This was an incredibly difficult book to read, not because of Jackson’s writing, which was excellent, but because of the subject matter. Korey’s treatment of Enchanted frequently made me feel sick to my stomach, and I felt so bad for her, for her family, for Amber and all the other girls Korey manipulated and abused. However, I did like it. I liked Enchanted’s passion for both music and swimming, as I rarely see protagonists that pursue both creative and active hobbies. Jackson managed the dual timelines very well, and merged them well. She wrote an emotional story with an unpredictable mystery, and I definitely want to read more from her in the future.

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