by: Dayna Lorentz
rating: really liked
Both Reenie and Rufus don't feel like they belong. Reenie because her mom is in treatment and she is sent to live with a great aunt she's never met, and Rufus because he believes he's the worst Great Horned Owl that ever was. When their paths cross, they teach each other lessons they didn't even know they needed to learn.
The writing in this book is so endearing. The voices of each character are strong and unique and really give you a glimpse into their perspective. Each character has to come to terms with the situations that have come about as a result of their mothers and learn to trust.
The obvious lessons in this book are about falconry and wild bird rehabilitation, but the underlying messages are about family, friendship, and learning which walls you can let down.
TW: Foster Care, Domestic Violence, Depression/Mental Illness
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