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The Wrong Grief by Andrea Landy takes the reader through a timeline of despair, acceptance and ultimately triumph over the complex emotions stemming from early childhood experiences. Weaving a common thread of self doubt throughout the novel, the main character dwells on events that resulted in the death of her sister that she feels could have been avoided had she acted in a way that might have saved her sister. Following a stay in an mental health facility as a result of the guilt,Alice finds redemption through a failed romance which tests her resolve and ultimately gives her the confidence to embark on her quest to begin a career. The characters are complex, yet believable. The story line holds your attention as each chapter unfolds revelations crucial to understanding the plot line.