[Review] Where the Lockwood Grows by Olivia A Cole

This is a great book. Not only is it a beautiful story, but there is a lot of intelligent subtext. Environmentally conscious. Anti-corporation. Socially aware—with a broad spectrum of character diversity. There are even some great mini lessons on government and economy—just little pops of information so well blended into the story that you hardly notice they are there.

While some of the topics in this book might be heavy, the tone is hopeful and upbeat. This book is a real celebration of Earth and family, with a very stiff nod towards nonconformity/individuality (of which I heartily approve). I was fighting back the tears by the end.

P.S. Be sure to read the Acknowledgments at the end of this book. Even that brought tears to my eyes.

Note: I received this book as an ARC. It is scheduled to be released 8/15/23.