Words Unspoken - Elizabeth Musser

Lissa Randall is stuck.  She hasn't been able to drive since her mother died in a tragic accident for which she blames herself.  Since she can't drive, she needs driven to her library job at her old school, and won't consider college plans.  Trying to take a step forward, she begins driving lessons with Ev McAllistair who teaches her much more than where to find her turn signals and headlights; with Ev, she begins to learn to hope again.

This book had been sitting in my queue for awhile, but I am so glad I picked it back out!  There were so many interwoven characters and stories in this book that it could have been confusing, but it was done so well that even before the stories began to weave together, each subplot was engaging and worth investing in.  Every story had its need for forgiveness and redemption; every character had a need to both forgive and be forgiven.  There is a lot of heartbreak in this book, both in the characters' pasts, and in the present telling of their stories, but within that heartbreak comes healing and strength to go on.

I give this book 4 stars.  It's been awhile since I've read a book with such complex characters and such rich backstories.

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I received a digital copy of this book, via NetGalley, from the publisher, in exchange for my honest review.