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A review by bookoholic
Girl on the Brink by Christina Hoag
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Girl on The Brink is such a powerful and an important story. It's hard to find words to describe it. I believe it's a must read for all young people, to help them recognise the abuse in the early stages.
One way or another we all are faced with the abuse - even if it doesn't concern us directly, we see it in our neighbours, friends, or strangers on the street or in a pub. We should react, we should help, because victims might not be brave enough or not see abuse for what it is.
Chloe meets Kieran in the time when she's vulnerable - her parents are getting a divorce, her brother is moving our, she's in the final year of high school before making big decisions about the college. She meets a charming guy, who wants to spend every second with her. And she loves it, at first.
The toxic relationship develops, and even though the girl starts noticing the red flags, they're not shining bright red for her. She finds excuses and tries to explain Kieran's behaviour even to herself.
As a consequence she's facing abuse but doesn't know how to leave. She lost her friends, she's away from the family and she's stuck in a relationship with a monster who'll do anything to keep her or make sure she suffers.
My blood was boiling when I listened to it. It's heartbreaking, because I know that there are many helpless women experiencing this type of abuse on daily basis. I hope they'll find strength and escape toxic relationships to find their own self again. If you struggle, please seek help. You're not alone. Abuse is not ok. You deserve to be respected and to be happy.
I listened to an audiobook and the narrator was great.
One way or another we all are faced with the abuse - even if it doesn't concern us directly, we see it in our neighbours, friends, or strangers on the street or in a pub. We should react, we should help, because victims might not be brave enough or not see abuse for what it is.
Chloe meets Kieran in the time when she's vulnerable - her parents are getting a divorce, her brother is moving our, she's in the final year of high school before making big decisions about the college. She meets a charming guy, who wants to spend every second with her. And she loves it, at first.
The toxic relationship develops, and even though the girl starts noticing the red flags, they're not shining bright red for her. She finds excuses and tries to explain Kieran's behaviour even to herself.
As a consequence she's facing abuse but doesn't know how to leave. She lost her friends, she's away from the family and she's stuck in a relationship with a monster who'll do anything to keep her or make sure she suffers.
My blood was boiling when I listened to it. It's heartbreaking, because I know that there are many helpless women experiencing this type of abuse on daily basis. I hope they'll find strength and escape toxic relationships to find their own self again. If you struggle, please seek help. You're not alone. Abuse is not ok. You deserve to be respected and to be happy.
I listened to an audiobook and the narrator was great.