Set on an island off the coast of Washington, Bear follows two sisters spending their days working dead-end jobs and caring for their ailing mother. That is, until a bear turns up outside of their home and upends their lives. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this quiet, captivating story and the powerful ending tied it all together. This beautifully written novel examines the bonds of sisterhood, the wonders of nature, and the pain of grief and change.