![]() ![]() ![]() But their resilience suggests hope for their blighted lives., This is a sweet, funny book filled with two sister's unrelenting love for each other and their determination to stay together at all is a good read and if you are interested in being taken on a crazy ride, this is the book for you., O'Donnell's wildly original debut examines the intricacies of betrayal and loyalty within one family and their effects on two vulnerable young girls.With a gritty but redemptive take on family and the price of secrets, O'Donnell's debut will be well-received by fans of mainstream literature and Scottish noir mysteries alike., Warm without being cozy, explicit without being shocking, and emotive without being schmaltzy. This poignant, compelling, and hopeful tale teaches readers that a desperate situation can always be alleviated by reaching out to others., The sisters and Lennie narrate alternating chapters, moving the story along at a fast clip.The difference between the sisters in terms of personality and maturity puts them at odds despite their shared fear of discovery. ![]() As a gothic novel and a psychological look at the effects of trauma, it had verve and nerve.O'Donnell knows how to keep a reader engaged, and her sympathy - and hope - for her characters tempers what could have been a sordid tale., The quirky characters and thrilling plotlines will leave readers anxious to find out what will become of the girls. ![]()
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