Rooting for the protagonist

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The story follows Emily who is on the run after her family was brutally murdered in a home invasion. She makes an unlikely ally in a former gang member as she struggles to survive and seek justice for her family.

I totally judged the book by its cover and wasn’t too excited for it initially, but it immediately sucked me in. Emily is a strong force to be reckoned with and I loved her character. Despite the trauma she experienced, she was a woman on a mission who still maintained a sense of humor. Her friendship with Lucas warmed my heart and kept me smiling despite the terrifying situations they found themselves in. The only bit that I’m hung up on is Emily is supposed to be 12/13 years old... I don’t know many adults that would have her strength, intelligence, and determination so the age threw me off.

Check this out if you need a quick thrill with a protagonist you’ll love to root for.