When Ellis's baby daughter disappears on a trip to a national park, she descends into a nightmare of guilt, self-loathing, and substance abuse. Across the country in a rural home, the infant that was taken is growing into an intelligent and strong willed girl. Raised by a woman who suffers from mental illness and follows mystical naturalist beliefs, the child now known as Daughter of Raven struggles to balance the teachings of her mother with the realities of the world. Only by finding each other can these two broken and seeking women discover the love and acceptance they need to heal.
This is this author's second novel and, though very different from the first, it is no less engaging. Exploring the subjects of mental illness and substance abuse, as well as the love of nature as a healing force, this follows a woman and her daughter who, though miles apart, are bound by an inner strength and resilience that enables them to survive situations that seem insurmountable. This is another triumph for this writer.
