Review: Lean On Me
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 27, 2014
I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Candy Crum is a first time author for me and I truly enjoyed her story. Lean On Me follows the story of Bri. Captured in an emotionally abusive relationship, Bri becomes pregnant and embarks on her journey though hell.Watching Bri stay strong and focus on her baby really motivated me to continue reading. Mike is her abusive boyfriend determined to keep her from having a baby and ruining his life.Her bestfriend Matt swoops in to save her and protect her. Sealing a relationship that the two of them never realized was there, Matt realizes he wants to help her heal and grow strong. As he spends more time with Bri, it becomes evident that he is in love with her and is willing to protect her at all costs.Candy Crum takes you on an emotionally roller coaster with Lean On Me. She touches on sensitive subjects bringing them to light. This is definitely worth asking your teens to read because it helps them to understand the depth of how bullying, emotional abuse, and teen pregnancy really are. I give high praise to Candy for writing such an inspiring story for us. I would love to see more about Bri and witness her growth.