I am so incredibly disappointed and disgusted by this book.
The main plot point of this book is a fictionalized version of the “University of Idaho Massacre” that happened in Moscow, Idaho, in late 2022. When the case is first introduced, the facts are directly taken from the real case, with some half-assed name changes. This case hasn't even finished its way through the court system, so Ashley Winstead is profiting from this tragedy while the families and community directly affected have yet to get closure or have a chance to begin to heal.
This is such an important book, especially during this time. It was so inspiring to read the stories of resistance in West Virginia and how they have found community and resilience to continue to resist. I also greatly appreciated how easy this book is to read, so that anyone, regardless of age or skill level, can pick it up and understand the message behind the text.