Review: Loved it!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2014
I found this story to be cute with real life happening in the midst of science fiction.  Shirley is a strong character who has been through her share of violence so why wouldn't she dream of being cherished and safe.  She is also close to her friend's daughter, Hannah, who just happens to be one of her students and worries that she is witnessing violence that can scar her for life.  It was sad about Hannah's mom but it made sense for her to end up with Shirley looking after her.  I really enjoyed the interaction between Shirley and her alien and how they both dealt with being scarred for life.  I liked reconnecting with Maggie as well and to see how she was doing and making a life in space.  I read some of the other reviews but really people, this is fiction and science fiction at that.  The character were well developed and the story wasn't out of touch.  I took this book as a light, fun read and was happy with it.  It would be nice to see Claire's story come along soon though.