This was a wonderfully done novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed getting to know David Monk through this book. I was invested in what was going on and thought the overall feel worked with the genre. Henry D. Terrell has a strong writing style and was glad I got to read this.

I had no idea what this book was about when I picked it up, and honestly, it really surprised me in a good way. This is such an emotional and thought-provoking story.
David’s power to heal without touching is fascinating but also a huge burden, especially with the pressure from his family and community. His friendship with Walter, a musical prodigy with his own struggles, is at the heart of the story, and I loved how their bond was both powerful and messy.
The pacing was a little slow at times, but the themes of being different, dealing with the past, and finding your true self made it really worth sticking with.

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the chance to read this one!

Final rating 3.7/5 stars rounded up to 4