"Pittman also maintains an even balance of tension throughout the novel'the story flows along with just enough good and just enough bad to keep readers interested."
"Young readers will relate to Emily's struggles to obey her parents and do the right thing, as well as her innate curiosity and desire to get to the bottom of things."
"Bauer's characters experience remarkable growth throughout the novel. When Charlotte's grandkids first arrive, she's constantly anxious, desperate to keep a happy face for the grieving kids. At first, Charlotte bases her parenting style on how she raised her own kids, but she comes to realize that she can make some changes this time . . . "