Stepping on the Cracks

The way the past is woven into the story adds so much depth. I'm curious whether the author had a particular event or era in mind when writing this.

The mystery around the cracks and what they symbolize was so engaging — I kept wondering what would be revealed next. Was this a deliberate choice to keep readers hooked?

The shifts in tone felt natural but impactful. I’d love to know how they approached pacing these different moods for middle-grade readers.