Genre
Young Adult Fiction
Setting and Context
A private island called Beechwood, situated close to Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts.
Narrator and Point of View
The novel is narrated by Cadence, the protagonist; the point of view stays with her.
Tone and Mood
At times upbeat and comic, the tone is predominately one of confusion and despair. The mood is nostalgic and remorseful.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Cadence is the protagonist; the main antagonists are her mother and Granddad.
Major Conflict
The major conflict in the novel is that Cadence wants to figure out what happened in the lead up to her amnesia-inducing accident.
Climax
The story reaches its climax when Cadence pieces her memories together, remembering that she inadvertently killed Gat, Mirren and Johnny while they were purposefully burning down Granddad's house on Beechwood.
