Rachel Berenbaum’s *Atomic Anna* is a daring blend of time travel, family bonds, and emotional depth, offering a unique exploration of how the past shapes the present. While its execution is uneven at times, the novel's ambition and heartfelt moments—particularly through Raisa’s deeply human journey—make it an intriguing and rewarding read for those who enjoy stories of love, loss, and second chances.
Tag: Coming of age
Winterland by Rae Meadows
It's always hard to decide which book should kick off a new year of reviews, but this year Winterland seemed like an obvious choice. It came out at the end of November, I had read it on a bright sunny beach in the Bahamas in October, and I've been talking about it constantly at the… Continue reading Winterland by Rae Meadows
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
I love all things pertaining to dragons and I was immediately sucked in by the description of When Women Were Dragons. I'd heard wonderful things about Kelly's middle grade novels and her first adult novel certainly did not disappoint. Synopsis From the publisher marketing:Alex Green is a young girl in a world much like ours,… Continue reading When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill