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A harsh, gritty and yet somehow hopeful novel. This is not one for our younger readers or any who are more sensitive to certain topics but it is a very important story, one that needs to be told and has been, with honesty, balance and insight.

 

We find ourselves in Derry, Ireland, in the summer of 2023 when the story opens. We meet sixteen-year-old Ezra, a young boy who is sadly no stranger to crossing lines. The only difference is that this time the line-crossing might mean someone is dead. This time it’s really serious. He has to run from justice, he has to cross another line, the border into Northen Ireland but that also means he has to leave his little sister Evie behind and she is the only thing that matters in his life.

 

Nine-year-old Evie sees it differently. Ezra made her safe, took her into care, he is always there for her, always keeping her safe so, as far as she is concerned this is no different and she should be with him. It’s one thing to feel invisible, it’s another to have to become it.