After surviving a car accident that killed the boyfriend she had just dumped, Wren retreats to her father's secluded house in the wild woods along the New England coast. There she spends her days running through the forest, sleeping, moping, and avoiding contact with other people. But even in this small, backwoods town it is impossible to escape making connections with others.
While not a light, fun read -- and by no means a quick one -- this journey through grief and depression felt very authentic. I found myself wanting to shake Wren many times and tell her to shape up, get on antidepressants, get counseling, something, but that would have belied the point somewhat. At least the ending, while not totally resolved, has enough hope that perhaps Wren will someday be okay. Teens going through grief may find solace in Wren's tale, and those looking for meatier books may enjoy the writing style of this character-driven novel.
HS -- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Caryn.
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