"Culley’s compelling free-verse poems accumulate into a poignant story of a family that was already struggling and then transformed into something unrecognizable. Liv’s narration is touching, honest, and perceptive. A story of love and resilience as much as loss and grief." (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review))
"Piercingly realistic. A poignant, humanizing exploration of a sadly timely issue." (Kirkus Reviews)
"An emotional journey that follows a life-altering tragedy. Culley weaves carefully chosen details into a slowly forming tapestry. A tale that is both harrowing in subject matter and elegant in execution." (ALA Booklist)
"A heartbreaking story about a topic that is too prevalent in today’s society." (School Library Journal)
"Eloquent narrative verse. Culley deftly captures the community’s nuanced responses and the heartbreak both families navigate as this devastating tragedy becomes a political battleground." (Publishers Weekly)
