This is a novel to look forward to. Incredible writing for a debut. Those poetic lines sprinkled through the prose made this book shine even though the story is super heartbreaking. Leila Mottley is a new voice that I’m excited to follow. Can’t wait to see what she writes next because there’s no denying the talent that she has.
This book was so crushingly heartbreaking and so difficult to read, especially since it is based on true events. The author was just seventeen when she wrote it but I in no way could tell it was written by someone so young, in fact, it was quite the opposite. The prose of this novel will floor you, it is so lyrical and poetic, even if the subject matter is so dark. This is not a book for the weak of heart or stomach, but if triggers don't get to you and you can handle a gritty tale I highly recommend this one for the sheer brilliance of the writing alone. I know this is a short review but I don't think I can add anything or do any justice to this book. I was amazed.
This book was so crushingly heartbreaking and so difficult to read, especially since it is based on true events. The author was just seventeen when she wrote it but I in no way could tell it was written by someone so young, in fact, it was quite the opposite. The prose of this novel will floor you, it is so lyrical and poetic, even if the subject matter is so dark. This is not a book for the weak of heart or stomach, but if triggers don't get to you and you can handle a gritty tale I highly recommend this one for the sheer brilliance of the writing alone. I know this is a short review but I don't think I can add anything or do any justice to this book. I was amazed.