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Jane Anonymous by Laurie Faria Stolarz
4.0

A YA psychological thriller about a 17-year-old girl who is trying to cope with life after escaping 7 months of captivity

Told in alternating, then and now timelines, we experience Jane's pain, confusion and struggles as she both copes with captivity and then freedom. Enjoyed how this covered both aspects and just how hard both were for the victim. Freedom from captivity doesn't mean a happy ending and this book depicts that well. Everyone wants Jane to go back to being the Jane she was "before" but Jane is struggling and knows she will never be the same. The experience has left her forever changed and she must figure out who she is now, in the "after".

Jane's experiences are heart wrenching and her struggles are so emotional. The author really drives this home with all her experiences and it just broke my heart. Jane Anonymous is a gripping story of a young girl's emotional journey from being broken to becoming whole again. Highly recommended to readers of all ages!