This was a beautiful story, nicely told between standard writing and then the inclusion of the main character’s original poetry. Emily (no actual relation to Emily Dickinson) is off at boarding school (in Emily Dickinson’s hometown) for a fresh start away from the terrible memories, looks, and stories after her boyfriend killed himself in the school library in front of her. A fresh start is difficult and Emily is deeply scarred by the tragedy and coming to terms with it. However, a powerful need to write poetry, along with a growing friendship with her roommate, K.T., help her through it. I appreciated that though this was a bit sad, it was not an overwhelmingly sad or depressing book. And how could I not love a boarding school story which includes a brief shout-out to the The Secret Language-the very first boarding school book I read and loved? The bits about Emily Dickinson, along with Emily’s original poetry, are beautifully incorporated. This was a lovely story.
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