By Trent ReedPublished By: Scholastic
Genre: YA/Historical Fiction
Pages: 352
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Source: Received for honest review
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Synopsis:
Mike was seven when his father was killed in mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan. Eight years later, the family still hasn't recovered: Mike's mom is overworked and overprotective; his younger sister Mary feels no connection to the father she barely remembers; and in his quest to be "the man of the family," Mike knows he's missing out on everyday high school life.
Then, out of the blue, Mike receives a letter from his father -- the first of a series Dad wrote in Afghanistan, just in case he didn't come home, meant to share some wisdom with his son on the eve of Mike's 16th birthday. As the letters come in, Mike revels in spending time with his dad again, and takes his encouragement to try new things -- to go out for the football team, and ask out the beautiful Isma. But who's been keeping the letters all these years? And how did Dad actually die? As the answers to these mysteries are revealed, Mike and his family find a way to heal and move forward at last.
My Thoughts:
What I Didn't Like
... sorry but I don't know.... I loved everything!
What I Loved
Where do I start..... THE LOVE INTEREST! Okay, it was no The Notebook, but it was cute! I would kind of get annoyed sometimes, (I'm not telling you why because of spoilers) but when I wasn't annoyed I was wide eyed. I was in love with their love.
Another thing I loved was reading Mike's father's letters. I got to read what Mike was reading and since it was Mike's POV (something else I liked.) I knew what he was thinking.
Overall
This is a great coming of age story! Now I'm waiting for Mary to receive some letters!
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