To Sing Like a Mockingbird

Jacob Nelson: This book broke my heart. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a border town and saw how cartels tore families apart, but Justin’s reflections hit me hard. His lament that his friends were swallowed up by greed and confusion felt personal.

Chris wasn’t just a villain; he was someone’s friend, someone’s son. Iggy wasn’t just a crooked sheriff; he was a man who once stood for something. The theme of betrayal of self, of others, of community cut deep. And yet, the way the story is told, almost like a confession from beyond the grave, gave it a sense of redemption too. I cried at the end, and I don’t cry easily.