I loved this book! It was heart-breaking at times, but I also found it uplifting and I love how Rachel and her father were able to maintain a close relationship in spite of the hardships that occurred. I also loved the character of Sister Catherine and how she was such a constant and important part of Rachel's life. I enjoyed reading about the Hawaiian folklore and history. I had no idea that the US even had leper colonies and that it has not been so long ago that they were closed. This is definitely a book I could read again!