Helen has been dead for more than a hundred years and has passed the time haunting individuals – most recently Mr. Brown, a high school English teacher. While accompanying Mr. Brown to school one day, Helen notices a boy, James, noticing her; something that should be impossible. But there is more to this boy than there seems and he and Helen soon embark on an incredible journey of self discovery, second chances and redemption.Helen's personality blends innocence and worldliness in an intriguing combination while James balances her innocence with passion and emotion. This novel is about more than just redemption, it is about accepting yourself and making a conscious choice to live the life you choose. Emotion is this novel's strength as Whitcomb puts the reader inside the head and heart of Helen and James. Somehow this novel balances aspects of a star-crossed lover tale as well as a heartwarming romance without giving in to the sappy language often found in YA literature. Poignant, bittersweet and beautifully crafted, “A Certain Slant of Light” is incredibly touching novel that will impact readers long after the book is finished.
Book Source: Local Library
Reviewer: Rebecca
Recommended Ages: 16+ Drug use, sexual situations
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