A review by bibliobrandie
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

4.0

This is the kind of book that I know when I am going in it's going to make me feel all the feels and I try to deny it but I can't. This story of Cash and Delaney is a beautiful exploration of friendship, family, grief, and love. You are rooting for them from the first page. The secondary characters are also great and I would give anything to have a Pawpaw like Pep. This coming-of-age story is timeless and beautifully written. Though this novel deals with mature themes like substance use, death, and sexual assault, I think it's appropriate and will appeal to some middle grade readers.