He came to me when I was most vulnerable. He was someone I was supposed to trust. I learned from a young age that monsters are real. He used and abused me until one day he finally let me go. I was free. Free to live and to love.
This is a story about a young girl who was sexually abused as a child by someone she trusted. She managed to survive her ordeal and was finally set free at 18. Alone in the world, she showed her resilience and managed to begin to thrive. She met a young man around her age. He gave her hope. But just when she thought that love might actually be within her reach, everything comes crashing down and she's left alone and broken. But she doesn't give up.
Authors Note: This story deals with the sensitive subject matter of child sexual abuse and trauma. Reader discretion advised. 18+
Author's Note: This is a standalone novel that combines two previously published works - Blue Skye, the first book of the blue duet novella, and Blue Teardrops, the second book of the blue duet novella. It also contains some expanded chapters.
Professional Reviews
Aunt G
This is a book that regardless of having a good idea what you are getting, it is still going to gut you emotionally. As the blurb expresses, this is not a comfortable or light read. It is often painful, raw and disturbing. Your own emotions are going to be tested as you are consumed by heartache, grief, frustration and intense anger. This is a powerful story that is about ugliness, betrayal and cruelty but also about strength, survival and hope. This is only book one of two so prepare for the cliffhanger. I do think that this story would have been better served in a longer format. Novellas are generally quick and light reads and this was neither. This was an intense read that could have used more room to grow and develop. This is my forthright, elective review.
Suzanne Hare
This is a difficult subject matter to read about and in such detail. It was brutally honest and full of the evils we tend to brush under the rug. Of course I know about child abuse but to hear it told from the child’s point of view put it on a whole new level of awareness. This book has a happy ending and shows just how resilient some people can be. I think this is an amazing book. It was difficult to read but impossible for me to put down. Once I started reading it, I just had to find out the ending. Such a powerful book worth reading.
mona williams
this book is highly recommended ! i think teenagers should read this book to get clues to watch out for. i almost cried reading this book. she was abused at a young age. the only life she has known. than she is set free to live her life. thats where she meets him. only something happens that will break her heart. you must read this book!
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