The Sol Majestic

This book is delightful, but not fluffy. Kenna's coming-of-age journey is pretty tumultuous. It's a little bit fairy-tale-like, in that the broad brushstrokes of the plot are obvious. But the details surprised me at every turn.

Technically, we only see Kenna's PoV, but the book isn't too tightly focused on him. There are references to things Kenna has no way of knowing and occasional glimpses into other characters' emotions. But instead of feeling like errors to me, those qualities contributed to the fairy-tale feel. This is a story about finding one's place in life and building community, not just a story about Kenna.

But I do love Kenna! And all the other characters too. What a cast. Montgomery was my favorite.

I'm so excited to have discovered a great author who is new to me, and I look forward to reading more of his work.