by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
Crown Publishing
Some books are bigger than their physical size. The weight of the characters, often combined with the gravitas of the plot and events, together create a Big Book. June is one of those.
What's different about this book
Although the topic of the book is not an important, academic study, the scope (across generations) and the breadth (every character seems to play a pivotal role) come together to impact the reader to an unexpected degree. This is a compelling read that binds the reader with the hearts of the protagonists, and unexpectedly, the reader comes to love several characters equally. That requires exceptional crafting of a novel, and @MirandaBW accomplishes this deftly. The cross-generations stories refuse to let the read go - until the last, extremely satisfying development is revealed. Good guys win, flawed guys lose, and bad guys get it in the end.
What I'll do now that I've read it
This novel is one of those written and set for adults but will, at the same time, equally involve older teen readers who love mystery and suspense and romance and celebrities. Our libraries serving both those patron profiles will be purchasing this title - and enjoying the book sharing that will come along with it.
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