Dear Edward is so far the first 5-star read of 2023. I was a bit apprehensive about this book. It deals with an airplane crash (this is not a spoiler, you read about this right on the book jacket). For an anxious flyer like myself who travels a lot, there seemed to be no perfect time to read this. So I picked it up right after coming back from a trip and knowing that I wouldn't need to fly for a while. I definitely do not recommend bringing this book with your on the plane! In the book we follow 12-year old Eddie, who along with his mom, dad and older brother is moving from New York to Los Angeles. The narrative alternates between the chapters on board of the plane and chapters focused on Eddie's recovery and life after the crash. It is definitely a heart-wrenching story, but one that is so masterfully written, you can't help but fall in love with it. After I finished the book, I looked up Ann Napolitano's interviews and apparently the book was inspired by a true story. I highly recommend this book, but be aware of the emotional triggers: grief, loss of family, survivor's guilt to name a few. 5 out of 5 stars.
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