This will be a difficult read for some and I will say now that this book is most certainly not for everyone. Trigger warnings for domestic abuse and rape.
Personally, I don't find myself struggling with books like this but I can see why others will find this an uncomfortable read. But I do think more awareness is needed for these terrible situations.
The story is told from the perspective of Ria who runs SafeMe, a domestic abuse charity and safe house. Ria's story is interspersed with diary entries from Tanya. For majority of the book it will be unclear how these two stories connect, but eventually all becomes clear.
The diary entries are quite chilling and are probably one of the more effective parts of the book, showing how victims can be manipulated and controlled behind closed doors.
The theme of this book leads to majority of the characters being rather unlikable. The victim characters shine and it was wonderful to see that some were able to leave the abuse behind whilst others were not so lucky. This book was clearly researched and, I think, handled the storyline well.
Once again, not the most comfortable read for some but I think it does highlight and provide more understanding of the situation some find themselves in.
Personally, I don't find myself struggling with books like this but I can see why others will find this an uncomfortable read. But I do think more awareness is needed for these terrible situations.
The story is told from the perspective of Ria who runs SafeMe, a domestic abuse charity and safe house. Ria's story is interspersed with diary entries from Tanya. For majority of the book it will be unclear how these two stories connect, but eventually all becomes clear.
The diary entries are quite chilling and are probably one of the more effective parts of the book, showing how victims can be manipulated and controlled behind closed doors.
The theme of this book leads to majority of the characters being rather unlikable. The victim characters shine and it was wonderful to see that some were able to leave the abuse behind whilst others were not so lucky. This book was clearly researched and, I think, handled the storyline well.
Once again, not the most comfortable read for some but I think it does highlight and provide more understanding of the situation some find themselves in.