This was my first book by Hibbert, and I really liked it. I really loved her point of view, both as a woman of color, as well as a writer on the spectrum. I feel like, so often, when disabilities are represented in books and movies it's written by people who know nothing about it. It was eye opening to read a book written from the perspective of a woman on the spectrum, written by a woman on the spectrum. On a personal note, a member of my family is also on the spectrum, and this book helped me understand the way they see the world, which I am so thankful for.
The characters in this book were relatable, lovable, and I was rooting for them every step of the way. I think we'd all like to find our own Evan; a man who is calm, patient, and really sees us for who we are, not what society has deemed us to be. It doesn't hurt that he's also a total heartthrob. Ruth is a real woman with real issues and struggles. I completely understood how and why she removed herself from society. I loved seeing her break out of her self confinement, and learn that she deserved the world. And Evan did not save her. She saved herself.
This is book one of three in the Ravenswood Series, and I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series, Damaged Goods. It's on my Kindle, just waiting for me to find the time.
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