We'll give them back the damage they left us with, burden them with the weight of our pain.
We may be temporarily broken, but we will leave them forever charred.
Ashes to ashes.
It wasn't the kidnapping that ruined Cass Adams's life. It was the letters that came after. The pink envelopes that appear in her car, her locker, her bedroom. Notes from the man she escaped, telling her that he's always there, always watching.
And that someday, he'll be back for her.
The police say there's nothing they can do, and Cass resigns herself to live in fear until she reconnects with three old friends-three girls ready to exact vengeance on those who wronged them.
But the deeper Cass digs, the more shocking the truth becomes, especially when she discovers that the person who ruined her life may be the only one who can save it.
I really wanted to like this. It sounds great! Girls banding together to take down the boys who hurt them! Twisty psychological! Brilliant.
In practise, though, it was so twisty that I lost track of who we trusted, when, for what reason. There was a love triangle, because teenage boys are known for going after the grumpy, withdrawn girl who runs away every time they approach. There's some crazyness with maybe-her-mother. Cass makes decisions on a whim and rues them later, but never learns not to do that again.
It's not awful. The descriptions of Cass's emotions and state of mind were amazing. The support and friendship between the girls was absolute goals. Cass's father is also great.
I didn't hate this. I just didn't love it as much as I'd hoped I would.
Out of the Fire publishes on 19th October, 2021. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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