When We Ride

When reading novels-in-verse by Rex Ogle, I have come to expect the truth. Ogle includes life’s small triumphs along with the raw emotions of life on the edge of poverty. His newest book did not disappoint. The main characters, carved out of cloth I’ve seen over the years as a teacher, were so realistically portrayed that I felt I knew them. The dynamics of their friendship had me talking to the pages as I read them, a sign that I was truly invested in the outcome of the story. Ancillary characters were also well fleshed out, adding nuance and depth to the story. I do not want to say much more, no spoilers from me. Just know that I had to process the book for almost a week prior to writing a review. Added thanks to NetGalley for the electronic preview copy.​