Midwinterblood

I'm at a loss as to how to explain this one to you my friends. But I'll try. This is the story of Eric and Merle. They have lived many lives together, each time in a different relationship. It is told from the future to the past in seven small stories. In each one, the main characters somehow find a way to be together. It may be as brother and sister, mother and son, etc. But each time, they effect each other in some profound way. As you get to the final story, you realize how it all began and what it all meant. It is a love story on it's deepest level. It shows that love does not have to be romantic to be powerful. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down, because I was intrigued with how it was going to start (end). Each story had something to do with the next and you didn't realize that until you were in the past and saw how it would effect the future. Merle is always a joyous spirit and Eric is always looking for something.By the end you realize what he has been looking for. It is a well told story, but won't be for everyone. It is not typical YA with the characters ranging from old age to children. It won the Printz Award and deservedly so. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, this little gem may be just what the doctor ordered. Happy reading my friends! (and you can look up the painting that plays a role in many of the stories and see it for yourself)