A review by judithdcollins
Moment in Time by Suzanne Redfearn

4.0

Suzanne Redfearn fans will enjoy catching up with familiar characters from previous books in her latest powerful and emotionally charged novel, MOMENT IN TIME.

If you read [b:In an Instant|51037979|In an Instant|Suzanne Redfearn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1562407147l/51037979._SX50_SY75_.jpg|68794775] you will enjoy catching up with Mo and Chloe —Kyle, Eric, and Chloe's Mom, Ann, as well as characters from her previous novels, Hunter and Fitz from [b:Hadley & Grace|51043761|Hadley & Grace|Suzanne Redfearn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588123984l/51043761._SY75_.jpg|75872375] and Paul and Hawk from [b:Hush Little Baby|17333460|Hush Little Baby|Suzanne Redfearn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1369824200l/17333460._SY75_.jpg|24064788].

The author deals with the crimes of sexual assault with raw honesty and sensitivity, to emotional healing, revenge, rage, shame, depression, secrets, and guilt.

How far would you go to protect someone you love?

As the author portrays, we recall the accident eight years ago, which has a ripple effect on Mo and Chloe's lives. Does time heal most wounds, and do grief and regret grow lighter with time?

From innocent victims, date rape, GHB, mind-numbing amnesia, and drugs to a quest for justice for women. Some of these guys are serial predators disguised in sheep's clothing, and the scary part, most of the time the women know their predators.

I appreciated the Author's Note and her inspiration for the novel giving a voice to all women and teens out there and the devastating traumas that can develop from these injustices. The ending is heartwarming as the broken characters climb out of the wreckage.

Before reading this one as a standalone, I would recommend the previous books mentioned. MOMENT IN TIME is a gripping and heartrending coming-of-age story and the strong bonds of friendship.

A special thank you to the author, Lake Union, and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy.

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