Hephzibah - You've no idea what it's like having a freak for a sister. Rebecca Born first, prettier, Hephzi's always been the more popular one. The Father - When he was busy with his bottle we were usually safe. Usually. The Mother - Her specialist subject was misery and lessons of painful silence...Hephzibah and Rebecca are twins. One beautiful, one disfigured. Trapped with their loveless parents, they dream of a normal life. But when one twin tragically dies, the other must find a way to escape. Because if she doesn't, she'll end up like her sister.
This was a heartbreaking book and the storyline really cut to the core of my soul. I find the subject of child abuse upsetting but circumstances where one parent stands by, allowing another to harm their child I think is deeply disturbing. The story within this book is just that and although it was a hard read, I also found it a very rewarding one.
The story focuses on twin sisters Hephzibah and Rebecca. Their father is a deeply religious man and rules is home with an iron fist. Going to school is something that the girls had to fight for and he sees it as a freedom they do not deserve. During the opening chapter we find out that one of the girls has died and from that moment on we follow the remaining twin on her journey to free herself from her family.
It was a gripping book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The writing style was very descriptive and I felt this really helped to heighten the suspense and mystery contained within. The characters both had a wonderful depth to them and were very well written.
It is a book that left me thinking about the characters and the story long after I'd put it down. I would recommend this book to older teen readers as the subject matter is adult in parts and should only be read by the more mature reader.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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