Review: A true to life little gem.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2014
If you are after a fluffy hearts and flowers easy read - this is not that book.This book follows the lives of three kids growing up basically on their own in poverty and squalor, surrounded by alcohol, drugs, crime, gangs and crooked cops. It felt very true to life for me and had me wishing I could take away all their pain and suffering.Every child deserves to have at least one decent parent who loves them and provides for them the best they possibly can. Unfortunately Samantha & Bentley Ross and Cole Walker lucked out but thankfully they had each other.This book is told from dual POV from Sam and Cole. The first half of the book also goes back in time to explain their love hate relationship and the tough childhood the 3 of them experienced.This was a page turner for me and I was on the edge of my seat throughout this entire book. I was worried, frustrated, scared, angry and at times was able to smile and let out a sigh of relief.I love it when the book cover starts to make sense and is part of the story.Thank you to Jesey from Schmexy Girl Book Blog for making this a book club  read otherwise I am sure I would have missed this little gem.