Add me to the "ahhhh" group who loved this story. I found a physical copy in a Little Free Library and snagged it, even though I still went with my digital options from the library (audio/kindle). I've enjoyed having all three formats, even though it's overkill. The audio was wonderful, a perfect voice match for our MC/Coyote. Quite a few quotes saved in the Goodreads Quotes section, and I made quite a few highlights to save myself. I enjoy picking up the physical book and leafing through, remembering moments throughout the book. I SHOULD put this in my Little Free Library to continue on its journey, but I kind of want to keep a copy for my personal bookshelf too (although, with SO many books out there, will I get around to re-reading it?)

This reminded me a bit of [book:Savvy|2133795] - another book which features a young girl as the MC, with a unique voice. Savvy has even more of a twang (and unfortunately the audio there did NOT match, so I'd just recommend reading that one). More "magic" in that one, but the girls really do have a similar feel, in the way they think and talk. 

This book also reminded me a little of [book:Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting|59836844] - with the bus, and a bunch of characters coming together and finding friendship and almost family. 

Loved all the book talk - the various books mentioned.

This was two books in a row (just finished Worst Case Scenario by T.J.Newman) where a car accident claims the lives of multiple family members - and as mentioned in the review for that book, it just brings back memories of hearing about our son's basketball coach. Strong parallels, as the father and middle child are now going on alone, while the mother and two other children were killed in a horrible crash. I already think about them more than one would think, even without similarities showing up in the books I'm reading. 

Listening to the audio, I didn't make as many notes/highlights as I'm sure I would have if I'd been reading it on Kindle. Lots of little profound statements/life lessons like "I remembered how he talked to folks. How he didn’t raise his voice, but talked soft. How he talked right into their eyes. Person to person. Always kindness..." and funny things like Salvador saying "You told Lester you were as good at driving as Rodeo!” and Coyote replying “Rodeo’s not that good a driver.”

So - two thumbs up. Yup, I cried a couple of times here. 
YA, but this old lady absolutely enjoyed it. I think it was a stand-alone when first written, but a sequel was just released. I'll probably read it.