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by Jacquelyn Mitchard Ronnie has witnessed something no one should, especially a child. Veronica "Ronnie" Swan witnesses the death of her two siblings, and the guilt of not saving them. The killer is caught, but justice is short lived. With each passing summer, Ronnie’s parents slowly heal, but Ronnie doesn’t. Like her parents, Ronnie leans on her Mormon faith, but her belief is wobbly; doubts creep in. Ronnie eventually makes plans to appease her emotions. It takes years, but Ronnie is clever in her decisions and seemingly mature for her age, but on the inside she’s still a 12-year-old; angry at her parents and the killer who got away with it. When Ronnie finally makes her move, it’s a drawn out, heart stopping scene. In Cage of Stars, the author takes the lead character and surrounds her with a menagerie of characters (different beliefs & upbringings) who reach out to her like human life preservers. As the story moves, one can’t help but wish she’d reach out to one so she, too, can begin the healing process. The storyline is well developed and characters deep. In listening to the abridged edition, I don’t feel I’ve missed much. However, I do feel Ronnie’s transition to California to train as an emergency medical technician was too easy and lacked the realistic questions from a landlord. Cage of Stars draws out the deepest of emotions in its audience. Share it with someone in need of a really good read. |
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Cage of Stars