I have rarely in my life traveled via public transportation, and even fewer times have done so alone. The only times I can remember — riding on a Greyhound bus to Memphis, TN as a teenager (my mom was a pretty free spirit when it came to parenting) and another Greyhound bus ride when I couldn’t live without my long-distance boyfriend at Christmas during college. At no point during either trip did I feel like making a huge confession to a stranger. There were definitely strange strangers on both trips…but none like Selena found on her ride.

Heartbreak Bay left me gasping for breath as not one but TWO mothers fight for their children’s lives. I loved how Gwen’s family continues to strengthen their bonds despite hardships. I’m torn between wanting peace for Lanny/Connor and also wanting to have more Gwen Proctor tales! This story had some gruesome and terribly sad details. It’s hard to read about bad things happening to kids. I guess the reason Heartbreak Bay has so much power behind it is that Gwen has so much to lose.