Thanks to Net Galley for the digital ARC.

Bump rating to 3.75. I am not Jewish... I requested this because I felt it fell into my interest in other cultures, and on that front it was a very satisfactory read. Author Naomi Ragen provided detailed descriptions of food, living conditions, customs, and more in a surprisingly relatable setting. For me, the reading went slowly only because of the extensive use of the Orthodox jargon in the story; although a glossary was provided in the back of the book, I find these difficult to access in a digital edition. After a great deal of build up and scene setting, it seemed to wind down quickly at the end.

Good for people like me who want enjoyable insight into other cultures, recognizing that I'm ignorant about this particular culture, and trust Ragen's descriptions (her acknowledgements indicate she has the background).