Going Under in Buddy Read Zone

Apr 20, 2013 Shannon The Co-Captain rated it really liked it

This book has the scariest kind of character you can find in a book....the charming sociopath Nothing scares me more. The reason being, they actually exist in real life.

I loved the main character Brooke and could totally relate with how her mind worked about all the situations going on around her.

I felt the ending was a little rushed or just "too wrapped up" a bit hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Overall this is a good book dealing with a bad topic and some very bad people. ...more

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Apr 08, 2013 All-Things-Books [Whairigail] rated it liked it

Shelves: not-great-reads

I think I may upset a few people with this review but here goes...

**WARNING - There is a graphic rape scene in this book - if you are offended or upset by these, give this one a miss**

Firstly, I'll start by saying this book was well written and very descriptive.

Things I Liked:

The Video Game Scene

Brooke's Dad

Gretchen

Things I disliked:

Brooke - she was a guilt ridden, immature, fantasy filled teenager. I so wanted to love her but just couldn't bring myself to feel anything other than irritation for ...more

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Apr 09, 2013 Aimie rated it really liked it

Wow. This was a tough read for a YA.
A shocking story of guilt, rape, revenge, justice and hope.

Whenever you try hard to keep from being involved in something, it finds you out, forces you into the situation, and you've no choice but to act out a sense of moral responsibility because deep down you know your heart it good, and you want to do good.

This book really smacked me around the head with the shocking realisation that this may not be altogether total fiction... Horrific situations are most ...more

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