Book description
It’s June 2020, and on top of the Covid shutdowns and racial justice revolution, Billie Knight’s dad just died. She soon realizes he wasn’t the one who hurt her when she was a kid—but then who the hell was?
Billie, a fifty-year-old muralist and art teacher, sets out to solve…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Light Reclaimed as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Fresh and raw, the characters deal with emotional issues, addiction, and growing up. It's hard to put down!
The writing has a sharp, almost punk sensibility that gradually gives us insight into the characters. It's an engaging dive into dealing with trauma without being lurid or maudlin. Even though the characters' experiences are far from my own life experience, they are relatable in the very real ways they navigate the world, and confront familiar human dilemmas.
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