I would almost hesitantly put this book under Women’s Fiction, as it really explores the life of Josie Jo…but anyone who knows me knows I am not a fan of that genre label (let’s not go there, it’s another weird quirk…I have a lot of them).

And there’s definitely a coming of age component, but it’s not a YA book by any means. There’s most certainly a strong romance component, but it’s a very odd romance, and it plays out in an odd way. The thing about this book (as with many of hers) is that they don’t fit any mold. Like, it may in fact be my favourite book by Ms. Well, as usual, I had NOTHING to worry about. Not that it matters, but it’s a weird quirk of mine. So I’m always worried that this one will be the one that just doesn’t work for me. Why? Because her writing and her writing style tend to be a bit out of my wheelhouse, but I always end up loving her books anyways. My Review:Ĥ.5 stars - Every time I start a new Amy Harmon novel, I’m always a bit worried. Deeply romantic and poignant, Running Barefoot is the story of a small town girl and a Native American boy, the ties that bind them to their homes and families, and the love that gives them wings.

Their roles reversed, Samuel teaches Josie about life, love, and letting go. Many years go by and Samuel returns, finding Josie in need of the very things she offered him years before. Upon graduation, Samuel abandons the sleepy, small town in search of a future and a life, leaving his young friend behind. Josie teaches Samuel about words, music and friendship, and along the way finds a kindred spirit. When Josie Jensen, an awkward 13-year-old musical prodigy crashes headlong into new-comer Samuel Yazzie, an 18-year-old Navajo boy full of anger and confusion, an unlikely friendship blooms.

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Running barefoot by amy harmon