Beyond Kathryn Lucas’ first memory of her father’s tree lay a dysfunctional path of violence, heartbreak, and secrets within a family severely entrenched in the vicious cycle of abuse. A lifetime of fear drives her from her home, and the teenage girl finds refuge with an aunt and uncle determined to protect their niece.
Distressing flashbacks unravel in Kathryn’s fragile mind among the turmoil encircling her as she struggles through adolescence and descends into her pain-ridden past. When the summation of her unsettling memories allows the darkness to overtake her, she becomes desperate to unearth the light.
Inspired by a true story, Kathryn must hold on tightly to those who love her, searching for her place in a world threatening to break her as she fights to overcome life’s betrayals before she is deprived of her future.
Kelcee Feitlin
Couldn’t put it down
In this coming-of-age novel, Kathy fantastically gave us a look into the tumultuous life of a teen girl and her family trying to learn how to live their lives in their new “normal”. After suffering abuse and unsupportive friendships, Kathryn must learn how to cope and move forward with her life and the relationships in it. I felt that the situations that Kathryn dealt with were so much more realistic than the majority of the other books I have read; from dealing with her emotions to actually talking about her experience with a psychiatrist, this book can truly give hope to those who have experienced similar circumstances. It was an excellent read, and I can’t wait to see what else comes from this author!!!
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