sarahs_bookish_life's review
4.0
What should be a fresh start in a wonderful area, turns out to be Nicola’s worst nightmare. As a mother, it is so hard juggling work and home life so I had every empathy for her. The move was supposed to mean more time with her daughter and a safer environment away from the big city.
It’s hard to say to much about the story as not a lot is given away in the blurb. The story is one of drama/suspense but definitely has a psychological feel to it. The chapters alternate between a couple of the characters so we get to better understand them and discover what secrets have been hidden.
I loved Kelly’s character, she is a typical teen and she did make my eyes roll at the beginning but that didn’t last long as I had so much sympathy for this young adult. Being taken away from her friends and trying to build new friendships in a new area is definitely not easy to do and she is struggling with the move. As with her mother, things are about to get so much worse for her and this is where she is a shining light in this dark story.
The Runaway is a dark and at times disturbing read. It makes you question how well you really know the ones you love. There is a certain amount of tension and suspense that drew me in and had me hooked. A great story of family dynamics with an unexpected outcome.
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
It’s hard to say to much about the story as not a lot is given away in the blurb. The story is one of drama/suspense but definitely has a psychological feel to it. The chapters alternate between a couple of the characters so we get to better understand them and discover what secrets have been hidden.
I loved Kelly’s character, she is a typical teen and she did make my eyes roll at the beginning but that didn’t last long as I had so much sympathy for this young adult. Being taken away from her friends and trying to build new friendships in a new area is definitely not easy to do and she is struggling with the move. As with her mother, things are about to get so much worse for her and this is where she is a shining light in this dark story.
The Runaway is a dark and at times disturbing read. It makes you question how well you really know the ones you love. There is a certain amount of tension and suspense that drew me in and had me hooked. A great story of family dynamics with an unexpected outcome.
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
jessicamap's review
4.0
Thanks to the publisher for the free ebook in exchange for my honest review
If you’re looking for a real binge read, then look no further! This is a book you want to make sure you have some time cleared out in your schedule for. The fast pacing makes the 250 pages fly by and the author keeps you gripped in all the suspense and drama. It’s really hard to go into any real detail of this book because I don’t want to give any spoilers.
We get dual timelines, multiple POV’s with the different characters, and the author does an incredible job fully immersing us in their lives. You really connect with our narrators and get to experience everything along the way with them. We get the complexities of family dynamics and of course the age old question, do you ever truly know those you’re closest to?
I highly recommend picking this one up if you want something quick and suspenseful. Linda Huber is on my radar and I plan to look for more from her!
If you’re looking for a real binge read, then look no further! This is a book you want to make sure you have some time cleared out in your schedule for. The fast pacing makes the 250 pages fly by and the author keeps you gripped in all the suspense and drama. It’s really hard to go into any real detail of this book because I don’t want to give any spoilers.
We get dual timelines, multiple POV’s with the different characters, and the author does an incredible job fully immersing us in their lives. You really connect with our narrators and get to experience everything along the way with them. We get the complexities of family dynamics and of course the age old question, do you ever truly know those you’re closest to?
I highly recommend picking this one up if you want something quick and suspenseful. Linda Huber is on my radar and I plan to look for more from her!
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