Hello Beautiful

Why I recommend it

This is a family novel about love, hurt, and the roles we build around one another. Napolitano gives us enough of each person’s life to make easy judgments difficult.

What stayed with me

Families can give us a place to belong and make it hard to change. What happens when we no longer fit the role we’ve been given?

Who it’s useful for

Readers who enjoy family stories about forgiveness and repair.

A tension or limitation

Some characters make choices that hurt others. Understanding them doesn’t mean excusing what they do.