This book started out great! It opens with Emily, her mother, and sister trying to be good Samaritans when they are asked to help some men who have run out of gas. It quickly turns deadly as they end up trapping them in their home and ultimately murdering Emily's mom and sister. She barely escapes and is now, at only 12 years old, on the run with little resources and no where to turn.
I loved the first few chapters and couldn't wait to see what happens. After that it quickly became unrealistic. I expect a little bit of a far-fetched story from any thriller but this one was too much for me. It also read like a YA novel as it followed 12 year old Emily but was way too violent for kids. As a mom of two teenagers, I am not ready for them to read this content. It included rape, violent murder, drug use, and other adult content. I am not sure who the target market for this book is. The writing style would appeal to young readers but the violent content isn't appropriate. I don't want to give away the entire plot, but I didn't care for the way the people she came across and who eventually helped her were portrayed. I wanted to like it. It drew me in from the beginning but sadly, I struggled to finish it.
I loved the first few chapters and couldn't wait to see what happens. After that it quickly became unrealistic. I expect a little bit of a far-fetched story from any thriller but this one was too much for me. It also read like a YA novel as it followed 12 year old Emily but was way too violent for kids. As a mom of two teenagers, I am not ready for them to read this content. It included rape, violent murder, drug use, and other adult content. I am not sure who the target market for this book is. The writing style would appeal to young readers but the violent content isn't appropriate. I don't want to give away the entire plot, but I didn't care for the way the people she came across and who eventually helped her were portrayed. I wanted to like it. It drew me in from the beginning but sadly, I struggled to finish it.