Thirteenth Child

Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede is Little House on the Prairie with magic.

This is one of those books that makes me feel at home. It has a great blend of slice of life, mystery and character growth. I love the characters, the world and the magic system. It’s an exceptionally well rounded book and I have read it multiple times.

It seems almost cliché how often books show orphans and broken families. Which makes this book stand out that much more.

I really resonate with the supportive (yet imperfect) family portrayed here and many of the all too normal conflicts they have to deal with. I can’t tell you how comforting I find it, that in such an amazing and fantastic world, people are still dealing with the same struggles I do in my daily life. The normal things really help ground this book and set it apart from so many others.

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I’ve sat down to write to you several times in the past three weeks. And every time I’ve gotten discouraged and left the task incomplete.

Sometimes I don’t know what to write. More often than not, I overestimate people’s apathy. But beyond all that, I’ve realized I shouldn’t write on an empty stomach.

So, this is me, writing to you having just finished my Oreo’s and milk. 😂

Remember to take care of yourself. Small things make a big difference.