⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Allie Millington has done it again, weaving a heartfelt story where an inanimate object plays a crucial role in helping a child/family in distress. This time, the focal point is The Odenburgh, an old building on the verge of demolition to make way for a sleek, modern replacement. For 11-year-old Prue, the fight to save her home becomes intertwined with a deeper, more personal quest; to uncover the truth about her sister’s tragic death a year earlier at the age of 12.
Prue’s imagination shines throughout the book, particularly in the way she interprets people’s moods as weather patterns. This unique perspective adds depth to her character and makes her emotions feel vividly real.
The audiobook narration, performed by Sophie Amoss and Johnny Heller, is exceptional. Both narrators bring their characters to life with heartfelt emotion, enhancing the storytelling experience.
Millington’s first novel, Olivetti, was my favorite book last year. I even attended an author event to meet her and enthusiastically recommended it to others, gifting copies to friends and family. Her signature blend of empathy and humor is truly refreshing, and Once for Yes only cements her place as a must-read author for me. I can’t wait to see what she writes next.
Thanks to @NetGalley & RBMedia for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
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