Body of Water

The more I think about this one, the more it moves closer to a five. This is the story of Ember. Her family is imperfect, unconventional and poor, but they're happy together in their cozy trailer home. But then it burns to the ground. And no one is very forthcoming with help. Why? Because they're a W......more

Wow, I enjoyed this book so much and let me tell you, if you ever think you have it bad in life, read this book. For sure you won't complain about not having name brand clothes, etc. A well written book that cuts to the very soul, great characters, it had saddness, but it's real life, it's what's hap......more

What a beautiful book. There are so many ways this subject matter could have turned maudlin, but the fact that it is, in fact, restrained, echoes the feelings and behavior of the protagonist, who isn't able to fully allow herself to feel her sadness for her loss of her home, her dog, and her best fr......more

Reminiscent of Waiting for Normal, with a similar protagonist, but a somewhat more realistic ending.......more

Beautifully written but very tough, sad story. It's the third book by Sarah Dooley that I've read. I realized that fire figures quite prominently in all three. Erin Moon's performance was impeccable.......more