny) - , reviewed on 12/23/2010 + 468 more book reviews

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Rachel Keener's writing has put a spell on me. I read her second novel, The Memory Thief, first and was bowled over by how wonderful it was. I've even put it on my best reads of 2010 list. When I closed the pages of her debut novel, I was equally as thrilled and surprised. It is a beautiful and wonderful story that is at turns hopeful and achingly sad. The writing is terrific, so vivid that I felt transported to Crooktop Mountain. A coming of age story that is hard to put down. Mercy's story will stay with me for a long, long time. I rarely re-read books, but these are two that I will keep and enjoy again soon. I can't wait for her next effort. Very highly recommended.

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