In a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Everett Lindt works on his father’s sheep farm. A senior in high school, Everett is unlike most of his classmates, who are counting the days until they can leave Sault Ste. Marie. He is devoted to his animals and life on the farm. There is a new girl in town named Mary. When Everett meets Mary, it is love at first sight. He has never felt this way before, but he is sure this is the real thing. They are inseparable for the next nine months, but there is one problem: Mary wants to go to art school in California. It has been her dream and Everett is desperate to change her mind. Young love and family obligation give this quiet, beautifully rendered novel a category all its own. The reader can see the land, feel the chill of winter, and the heartbeat of young love. There are detailed, sometimes graphic depictions of farm life, but they are handled sensitively, even in the harshest moments. What does it mean when a week after finishing this novel, I am still thinking about Everett and Mary? This well-written, debut, coming-of-age novel is simply outstanding! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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