“This is rich, satisfying storytelling, indeed.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The language is simple, but its crafting is deft and emotional. Rowan herself is a believable blend of heroic and desperate, and the book is particularly perceptive.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Most enjoyable: a life-affirming, witty, romantic read, about freedom, responsibility and love.” — Sunday Times (London)
“Completely gorgeous. A tremendously sympathetic and engaging central character and huge dollops of intense love and pain. This book has it all.” — www.thebookbag.co.uk
“The story is delicately written. A solid tale of what it takes to grow up and how to ask for help.” — Publishers Weekly
“Give this poignant, rewarding story to teens who need books dealing with grief who crave romance amid tragedy and hardship.” — School Library Journal
“[A] warm, graceful first person narrative…readers will stick by Rowan as she builds sustaining new relationships.” — Horn Book Magazine
