A review by wellwortharead
In the Scrape, by James Newman, Mark Steensland

5.0

Jake and Matthew have not seen their mother for years. They live in constant fear of beatings from their abusive alcoholic father. Jake longs for the day that he will have enough money to take his little brother and run away to find their mom in California, never believing their father that it is their fault she ran off. The relationship between the brothers, and Jake's fierce desire to protect Matthew is palpable. It made me wish I could rip them from the book and rescue them myself.
When Jake is finally ready to implement his plan, outside forces conspire against them and ugly truths long hidden, come to light.

I received a complimentary copy for review