Yikes, this book was like "fifty shades of abuse"! It's one of the darkest books I have read in awhile. The abuse goes on and on and on, pretty much like the sex in Fifty Shades of Grey, hence my previous comment. One of the biggest problems I had is that there is no relief from the abuse. The author is not subtle about it either. The main character, Emma, goes through a variety of physical, emotional, mental and sexual abuse. She is beaten and burned and raped and ignored and hated. One of the only characters in the entire book that is nice to her is the head of the mafia. Really?? And even he isn't honest with her about his situation, so she gets hurt by him too.
On the back of the book jacket, the final sentence states, "Finally a person emerges from within that guides her toward a better life until she learns of a secret that sets her on the path of ultimate redemption." Redemption?? How about revenge, or retaliation? The definition of redemption is: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. I don't think that includes murder! Redemption is being freed from sin, or absolution, not committing sin and after sin - and feeling good about getting away with it. Honestly.
And while I am on a roll, the lack of subtlety in the "foreshadowing" (of more abuse to come of course) was really irritating. Just let us think for a split second that maybe, just maybe, a person that Emma meets could potentially be a decent human being instead of ruining it for us right away. Oh, I haven't even mentioned the abuse that her sister, Gracie, endured. Or Izzy, Gracie's daughter.
I finished the book for two reasons: 1) I always finish every book I start; 2) I honestly thought there would be a positive ending. What a disappointment.
Wendy's Rating: **
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