Wider than the Sky
by Katherine Rothschild
Pub Date: 19 Jan 2021
Read courtesy of http://netgalley.com
I agree with the publisher's representation of Wider than the Sky; "Katherine Rothschild explores the pain and power of forgiveness," and she does it well. Never preachy or melodramatic, the reader feels Sabine's pain, irrational thinking, and growth.
Some very clever details made certain situations quite realistic and vivid. So there are no spoilers, just watch for the scene where Sabine is trying not to drink alcohol at a party. The author was talented at including details throughout the story that were relevant on many levels as the story progressed around them. On the other hand, a few descriptions eluded me or were open to interpretation, like, "It felt like someone eating candy through tears."
Like many YA novels, the teens save the day, and the adults muck things up. Fortunately, in Wider than the Sky the parents here have good intentions and aren't just incompetent. The author also does a seamless job of integrating poetry into the motif and action of the story.
The story approaches forgiveness on many different levels -- sisters, friends, parents, and romantic partners -- through twin siblings, the "girl code," a bisexual/polyamorous relationship, and first love. I'm looking forward to putting this in my HS library.
4 1/2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐🗲
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