When I first saw this on NetGalley I was drawn to it because of the cover. I initially thought, like many others, that this was a children´s book but once you read it you find out it is so much more and everyone can read and appreciate it.
This book although it is short, it is very powerful. It is a strong and relatable depiction of what it is like to have a brother or a sister. It specially hit hard for me because I love my brother so I was able to relate to a lot of things especially regarding growing up and moving on. The things this book tries to portray take time to sink in, this book touches on topics like depression, separation, comparing yourself to other people among other things.
The illustrations give this book a nice unique touch, they are simple but are able to portray a bigger message that what it is written. As I said before poetry is not my favorite genre because I don´t always “understand” it, but the poetry in this book is simple and powerful. I was able to fully “understand” what the author was trying to achieve through her poetry and I was deeply moved by it.
Overall I truly enjoyed this book, the reason I took 1 star was because the ending left me with an unpleasant feeling, like it concluded fast. But, overall I truly recommend this book for everyone who has a brother or sister or is interested in the topic. It is a short book that is able to capture every emotion that comes with having a sibling.
Thank you, Leva Khal and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book
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