Review: Afraid

Afraid by Mandasue Heller

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



h wowzers... not sure if it is a real word but its kind of, the toned down version of what I actually said when I opened my parcel and found this book inside.. Oh god was I excited.
So a big THANK YOU to Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton for sending me a review copy.

This book, is based around 14 yr old skye. who's life has just turned upside down, Not that it was a perfect family life to start with, but after yet another argument between Mum and Dad, dad is stabbed, and Skye ends up being placed into the care of Social Services. This is where Skyes life completly changes.

To get away from life in the care home, and what Skye belives is a living hell, Skye turns to her online friend Jade who offers her somewhere to stay, after chatting with Jade online Skye know's they have a similar life, and can relate to what each other is going through. Jade is also from an unhappy family filled with arguments and fights, Skye really feels like she has found a friend in Jade. Unfortunatly for Skye, Jade is not Jade, and she is not even a teenager or female like Skye thought. And this is really where Skye's hell begins. This all pretty much happens in the first few chapters, so I dont feel i'm giving to much away, However I don't want to go into any more detail as to what happens etc for fear of spoiling the story for anyone.

The book really kicks off on a high, and continues all the way through, keeping you wanting more.

Bullying, peodophile, on line grooming. this book covers a whole range of pretty much what is in the news nowadays. It's sad when you think you just are not suprised at some of the things that happen when children are put into care.

My all time fav Mandasue Heller book has always been THE FRONT. and while this is just as good, The Front still remains my fav....


Keep going Mandasue, I'm awaiting your next book now,..


A great start to the new reading year. published 1st January 2015.



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