This was such a heart wrenching take on friendship, perseverance, and advocacy. Like literally, I’m going to just sit with a bowl of ice cream and maybe in silence for a while after reading this. My heart breaks for all the women across the world who have to endure violence. This is definitely a must-read.

What a fun way to look at physics. I've always loved physics more than any other sect of science because it is relevant to every single thing we do. I mean, atoms are everywhere. But to apply it to such intangible concepts? I loved it!

I’m not even totally sure how to collect my thoughts after finishing this book. The main characters are so flawed and so human. Farr really shows how mindsets change as we age, especially about revolutionary ideas and idealism. Ugh I might have to sit with this for a bit and come back. Amazing for a first novel.

I got an arc of this book. It. touched a piece of my soul I didn't even know was there. I have never preordered something so fast just to have my own physical copy to read, and re-read again. I seriously could not put this book down. It took precedent over my other responsibilities, and I am not upset about it (though my calendar and to-do list might disagree). I will be reading Weaver's past book and any other books she writes moving forward. The honesty of the characters connected with me as I connected with each of them. The importance of family and forgiveness? Agh! I can't take it! A must read for every person I know.

I cannot believe I waited this long to read this classic. I also can't believe how captivated I was. I thought this would be a long read that I made my way through slowly. Nope! The plot and pull of the story were so good I had no choice but to fly through it to see what the crazed mind of the narrator would do next.

I really enjoyed this one. It was refreshing to see the cultural analysis after each lesser known Slavic tale. It's a good explanation of what lives behind folklore.

Oh yea, baby. Another slay by Keefe. I love learning about the North of Ireland and the Troubles. This book made me think about that time in history in a way I hadn't previously. It really makes you analyze why people act the way they do, even if you think that could never be you. It also looks at how age can change our convictions. I appreciate the narrative following so closely to history but reading as a true story, not a string of facts.

I wish I could rate this much more than just 5 stars. I don’t think a story has ever opened my eyes and heart so specifically at such a large scale as this one. This story is so full of intersectionality and true minority experience. Although it's fantasy, it holds so much truth about our world's history and human behavior. I don't want to give spoilers, but this book will change you. Read it immediately.

Just wow. I will be rereading this more than once so I can pay more attention to the absolute masterful storytelling woven together by the author.

The last couple pages had me sat and shook. The end almost made the story for me. I enjoyed the entire read, but it was those last few pages that made me love the story overall.

This story was so extraordinarily thoughtful and detailed in the best of ways. I always love a multi-timeline story that jumps back and forth, and this author does it well.

This was such a fun read for a nonfiction book. Language is so powerful, and there are things taught in this book that I notice in everyday communication still! So good! Definitely going to look into more by this author.

Yes! Honorable mention for the Polish roots in this story. I love the dichotomy between the Polish Catholics and Slavic/Polish folklore... the way the story combines the two side by side. Ught this was so good and over too quickly! I need more of these characters and this story!

I love all things Irish history. This story was so good at showing the reality (kind of.. this is a fiction thriller) of just regular citizens in the ongoing struggle in the North of Ireland between all the different paramilitary groups during, and after, the Troubles. #slay. Also, I'm a sucker for stories focused on sisterhood and a mother protecting her child.

Ugh wow. This story touches on so much but is organized so well that I was able to follow right along the whole time without losing the story's purpose. I mean, I deeply cared about what happened to this unlikeable protagonist. Love an author who can make me hate and love a character at the same time.

Well, I think I’ve found another beloved author. What a beautiful writing style. The North of Ireland? Sisterhood? IRA? Female protagnoisnt willing to do anything for her family? Love.

I've been a Hunger Games fanatic since I was a pre-teen. This book was no different. I'm scared to reread it again because it made me feel that much. But I must... I must reread...

Oof. "Once There Were Wolves" has been my favorite book by this author for YEARS. Maybe even my favorite book overall. This is a CLOSE second. The character development. The switching between narrators. The mystery and the way the reader learned just tidbits of info at just the right moments. If you're wondering why I'm not using complete sentences, it's because I can't help but gawk in shock at such a beautiful story. I cried. Big time.

This book did a great job at tackling the issue of misogyny head on while  highlighting intersectionality and the way it all directly connects to the extremely prevalent problem of violence against women. It is clear the author is heavily researched and extremely educated on this topic, and her tone made such a heavy text easier to read and comprehend.

This might be the most invoking collection of poetry I’ve ever read… and don’t forget to read the author’s note on this one. That's all. I think you have to read it for yourself.

This was such a beatiful telling of identity, intersectinoality, and owning one's sense of self in a world where tons of people point hateful fingers.

I got this book on one of my trips, as I always do when traveling somewhere new, and wasn't sure what to expect of it. Damn, I learned so much about different birds except I wanted to keep reading? And then it was over? Good stuff.

Girlll my jaw was DROPPED the whole time. I also love how ther story is told in interviews, so the reader gets so many different perspectives on one crazy situation. I could not put it down.

Oh my GOSSSHHHH! A book comprised of letters? And done so well! I love my WWII historical fiction, and this story was a cherry on top. It covers a lesser known area victimized by the Nazis and does so through letters between members of a book club. A book club that gave people hope during a terrible time. Also love the movie.

I had owned this book for a couple years before I finally picked it up and read it. I swear, books find you when they're meant to. This story reminded me why I lovereading literary fiction and why I love writing. It rekindled that fire in me. Not only is it a diverse set of characters, it's a unique plot! That doesn't happen often these days! I also LOVE when timeline is used as a literary device. The author goes back and forth across the full timeline of the story in the most masterful way I have ever had the pleasure of reading.