Freckled: A Memoir of Growing up Wild in Hawaii

“My eyes feel as hot as the volcano goddess Pele's intense fire. I incinerate him with my gaze as pain turns to rage. “You're gonna be sorry.” Anger is armor. “I'm the best you'll never have.” I slam the door.”

I enjoyed going down memory lane with Neal, and learning about what it was like growing up in Kauai living the untamed life, with all its adventures, disasters, and life lessons. Neal used a fun and unique style of writing by telling her story of growing up through her point of view at that age, truly bringing the reader along for the journey and feeling her struggles. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys Hawaii or interesting memoirs.