review: Hunger of the Pine by Teal Swan
Aria has never had a home. She's moved through the foster system for the majority of her life and finds herself in a situation so unbearable that she has to run away. She is driven to homelessness, and feels hopeless knowing that there is noone in the world who would acre enough to look for her. she meets Tayor. a homeless man who dreams of fame and fortune in LA. they board a bus and live on the margins of society together.

I don't think i've read a book that mentions the experience of being homeless in this much detail or have it as the focal point of the plot. It was beautifully written and i was really drawn in by the detailed world building. I also thought that the characters were really well drawn out.

I didnt love the trope of her following him or the instant love vibes as I think it was too big of a contrast from the main theme of the book which was about the harsh realities of being homeless - especially as a woman.

This book is beautifully written and depicts homelessness so well
It is a bit slow at times
The ending of the book was poor and left me very disappointed

I received a copy of the book from Netgalley to review. Thank you for the opportunity.
An interesting idea behind this story story but it didn't really work out as it felt staid and forced.
An OK read.

Aria's desperate journey through the foster care system and subsequent abuses force her to set out on her own, homeless and afraid. The author shows a deep understanding of this current problem in our world and takes it to many levels of understanding. Poignant and sensitive.

I didn't realize this book was by the cult leader. I can't in good faith recommend it to anyone. The writing style was good and the character well developed but I can't support her or her work.

This was an ok read for me. I enjoyed the concept of Aria running away and becoming involved with another homeless teen. However, I just felt like it was too upbeat of a read for the subject matter. I couldn't feel the characters' struggles as I read.

This book is beautifully written in its stark depiction of homeless and, although a little slow at times, the detail with which Aria’s world is built really draws you in. However, the ending of this book left me disappointed and ultimately left me feeling cheated. It seemed unnecessary to add in the trope of ‘boy falling instantly for a girl he doesn’t know’ and, for a story that shows the harsh reality of homelessness, this feels too fanciful.