This wasn't what I was expecting from this book but it was a gripping read full of so many emotions. I expected to hate Chrissie but I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. It's a dark story but it's written well. We get to see the plot unfold from the POV of 8 year old Chrissies and adult Julia as she tries to move on and be a good mother. The chapters from the child's POV were written so well it really felt like I was listening to a child. It's a tough and heartbreaking read but I couldn't stop thinking about it.