Insightful, powerful and heartbreaking.

The characters are immediately engaging and easy to empathize with. My emotions were all over the place I felt love, anger, heartbreak, respect, and hope within these pages.

This isn't an easy read but it is a powerful one, Rum instantly transports you into the culture and mindset of the women trapped in this cycle and the tensions for women as they try to escape their traditional roles.

I absolutely loved the way reading and books are weaved into the pages through multiple characters as an escape from harsh reality, a tool to educate and hope for a better tomorrow.

A must-read - deeply affecting novel, it's raw, unforgettable & brave!

Thanks to HQ Stories for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

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