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Darby McLaughlin
is on page 276 of 320
That was beautiful. I forgot I was reading someone else reading. Inga wrote so well and with just enough detail that I saw the way her life mirrored Torie’s. One gruff older man, a young boy misguided and angry, a softer boy from nowhere who was good, and a girl trying to be what everyone needed. I don’t want this book to end now. I think I’ll really miss these characters. I’m attached to both girls.
— Feb 09, 2026 10:26PM
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Darby McLaughlin
is on page 302 of 320
NOOOO TELL ME MOREEE ugh but i can also imagine that he is gracious with her. He had a good life, and she gave him that. It may take a while, but I think he can appreciate that.
— Feb 10, 2026 09:24AM
Darby McLaughlin
is on page 296 of 320
“And I marveled at how so much of our lives, in the bizarre and twisted way of the world, had been put into motion by my walk to town on an October day when I was seventeen years old.”
This is the best way to describe the butterfly effect. That’s what this whole book is.
— Feb 10, 2026 09:18AM
This is the best way to describe the butterfly effect. That’s what this whole book is.
Darby McLaughlin
is on page 248 of 320
“Eventually, I gave up the notebook and novels I pointlessly carried in the diaper bag and stopped longing for the life I might have had.” So much to be said here. Her old life shrouded in motherhood, hidden behind the needs of her child.
— Feb 09, 2026 09:38PM
Darby McLaughlin
is on page 243 of 320
I’m really excited to read the other mother’s perspective. Also, calling her Forest Mother is so perfect. I’m glad he didn’t get abandoned.
— Feb 09, 2026 09:28PM
Darby McLaughlin
is on page 197 of 320
It’s just such a nice read. I’m curious about Seth. He seems okay now, but something could really set him off. I’m glad Ruby-Alice passed on, she deserves to be with her family. What is Torie going to do with all those dogs.
— Feb 08, 2026 09:55AM
Darby McLaughlin
is on page 156 of 320
This book is so sad, in a slow, building kind of way. It’s very gentle. There’s a lot of promise for Tori though, I think.
— Feb 06, 2026 10:22AM
