This is an eclectic and enjoyable short story collection. I appreciated the variety and never felt jerked around, which sometimes happens when stories are not linked in any way. But here we have diverse settings and time periods (even dipping into the future and outer space) but we still feel grounded enough to avoid disorientation. In other words the writing keeps us on our toes but never makes us dizzy. I like the thread of the fantastical that is woven throughout the collection. I will look forward to more from this talented author.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance e-galley; all opinions in my review are 100% my own.

An eclectic, honest and beautifully written collection about grieving parents, a nephew that re-discovers his aunt through art, two co-workers desperate to leave what they know behind, a teacher struggling with the loss of a student and so much more. Even though each story had its own uniqueness, they all blended wonderfully.

"Do whatever you need to do to get away from what hurts you, to solve the puzzle of staying alive, to find a way."

It’s not an easy read on your kindle. The format is weird and I hope it’s only a kindle thing. This is a short read but fully packed. I really recommend it.

This was a good book. I really enjoyed the plot, the writing, the characters.Dont skip this one on publication day.