Idaho

Idaho is by Emily Ruskovich. A realistic fiction novel that is uplifting and sad at the same time. Anne and Wade live a rugged life on a mountain in Idaho. Anne used to teach music and Wade trains hunting dogs and makes knives. Wade is descending into dementia and as Anne tries to care for him and deal with his memory loss, she also tries to understand the truth about what happened to Wade's first wife Jenny and their two children. The book bounces back and forth in time, which is a struggle at times, but I found it quite enjoyable. 

Ratings: 11th grade - 8 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content).