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It's June 5th, publish day, and to celebrate I reread the opening chapter of this book; to remember how powerful, astounding and voracious Fredrik Backman's words are in everything he writes, and indeed in this book.

The magic continues, as Fredrik Backman pens the second book in the "Beartown" trilogy, "Us Against You." Hockey, the product that brought everyone together in the last book, tears them apart in this one. As a new politician enters the town promising to save the club, the team, even the factory and jobs, his words sound hollow.
"Some people think violence came to Beartown that summer. But they didn't realize the violence was already there." (paraphrasing mine)
Benji thinks he's found love but only to be betrayed by a confused friend. Peter and Kira's marriage is tested beyond the strains of what love and loyalty can hold. Ana and Maya's friendship fall under the same stress. Old characters play bigger roles and new characters emerge to find their fit in this small but volatile town.
All the emotion and wonder Beartown brought us last year is compounded and magnified in "Us Against You."
This is a must read!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books; and most of all to Fredrik Backman