There were parts of this book that were hard to listen to. Through the fist half, I was hoping the book wouldn’t head in the direction it did and the second half, I didn’t know what to root for. It stirred up a lot of emotions and left me thinking for weeks.The characters are so..
Review from Beyond the Bright Sea →
This was a gripping story with well developed characters and a fast paced plot. It demonstrated clearly the development of resilience and insight in youth, the benefits of solitude and the definition of family. I recommend it for family story time and youth book clubs as well as the adult reader.
This was really well written.It was a hard subjet done in an wonderful way.
This book touches all your senses. It was very moving. I loved every minute of it.
Review from The Stolen Show →
Thrilling story although our team didn’t understand the story board ! but its amazing forchildren 8-12 we are a huge fan of Nancy Drew Diares we hope more books will soon come. (hint, hint)
Child sexual abuse/grooming glorification. Not a fan of the portrayal of this as a romantic relationship. Completely inappropriate.
Horrific. This is a story of an adult grooming a child for sexual abuse. I will not be finishing and feel strongly a warning should be included on the cover. Graphic sex depicted between an vulnerable child and an adult. There is nothing sweet or compelling about this story because a love story between an..
Story was fascinating. I grew up in a similar situation. Less neglected though. The story makes you want to like the main male character. In other countries girls were married off at 14. Although I felt sorry for Jesse in real life I would have been the Aunt in the book and had him thrown..
This narrator deserves an Oscar. The story was sad and complex but well worth the read/listen. I read this about a year ago and loved it. The audiobook made me love it more.
Review from A Nancy Drew Christmas →
this story was a real hoot! although the screaming sounded sketchy it was fantastic.