Girl in the Glass
by Zoe Brooks
Date Published: March 2012
Pages: 213
ASIN: B007IROBEE
I am Anya and I am nothing.
Eleven-year-old Anya is an
orphan being raised by her hateful and vicious aunt. She endures mental and
physical abuse because of the similarities she shares with her mother, whom her
aunt despised. Eva, Anya's "Shadow," loyally stands by Anya through
her distress and conjures up a plan that leads them across the dangerous desert
away from their life of slavery. A city set between the sea and the desert has
its own secrets and danger awaiting Anya and Eva.
Anya's abuse is intense and it is a wonder she stays strong
throughout it all. I became caught up in Anya's struggles and minor victories.
I enjoyed the many characters that entered Anya's life and affected her in
different ways. While it is never clear where or when this story takes place,
the author tells the story so smoothly that while I was curious, it didn't take
away from anything. I think I would have liked to read additional background
about Anya's parents, along with more details regarding the people known as
"Shadows." Zoe Brooks does a wonderful job giving Anya a new persona
each time she changed her identity in an attempt to protect herself and Eva.
4 comments:
wow, very intense and catches your attention
That looks really interesting I think I will have to put it on my wish list.
Sounds like a book that you wont want to put down!
Looks like a really good read!
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