In 1986, under a distant mother and dying father, eleven-year-old Eve Hofmann is coming of age. When her mother makes a new friend, Eve is lonely and tries to be nice to Valerie Pleasant. But after a horrifying incident in the basement, Eve discovers Valerie is anything but pleasant.
In 1986, under a distant mother and dying father, eleven-year-old Eve Hofmann is coming of age. When her mother makes a new friend, Eve is lonely and tries to be nice to Valerie Pleasant. But after a horrifying incident in the basement, Eve discovers Valerie is anything but pleasant.
What a wonderfully fresh voice. While not my typical book choice, it was a pleasant surprise. I look forward to Mattice’s next novel with eager anticipation.