pickSet in early 80s Britain, this is a heartrending story from the POV of a 9yr old. In his journey to search for his half brother & his drug-dependent mother, he discovers his identity, human connection & love among unexpected people. Well written, characters realistically drawn, it shows the realities of foster care & adoption system, the difficulties foster children undergo, the role of social workers & foster care givers.I just want to hug Leon.
erzascarletbookgasm I remember @Cinfhen ‘s recommendation on this and her subsequent giveaway, so it‘s definitely a #blameitonCinfhen #blameitonlitsy for #Booked2018 (edited) 7y
ephemeralwaltz Yes! Really enjoyed this one. 7y
alisiakae Oh, wow. I need to read this! I‘m adopted, and my birth mother also struggled with addiction. Which prompt did you read this for #Booked2018? 7y
erzascarletbookgasm @4thhouseontheleft this was for #blameitonlitsy 🙂I hope you‘ll get to read it. Sad yet hopeful. 7y
