Aven was born without arms. A wonderful couple adopted Aven when she was two years old, and their philosophy was Aven could do anything. Her armlessness did result in stares and awkward questions, but as a feisty redhead with much to prove, Aven learned to be independent and confident.
A recent event has threatened to derail that confidence. Aven's father lost his job and announced he and her mother would be taking over the management of Stagecoach Pass, an old amusement park in Arizona. That meant leaving her friends and the comfort of her small school in Kansas. What would it be like to adjust to a new place and people who might not understand her?
Aven's positive attitude helps her take in her new surroundings and become comfortable at Stagecoach Pass. They live in an apartment above the steakhouse restaurant on the property. She explores the rundown park and gets to know the quirky employees who are barely keeping the doors open.
Starting school offers the usual challenges. Aven is worried about making friends until she meets Connor. He gets her attention when she hears him barking. Turns out Connor has Tourette syndrome. He doesn't have the confidence Aven possesses, but a fast friendship develops that might just benefit them both.
Author Dusti Bowling throws together unique characters in a one-of-a-kind setting to create a novel filled with determination and inspiration. I fell in love with Aven in the first chapter and laughed and cried along with her. I'm excited that my next review will be the sequel titled MOMENTOUS EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS. Aven's new adventures promise to be just as inspiring.
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