The Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen is a book about a boy who has only known life in "the basement." As he learns more about the world outside and about his own family, it tests everything he thinks he knows. This book is translated from its original language of Spanish. Carleigh and Hannah summarize the book, delve into the family dynamics at play, and question who the real villain is.
Content warning: This book contains instances of child abuse, violence, bullying, incest, rape, and death. Carleigh and Hannah discuss the instances but do not go into descriptive depth.
