Heartland by Jilanne Hoffmann reading appreciation In the first book in

In the first book in this romantasy duology inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology

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Willow experienced all her big firsts with her high school sweetheart

writing music helps tune out her self-doubt from a strict upbringing

Heartland by Jilanne Hoffmann reading appreciation In the first book inOut of the Dust meets Me and Marvin Gardens in this coming of age novel about a young misfit searching for the truth of her family's past, set against the backdrop of an environmental cover up. Twelve year old Xyla is sick of two things: working on her family's sixth generation Iowa farm and her mother's nagging words, "Pay attention!" But Xyla can't help getting lost in the thoughts that fill her head, which sometimes leaves a wake of costly