The Secret Language of Sisters by Luanne Rice
In this young adult novel, two sisters have to overcome physical and emotional trials without the benefit of each other. Ruth Anne (Roo) McCabe falls into what is believed to be a coma after a bad car accident while trying to respond to a text message from her sister Tilly. In reality, Roo is experiencing locked-in syndrome and is totally aware of everything going on around her, although she has no way of making it known. Tilly is dealing with an immense amount of guilt from sending the perilous text and the feelings that she has caused the accident.
This was a fantastic read. It touched on an important topic of texting and driving. While I disagree with the author - I would not hold someone responsible for texting to someone who might be driving - it made me more aware of driving dangers.
A standout aspect of this book was the relationship between the two sisters. It was clear that the two cared for one another, and still had a strong bond even when they couldn't physically speak. Both sisters struggle with feelings of guilt and responsibility for the accident, but neither one turns to blaming the other.
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a young adult novel more. It was a very clean read and had limited romance. Both adults and teenagers alike will be able to enjoy this book on the importance of family and persevering through the hardest of times.
No comments:
Post a Comment