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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
This was wild - definitely check your trigger warnings. Told in 2 teenage girls perspectives between then and now, about their captivity in a basement and life after getting out. Heartbreaking and terrifying, but couldn't put this down!
medium-paced
"He has an appetite for innocence and a very short attention span. It’s not a good combination."
My first Lucinda Berry book and man was it deep, dark and raw. I devoured this book in a day because I needed to know what happened next, I just couldn't put it down. This book tackles alot of heavy subject matter such as PTSD, sexual abuse, pedophilia, Stockholm syndrome, drug abuse, child abuse and murder. I was honestly disgusted, captivated, angry and heart broken at the same time. I really felt every raw emotion of each of these characters who had their innocence ripped away from them by a sick, sadistic man. Truly one of the most horrifying books I've ever read but worth the read.
My first Lucinda Berry book and man was it deep, dark and raw. I devoured this book in a day because I needed to know what happened next, I just couldn't put it down. This book tackles alot of heavy subject matter such as PTSD, sexual abuse, pedophilia, Stockholm syndrome, drug abuse, child abuse and murder. I was honestly disgusted, captivated, angry and heart broken at the same time. I really felt every raw emotion of each of these characters who had their innocence ripped away from them by a sick, sadistic man. Truly one of the most horrifying books I've ever read but worth the read.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall 3.75 stars. The book jumps back and forth between the present and past with two POVs, one of Sarah and one of Ella. The POVs in the past were good, but not great. The really good parts were in the present POVs. I enjoyed that they portrayed both girls so differently, even though they went through similar experiences. However, I really enjoyed the concept of The Butterfly Garden, and I felt like this book was a not-as-good rip off.
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
A brutal kidnapping story that leads into life afterwards for the victims. Some interesting stuff on Stockholm Syndrome but overall this thriller wasn't thrilling enough for me.
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read it in one day. I really enjoy Lucinda Berry’s books. They keep me gripped right to the very end.