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Shallow River by H.D. Carlton
4.0
dark emotional reflective sad tense

This book felt incredibly real. I felt very close to River’s story because it reflects reality — this is truly what abusers do to their victims.

I’d say Mako could have done more, but it’s still a book… not everyone can be Zade Meadows, I guess 🙈. River, at times, felt a bit… lunatic, but it’s understandable — that’s exactly the effect abusers have on their victims.

Aside from that, H.D. Carlton continues to do an amazing job. Her books feel raw, honest, and real.