I adored this story and the characters and found myself reading every single word on the page, never speeding through, so as to devour the beauty of the story, the characters, and the themes. This books is truly a masterpiece and it’s beyond 5-stars. The characters are unforgettable and will stay with you long after you finish the novel, and at the end in particular, I couldn’t hold back; I cried tears of joy. A remarkable story and yes, ‘I wish I was there.’