I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I had a tough time getting into the writing style at the beginning of the book--lots of short, declarative sentences--but it suits seven-year-old Sam and will probably resonate with YA readers. The subtle shift in Allegra Goodman's prose reflects Sam's transition into her teen years well, but I still felt like I, as the reader, was being kept at arm's length from the plot and Sam's experience, though maybe that reflects Sam's coping mechanism. While I wasn't able to warm up to or fully appreciate Sam, I do think the reflections on domestic abuse and dysfunction are spot-on and poignant.