by Laura Taylor Namey
To deal with her mother’s expensive hoarding Darcy Wells escapes into books. In fear she will be taken from her mother, Darcy has kept this secret from everyone but her best friend Marisol, and Marisol’s brother, who does repairs in their chaotic apartment. When the building gets a new manager, Darcy fears she may no longer be able to keep the secret. Then Asher strolls into the bookstore where Darcy works. As the two begin to form a friendship, Darcy discovers there maybe somebody else with whom she can be open and honest about her life.
Bookworms get ready to enjoy a book about a fellow reader. This story is equal parts family drama, remarkable friendship, romance, and self-journey. Though lacking in diversity (everybody but Marisol and her family appears to be white), the cast of characters is a wonderfully collective bunch. These characters include Darcy, her mother, Marisol, and Asher, but Darcy’s boss, and the wig shop owner next door to the bookstore. A fun bonus is that each chapter begins with a quote from a classic book.
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