Review: gripping story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2014
I found it difficult to put down this novel once I began to read it in earnest.  Rachel's gripping story takes on a twist that I didn't expect.  As a woman, it became easy to put myself in her shoes.  She was strong, yet vulnerable, with a difficult past to overcome and a new man in her life who cared for her.  In the end, I began to care for her as well and became eager to see her succeed.The author uses flashbacks and writing that does not occur in chronological order, but it is done so masterfully that it keeps the reader in suspense.  I loved that aspect of the story. I loved the way that it made the novel flow and that we were left guessing about the present during our ride into the past.More than once, I felt raw with emotion. Do read this while being prepared for the story to touch on the themes of abuse. It is heartwrenching and completely realistic, done in a flawless way that invokes feelings for the characters involved.I'm absolutely chuffed to know there's a sequel in store for this novel.  Can't wait to read it!