Ashleigh Nugent

This was such a heartbreaking, beautifully written book. It hooked me from the first page and held my attention until the very end. It's based on a true story, and it reads as a fictional memoir, which makes it a bit more interesting in my opinion; every time I remembered it's based on Ashleigh's own experiences, my heart broke a little more.

Aeon is the type of character that you immediately connect with and sympathize with. I loved watching him grow from the person he was at the beginning versus the end. The book primarily focuses on his struggles in Jamaica, but there are also scenes in which Aeon thinks back to his life back in Searbank; every time I started to become distracted, the switch between times drew me back in for another few hours.

I adore Ashleigh's writing style. The book was poetic and intense. I experienced so many different emotions while reading this one, ranging from tears to laughter. He's such a talented, inspiring man, and I'm beyond glad I signed up for this book tour.

If you're looking to diversify your reading, this book is a must. It was educational and eye-opening. Despite the deep content, racism especially, it was such a gripping novel that I'll never forget.… (mehr)