There was so much I loved about this book but at the very top are the conversations Remy has with himself. In exploring his rationale for his actions while remembering that he is a very young child he has the logic of someone who hasn’t been tainted by social pressures. Six or seven years old he is left to survive on his own with few physical resources other than his ability to reason and discover his limitations. He deals with pain, with being alone and totally cut off from society not knowing who to trust, believing that the world is on the brink of destruction. Broken bones and broken in spirit he is a little boy facing at best despair and at worst death.

There is a woman, Anne, who is damaged in her own way, but her salvation, or so she believes, is saving children, especially those no one else wants. She desperately wants Remy, this terribly damaged child. And Remy needs to be wanted so is this going to be a miraculous match or a spectacular failure?

There is no going back - this story will haunt you. Amazing, incredible story, writing, characters, thoughts. Brava Catherine Ryan Hyde. A million thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for a copy. ( )

Remy’s mother has passed away. His dad has gone off the deep end and has decided the world is a terrible place. He has taken 5 year old Remy to a remote area to live off the land. But, after a few terrible years Remy’s dad dies and leaves him all alone. Remy does all he can to survive but he is eventually tragically injured and he has no idea how to relate to people.

Remy tore my heart out! His struggles to survive at such a young age is horrific. This story is heartbreaking, terrifying and then joyful. I wish I could have taken Remy and just hugged him. And Anne! I swear that woman has an amazing heart. I would love to see a sequel made because I felt there was something more to Anne’s situation. Plus, I would love to see Remy succeed!

This book is incredible, as most of Catherine Ryan Hyde’s books are! I have only read a few of her books but I have loved every one. And I honestly think this is the best one I have read so far.

Talk about strong characters and an amazing tale which will have you crying and jumping for joy!

Need an emotional read…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review. ( )