A compelling split time novel that follow two very different young women who became friends. Olive tells her story from the 1940's while, Jo tells her story from years later coming back to Alamogordo, and looking back at the Trinity nuclear bomb test of 1945.
A coming of age story story of two young women who though very different found a friendship. A compelling novel, that intensifies as the little pieces begin to click together, in this incredible story of faith, resilience, and friendship. Olive hates that she has been sent to live in town with her grandmother, while the rest of her family stays on the ranch. She doesn't know what to do with ever cheerful Jo Hawthorne, who seems to have everything figured out. But there are secrets going around that not everything is as it appears, and there is more going on at the ranch than her family lets on.
Jo comes back to Alamogordo to tie up things as her father is dying, but she has also come for answers. I loved how the story is told by both the friends, but in different times. It's a powerful story of faith and friendship, and explores how we don't always know the other side of the story and what others are going through. Jo struggles with her faith later in life, but it was so powerful to see how seeds planted along the way can grow when you aren't looking. The author does a great job of bringing to life the tragedy of what happened at Trinity, realistically showing the tensions and sacrifices. A highly compelling read, wonderfully crafted, and powerful. Definitely recommend!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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