When I first read the back of the book description I was intrigued. Who hasn't thought of themselves as accident prone at one time or another? I know I certainly have. But a family who for a complete month has probably the worst luck in the history of the world every single year at the same time? Curiosity peaked I delved in.
For 17 year old Cara, accident season has always been a part of her life. Every October her family battens down the hatches so to speak - knives are banished, sharp corners are padded, electrical items are switched off and extra clothing is added to pad, protect and warm. But despite their best efforts injuries follow wherever they go. All of them. Some years aren't that bad - bruising and bumps and small cuts. Some years however are terrible - broken bones and deaths. Why does this happen to them every year? How can they break free? What secrets does the families past hold?
I found the relationships between characters slightly offsetting at times. Weird imagery and strange writing - this book was definitely not my normal read. This book is a snapshot of a couple of weeks of Cara's life at the end of this particular accident season. I can't say that I totally enjoyed it, but at the same time I had no problems finishing it. Would I recommend it? If you like weird imagery and undefined relationships (yes yes they are teenagers I get it) then have at er. Otherwise, meh there are other far more interesting books to read.
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