Review: Cleverly constructed plot, spectacularly written!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2013
This story grabs your attention from the beginning, as you turn page after page to find out the reason for Tiara's attack of this - initially - unknown lady. Tiara is an ironic name given to a girl who was manipulated and forced to win beauty pageants. The author paints a clear picture of the reality behind the world of (this) tiara wearing princess(es) - all that glitters is not gold!Aunt Gracie  manipulates and forces the little girl to earn `easy' money, first with beauty pageants, and when she gets too old, for `taking photographs' (read: pornography). Her mother is a weak personality who is just glad that auntie takes the brunt of the care for her own daughter. Both women are interested in one thing only: themselves. However, do not underestimate Tiara - even if no one has ever taken proper care of her in the past, she has learned to take care of herself - taught by life itself in a way that is only revealed at the very end.Not all is as it seems, you need to be careful not to be put on the wrong track. It is full of suspense, evoking many different emotions as Tiara, with the help of her psychiatrist Dr. Eaton and detective Pete Macintosh, slowly unravels her past and the role her family has played in it all.The plot is cleverly constructed, the story spectacularly written, keeping you on your toes till the very - and shocking - end. A psychological thriller in the truest sense of the word. Highly recommended!A little note though, for those that are triggered by reading stories where abuse in any form is a huge part of the plot: the description of Tiara's life and the result of her abuse are very real and true, you might be better off not reading this book!