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A review by pixiejazz
Failure to Protect (Dre Thomas & Angela Evans, #4) by Pamela Samuels Young
5.0
Failure to Protect is the fourth book in a series of standalone books, and this one deals with the tough topics of bullying and suicide. It's an emotional read, for sure, but it's well worth the read.
I started this book one night when I couldn't sleep, and four hours later, I was still wide awake, seething with serious rage. There was a moment where I thought I might crush my Kindle with my bare hands, that's how angry this book made me.
As a parent, you hope your child never has to deal with something like this. As a parent, you want to protect your child and keep them from harm. But sometimes it's not enough. And this book slaps you right in the face with that. As a parent, it's hard to read at times.
There are some seriously appalling, disgusting characters in this book. Kiya, the nine year old girl who is bullying Bailey, is awful. Her abuse and name calling is just the tip of the iceberg. And the principal, Darcella, is the biggest piece of garbage ever. She cares more about her career and the school's reputation than she does about tackling bullying. Her antics. Her behavior. It all made me want to toss her off a cliff.
Failure to Protect is a book that immediately draws you in, breaks your heart right along with Erika's, Angela's, and Dre's, and then fills you up with indignation, outrage, and a serious need for justice. It's intense, but oh so satisfying.
A well-written legal thriller that feels very real right now. A fictional take on a sad epidemic plaguing the world today. I'd highly recommend it.
5 well-deserved stars!
I started this book one night when I couldn't sleep, and four hours later, I was still wide awake, seething with serious rage. There was a moment where I thought I might crush my Kindle with my bare hands, that's how angry this book made me.
As a parent, you hope your child never has to deal with something like this. As a parent, you want to protect your child and keep them from harm. But sometimes it's not enough. And this book slaps you right in the face with that. As a parent, it's hard to read at times.
There are some seriously appalling, disgusting characters in this book. Kiya, the nine year old girl who is bullying Bailey, is awful. Her abuse and name calling is just the tip of the iceberg. And the principal, Darcella, is the biggest piece of garbage ever. She cares more about her career and the school's reputation than she does about tackling bullying. Her antics. Her behavior. It all made me want to toss her off a cliff.
Failure to Protect is a book that immediately draws you in, breaks your heart right along with Erika's, Angela's, and Dre's, and then fills you up with indignation, outrage, and a serious need for justice. It's intense, but oh so satisfying.
A well-written legal thriller that feels very real right now. A fictional take on a sad epidemic plaguing the world today. I'd highly recommend it.
5 well-deserved stars!