This book was beautiful. From start to finish, you get a feeling and understanding of how life is like for an adolescent Māori. From cultural practices to the responsibilities as an older sibling. It was heavy for me in some areas where abuse, alcoholism, and racism were present, and as a Māori, sadly, it's common and constantly swept under the rug. So, to bring awareness of these aspects to light in this book gave me a sense of not being alone through those struggles and hardships. This book brought me to tears, made me at times nervous to flip the pages to see what else was to cross paths with these boys, and really showcased that love triumphs all.

It's definitely a captivating must-read!