Isaac tries to balance his "normal" life as a regular high school student and his secret life of pot growing. Isaac's family has an illegal grow-op in BC. Isaac is a character you've seen before, and Sam is a manic pixie nightmare girl. In many ways a run of the mill almost cliche YA coming of age story. Isaac's family lives deep in the woods outside of town, they're growing pot on government land and are constantly worried I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Overall: This as quite an interesting coming-of-age story, which I found filled with humor, honesty, and love.īLOG| INSTAGRAM| BLOGLOVIN| FRIEND ME ON GOODREADS. Most of this book centers around Isaac trying to decide if he should be a third generation grow farmer of Draft Dodger Dark or if he should chase his own dreams. Pro: Kyi did a fantastic job immersing me in Isaac's struggle. They had a special sibling bond, and it was probably largely related to their unique upbringing. Pro: The interactions between Isaac and his sister, Judith, were some of my favorites. They were not best communicators, but their actions clearly showed how much affection they held for each other.Ĭon: There is this really traumatic part that happens with the bears at about 93% through. There were many events which clearly showed how much this family cared for each other. Pro: Isaac's family was different, but there was a lot of love. I liked discovering all the different parts of him. He was honest and real, and well developed. Fair warning - it's br Pro: I loved Isaac's voice. Con: There is this really traumatic part that happens with the bears at about 93% through. They were not best communicators, but their actions clearly showed how much affection they held for each other. Highly recommended for mature YA collections.more I cried and I ached for Isaac as he tried to find his place in the world, but wasn't left with a feeling of despair.
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Personally, growing up and living in rural wilderness areas make me able to relate to this one on many other levels as well. Anyone who has ever had to keep a secret or take care of an elderly relative will relate to this story so closely. It is a story with a TON of heart about secrets, family and growing up in a very, very unique setting. I was fascinated with the premise of this book and couldn't stop reading. I have said again and again recently that I'm starting to rate more and more on originality and this book NAILED the quintessential feel of quality YA wrapped in a completely new storyline. Thanks to House of Anansi Press for the review copy of this title. It is a story with a TON of heart about secrets, family and growing up in a very, very unique set Completely and utterly original, this YA captivated me from page one.
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And as his final year of high school comes to an end, she makes him consider a new kind of life pursuing his interest in art, even if that means leaving behind his beloved home in the Rockies and severing all ties with his family.įor a while he hopes he can have it all, until a disastrous graduation night, when Sam’s desperate grab for her father’s attention suddenly puts his entire family at risk.moreĬompletely and utterly original, this YA captivated me from page one. Isaac’s girlfriend Sam is unpredictable, ambitious and needy. It’s no time to fall in love with the daughter of a cop. His parents operate an illegal marijuana grow-op, Hazel is a bear that guards the property, and his family’s livelihood is a deep secret. Isaac’s girlfriend Sam is unpredict Isaac loves art class, drives an old pickup, argues with his father and hangs out with his best buddy, Hazel. Isaac loves art class, drives an old pickup, argues with his father and hangs out with his best buddy, Hazel.