Nathan

A Ride of Drama, Trauma, and Sprinkles of Joy.

Revisado: 11-17-23

While I will mention characteristics or setting in the book, I will avoid any details that would be spoilers to save people the upset of a ruined story that deserves to be read/listened to.
So I'll begin with the beginning. While I've read many books of disturbing nature, never has it opened with a trigger warning. Plenty of books have had harsher scenes or moments in them, but it made me truly appreciate this author that it was thought to announce it at the start for people unaware. That said, if mentions of rape/abuse are triggers for you, it sadly might be good to avoid this as that is a key point in the main characters backstory.
The first third of the book feels more teen drama or runaway story than anything else. While the pacing at times can feel off or in my case, have me confused on the time frame for a bit, it's still a fitting opening for what's to come. It gives you the time to develop opinions on characters and start to build your connection with Dessa and her struggles.
The back end of the book has plenty of moments to make you smile with satisfaction, want to weep for her hardships, and hate those presented as the villain for their actions. By the ending, you are clenching your teeth, hoping for them to suffer the consequences and wanting Dessa to get a happy ending, unsure of if it will come.
The only thing I have as a real negative for this book is something that isn't really plot related. The final chapter is the reading of Dessa's journal that is referenced throughout the book. It feels almost out of place having it there. I am not an author, editor, or have any experience in book making so my opinion might mean nothing, but I feel like it would have given more impact if an entry had been the start to each chapter instead of or along side the quotes that were placed in those spots. Allowing the reader to truly see the horrors of Dessa's experiences as the story went on.
While this isn't my usual go to style of book, I can say that I am extremely satisfied with it and and very happy to have listened to this. Good characters, good mix of the real struggles of living with trauma and the cringry actions/emotions of teens. World building was alright, though comments of "police bots" have me wishing I knew more of the world's tech or the environment. Overall a good read that when you start, you truly want to continue until the end. I look forward to seeing any other releases from this author.

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