The story is about thirteen year old Anna who was born for a specific reason-so she could be the medical match for her older sister who suffers from a rare form of cancer. Anna spends her childhood in and out of the hospital as she donates marrow and goes through painful medical procedures with the hope that her older sister will be cured. When Anna is finally asked by her parents if she'll donate a kidney, she decides she's had enough and tries to stop the surgery by contacting a lawyer.
The book touches on controversial topics like: is it morally right for Anna's parent to conceive her for the pure reason of using her to keep her sister alive? While they love Anna, how much of a sacrifice can they keep asking of her? At what age is Anna able to say no to her parents? How does she accept doing this to her dying sister?
The only negative I had to the story was my usual complaint-I didn't see any reason to add the romance between Anna's temporary guardian and her lawyer. It's as if every book written needs to find a way to jam in a love story, even when it's not necessary. The love of the family and their complications carries the story without needing any romance.
The second thing is the surprise ending which I'm still pondering on whether it was the right way to end the book or not. Without giving it away, you'll just have to read it for yourself.
Definitely recommended-romance and all!
The only negative I had to the story was my usual complaint-I didn't see any reason to add the romance between Anna's temporary guardian and her lawyer. It's as if every book written needs to find a way to jam in a love story, even when it's not necessary. The love of the family and their complications carries the story without needing any romance.
The second thing is the surprise ending which I'm still pondering on whether it was the right way to end the book or not. Without giving it away, you'll just have to read it for yourself.
Definitely recommended-romance and all!
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