I’m so glad I picked up this audio book —I’ve had such rubbish luck with books this month, and this one completely turned things around for me. From the start, I was hooked by the gritty, emotional atmosphere and the raw honesty of the story.

Tyler, Bean, and Flick were absolute standouts. I fell in love with them so quickly—their loyalty, vulnerability, and resilience made their struggles all the more heartbreaking. I felt everything they went through, and it hit hard in the best way.

The whole book had a vibe that reminded me a lot of Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart. It’s that same mix of tenderness and toughness, of survival in a brutal world with flickers of hope and connection.

The tension in the final stretch was incredible—so gripping I couldn’t stop listening—and the violence, while graphic, felt real and necessary. It didn’t hold back, and I appreciated that

If you like emotionally intense, character-driven stories with grit and heart, definitely give this one a go - just be sure to check the content warnings.