? Susan Elliot Wright’s tale of motherhood, loss, and loneliness: The Flight ofCornelia Blackwood follows Cornelia, whose present turns into a tragedy as she grapples with her past. Wright moves back and forth between two timelines — “then” and “now” — to reveal the events that led Cornelia to her current state, allowing readers to piece together her heartbreaking journey.

The writing is lyrical and haunting — mirroring Cornelia’s fragile state. Crows are a recurring motif, symbolizing her isolation and inner turmoil. Cornelia’s thoughts are completely out of control, and Wright does a great job at making the readers feel exactly that. She explores grief and the stigmas surrounding mental health with sensitivity and relatability.

This isn’t a light read, but rather an emotional, moving story that delves into difficult topics with great care. The impact of the book lingers long after the final page — and that’s precisely what makes a great book.

You can find the book at Diwan.

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