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The Collective by Alison Gaylin
3.5
challenging dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A crazy, twisted, WILD ride!  As I finished this book, all I could think was, “WHAT did I just read?”  
 
Camille Gardner is obsessed with vengeance.  Her daughter is dead, and the man that’s responsible is not just living a full, free life.  He’s also being bestowed a humanitarian award.  Just as Camille’s anger threatens to upend her, a stranger approaches, giving her an option she never knew existed.
 
This isn’t your typical tale of revenge.  This is a group of grieving mothers taking justice into their own hands. There’s that old adage about a woman scorned.  But that is nothing compared to mothers set on retribution.
 
This book made for a great discussion with my book club.  So many grey areas and morally ambiguous ideas.  Just where does that line between justice and revenge fall?