My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

I tried reading this shortly after it was released, but my grandmother had just passed away it the subject matter was just too much for me at the time. Picking it up again this time, it was still sad, but I was able to get through the sadness to the meat of the story. I love Elsa. She was everything you want your main character to be. Courageous, but vulnerable. Smart and sassy....so, so smart. Loving and kind with the bit of bratty-ness thrown in to remind you that she is a 9 year old.

I just wanted the world to stop hurting her.

But what a rich and colorful story. The hunt for the greatest treasure Elsa could ask for....it was so much. I just wanted to crawl into bed and sob for awhile ;)