Valerie Maarten
Autor(a) de Second Chances
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Second Chances por Valerie Maarten
This is one I can honestly say I loved!! I fully intend to find the rest of Ms. Maarten's work!! The characters were unforgetable, the storyline kept you guessing yet so informed, the range of emotions are so powerful, and once I started it I couldn't stop!! This book will be in my library for many years to come and it will be one of those that I'll re-read many times over! The phrase "Everyone deserves a second chance" takes on a whole meaning
This is one I can honestly say I loved!! I fully intend to find the rest of Ms. Maarten's work!! The characters were unforgetable, the storyline kept you guessing yet so informed, the range of emotions are so powerful, and once I started it I couldn't stop!! This book will be in my library for many years to come and it will be one of those that I'll re-read many times over! The phrase "Everyone deserves a second chance" takes on a whole meaning
By: Valerie Maarten
Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson
Maia is a twelve year old who wants to be able to fit in at school, once she convinces her mother to ease up and give her a little more freedom, Maia meets up with a friend she met on the internet and then she disappears.
For the next six years Maia endures horrible abuse and is made to watch young girls be killed. When Maia finally decides to try and escape with a five year old on her back, she knows what will happen if she doesn't find freedom.
Once she has escaped she can't let herself live with the guilt of not trying to go back and free the other slaves.
But will she be able to overpower cruel,disgusting men twice her size just to be guilt free and free the others or will her life come to an end by the man who took her innocence and made her a sex slave?
This is a very powerful story , it's very emotional and brings the reality of this horrible crime to life.… (mais)
Reviewed By: Crystal Trent Dotson
Maia is a twelve year old who wants to be able to fit in at school, once she convinces her mother to ease up and give her a little more freedom, Maia meets up with a friend she met on the internet and then she disappears.
For the next six years Maia endures horrible abuse and is made to watch young girls be killed. When Maia finally decides to try and escape with a five year old on her back, she knows what will happen if she doesn't find freedom.
Once she has escaped she can't let herself live with the guilt of not trying to go back and free the other slaves.
But will she be able to overpower cruel,disgusting men twice her size just to be guilt free and free the others or will her life come to an end by the man who took her innocence and made her a sex slave?
This is a very powerful story , it's very emotional and brings the reality of this horrible crime to life.… (mais)
My thoughts:
Valerie Maarten has created dynamic characters. She has given them personalities and qualities that make you like them or hate them from the start. The story is short, but not an easy read. The topic is the death of a small child and so there is nothing light and fluffy about this story. The characters struggle with a variety of ideals throughout the story. They are struggling with: beliefs, the courage to defend those beliefs, the decision of innocence or guilt, and what to do when you find yourself not where you planned to be.
I was amazed by the number of characters that felt they had, by some action or verbal interaction, played a part in Summer's death. I was equally amazed by their unwillingness to do anything about it.
The one theme that I found endearing was friendship/love. What would you be willing to do for someone that you loved?
This was not my favorite story, the subject matter made it a hard read. I liked the book, the story was intriguing and moved along without getting lost in random, unnecessary details or fillers. I was broken hearted by Autumn's callous behavior, and shocked by it at the same time.
If you like a quick thriller - check this one out!… (mais)
Valerie Maarten has created dynamic characters. She has given them personalities and qualities that make you like them or hate them from the start. The story is short, but not an easy read. The topic is the death of a small child and so there is nothing light and fluffy about this story. The characters struggle with a variety of ideals throughout the story. They are struggling with: beliefs, the courage to defend those beliefs, the decision of innocence or guilt, and what to do when you find yourself not where you planned to be.
I was amazed by the number of characters that felt they had, by some action or verbal interaction, played a part in Summer's death. I was equally amazed by their unwillingness to do anything about it.
The one theme that I found endearing was friendship/love. What would you be willing to do for someone that you loved?
This was not my favorite story, the subject matter made it a hard read. I liked the book, the story was intriguing and moved along without getting lost in random, unnecessary details or fillers. I was broken hearted by Autumn's callous behavior, and shocked by it at the same time.
If you like a quick thriller - check this one out!… (mais)
Estatísticas
- Obras
- 5
- Membros
- 37
- Popularidade
- #390,572
- Avaliação
- 4.5
- Críticas
- 6
- ISBN
- 2