Published by Raw Dog Screaming Press Genres: coming of age, Fiction, Horror
Format: ARC, eBook
Summer 1987
Mark Prewitt’s father has remarried and, in an attempt, to stay away from his father’s new wife, Mark keeps busy spending time with his friends. When not hanging out with his friends, he works two jobs in order to make money to fix up his old car. While hanging out with his friends, they play a prank on the reclusive Farrow sisters.
The Farrow sisters and their family live on the outside of the community in a large and crumbling home. They are the subject of rumors and disdain from town members. Mark can’t help but be drawn to them especially, George, the middle sister. George, practices folk magic and buries jars around her home to keep it safe.
Knowing that others will not understand his relationship with George, Mark keeps their relationship a secret. When the secret is revealed, things will never be the same.
This was an interesting coming of age tale about a boy who meets a girl that no one likes. It’s about loneliness, secrets, friendship, guilt, bullying, growing up, and longing. It takes place in the ’80s and feels nostalgic. The characters are flawed and make questionable decisions.
I enjoyed this book and how things played out. There were times I wanted to say “No, no, no” to Mark and tell him don’t punish yourself for the guilt you feel.
Heartbreaking, captivating, nostalgic. This is a short book which packs a punch.
Thank you to Raw Dog Screaming Press and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.