The Blue Star returns to the life of Jim Glass, who is now an 18-year-old figuring out life and love during a time of war. The school has electricity, girls are a force to be reckoned with, and his friends have enlisted.
Women are also a big issue for Jim now. He's recently ended a relationship with a girl who had anticipated marriage (as did Jim's mother), and now has a massive crush on a new girl. Who just happens to be in an arranged set-up with one of his recently deployed friends. On top of navigating that, Jim has discovered things about his father, and finally goes to meet his ailing grandfather in the hills.
Life is tough, but still relatively simple. Filled with imagery, the world, the land and the town all become characters as well. These characters are fully drawn and fully satisfying.
Guided by the strong hands and wise advice of his Uncles Coran, Al and Zeno, the boy grows into a man. Gracefully and fearlessly written, Earley easily conveys how once can learn about the poetry of heartbreak.
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