A review by xangemtheelibrarian
The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I didn't see the twist until right before it happened. Wow. I honestly could care less about Matthew and his family's struggles. It's one of those kinds of books where I wanted to skip ever part of his POV just to get back to Nadia and Mila. 

Surviving often comes with shame and/guilt. It comes with a lot of icky feelings because people often have to do things that are against their nature or moral system. But surviving is something to be proud of too.