Oh, what an edgy novel dealing with taboo topics. Let me say this, I do not it’s appropriate to have a relationship with a child, but that really isn’t what this story is. A young guy meets a little 8 year old girl who lives in terrible conditions. Both her parents are drug addicts, sex addicts, and drug dealers who in no way are caring for their young children. Kellen steps in and starts taking care of Wavy, making sure she makes it school, has food, and even cleans the kitchen. This goes on for several years. Suddenly Wavy is a teenager and Keller has to fight his growing feelings and try to keep her at a distance. Wavy is a force greater than he us. Kellen craves love as much as Wavy does. It’s no wonder it becomes too much for him. This is not glorifying pedophilia, it’s a story of dysfunctional families and the devastating effect it has on young vulnerable children. It stunts their growth. Kellen doesn’t have the maturity of an adult because his childhood was wrought with dysfunctional relationships too. Drug addicted parents can’t be there to protect their child. The child witnesses all kinds of things they should never see or know about. They are worldly wise, but emotionally stunted. This is jot a book one reads lightly. One must look below the surface to truly understand what the author is trying to show, and Ms. Greenwood does this extremely well. I am glad I listened to this book and didn’t allow my own horror of the topic to keep me from the deeper meaning. Drugs destroy families and lives, and this book shows this in graphic detail. Happy reading!