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Behind the Hood
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Marita Hansen
Sep 21, 2013 added it  ·  (Review from the author)  ·  review of another edition
This is my book, so I won't rate it, since that would be silly. Anyway, I've finished the re-read (that last line!), and will start re-reading Behind the Tears (book 2) - another of my works that I haven't looked at since it was published. Anyway, after I've published Hungover (Blurred Lines #2), I'm seriously considering adding another book to this series (book 5). I'll see how things go, though 2023 is for finishing off what I've started. I have so many unfinished products, so I'm going to for ...more
Chippy Marco
Okay, so I've read this twice, which says one thing, I LOVED IT! I tend to prefer dark stories, gritty ones that don't hold back, and this one DEFINITELY didn't hold back. It was heartstopping right from the very first chapter when Maia decided to take off to a party and in the process walks past a gang of boys, the leader (Tama, who's on the cover) having already had MAJOR issues with her brother, and not to mention Maia had previously kicked him in the nuts for grabbing her breasts, soooo... y ...more
Debbie
Oct 03, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Wow!! This debut work by Marita Hansen just resonates with authenticity. It is violent and no-holds-barred, but not OTT.....I see flashes of these mentalities and lifestyles in the families of some of the children I teach. Not yet available in mainstream NZ bookstores (set as it is in South Auckland), but certainly should be! Will have to buy a copy for my son via Amazon in the meantime......and I look forward to more from this author.
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Colleen Mitchell
Oct 08, 2011 marked it as to-read
Laura
Oct 12, 2011 marked it as to-read
K, Nz
Dec 11, 2011 marked it as couldn-t-get-into
Johanna M Rae
Dec 29, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Manda
Apr 25, 2013 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition