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Rust & Stardust
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
"Greenwood's glowing dark ruby of a novel brilliantly transforms the true crime story that inspired Nabokov's Lolita. Shatteringly original and eloquently written....So ferociously suspenseful, I found myself holding my breath." --Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of YouCamden, NJ, 1948. When 11 year-old Sally Horner steals a notebook from the local Woolworth's, she has no way of knowing that 52 year-old Frank LaSalle, fresh out of prison, is watching her, preparing to make his move. Accosting her outside the store, Frank convinces Sally that he's an FBI agent who can have her arrested in a minute--unless she does as he says. This chilling novel traces the next two harrowing years as Frank mentally and physically assaults Sally while the two of them travel westward from Camden to San Jose, forever altering not only her life, but the lives of her family, friends, and those she meets along the way.Based on the experiences of real-life kidnapping victim Sally Horner and her captor, whose story shocked the nation and inspired Vladimir Nabokov to write his controversial and iconic Lolita, this heart-pounding story by award-winning author T. Greenwood at last gives a voice to Sally herself.
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AudiobookingWithLeah
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This is really well-written and the story is poignantly told, and still, it didn't wrench me out of this slump. I haven't rated anything 5 stars pretty much the whole year. I thought for sure this one would do it too. I did love the way the title/book cover is woven into the story.
BOOK TAGS⇣
⤏ FICTION BASED IN TRUTH
⤏ WITH NAMES AND FACTS KEPT
⤏ SALLY HORNER KIDNAPPING
⤏ 1948
⤏ PEDOPHILIA (IT'S DIFFICULT TO READ/LISTEN TO AT TIMES)

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MeJeMiller
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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I may be obsessed with this story now. I kept wondering how this story could be real. But the bones of the story is real. Unbelievable.

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ItsAnotherJen
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Excellent book, but almost hard to read because of the subject matter. This is not a happy story. It's more like heart breaking.

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scowler1
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Excellent book. I am completely heartbroken and need to throw up. Now if you'll excuse me.

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amb
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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This is a fictionalized account of the kidnapping and imprisonment of Sally Horner. Sally is often thought of as being the inspiration for Nabokov‘s Lolita. The innocence of Sally, and her sheer gullibility juxtaposed with the depravity of her captor is heartbreaking. While there are obvious TW for child abuse and rape, the author does not delve deeply into the actual deeds, instead focusing as it should be on the victim, and her family.

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KellyHerself
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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This was a heartbreak and a half. Excellent writing and the most beautiful characters. But this book will destroy your heart.

Cinfhen I really liked this book!! But it was tough. Super interesting history 6y
KellyHerself @BookishMarginalia that‘s on my To Read list! 6y
BookishMarginalia Mine too — and I just stacked this book on your rec. 6y
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SandraG
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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This book was hard to read because of the circumstances, but if you can get past that Read it! It took the police too long to get it in gear! I will buy this for my collection! I believe Hal enjoyed it too!📚

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overtheedge
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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I did not realize this was based on an actual crime, but that just makes it better. I've seen alot of good reviews....my Hope's are high!

CaramelLunacy Love the penguins! 6y
overtheedge @CaramelLunacy Thanks!! Penguins always seem to make me smile! 6y
Herschelian I was intrigued to read this book when I discovered it was the fictionalised version of a true crime, and that crime greatly influenced Nabokov‘s controversial classic ‘Lolita‘. Given the distasteful and disturbing subject matter I had been slightly hesitant despite being intrigued, however the author handles the sexual content very carefully and it is not at all prurient. All in all a very well written book. Recommended. 6y
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shellleigh33
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Just finish this book. This was a good book but at times hard to listen to due to the topic. Sally‘s story is so heartbreaking and it is sad to know this fictional story is based off a true story.

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TheBookKeepers
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Panpan

The author didnt sensationalize the rape scenes or linger longer than necessary to get the point across. But each characters perspectives seemed redundant & kept reading the same sentences over & over. I dont need the author 2 keep reminding me of things she‘s already told. Either give me more emotions, more depth, or cut out those chapters. This is a hard subject 2 approach & w/o a clear purpose from the author, I found it disappointing.

vkois88 Hmmm I'm glad I read your review, it was a freebie on NetGalley and I didn't pick up that it was about that subject (or maybe I'd blocked it out???), but now I'm not sure I want to read it 6y
Jess_Franzino I enjoyed it. Then again, I went in knowing what to expect. I already knew quite a bit about the Sally Horner case, and knew this was a fictional rendering. It was decent for a quick read, but I agree that I would have thought the characters to be a bit “flat” if I wasn‘t simply reading it as a more “expanded” version of the event. 6y
TheBookKeepers @Jess_Franzino I had no knowledge of the Sally Horner case prior to reading it, and maybe if I had done a little research I would‘ve viewed it differently. Maybe! Lol It was a quick read though!!! 6y
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TheBookKeepers
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Who needs a bookmark when u have a kitty around?! Hahaha 😂

shellleigh33 I am listening to this on audiobook right now. It is very deep but good so far. What are your thoughts? 6y
TheBookKeepers It‘s hard reading certain parts knowing this is based off a true story, but I think the story is very captivating & the writing is done well. I‘ve read it non stop today 👀. @shellleigh33 6y
Velvetfur Such a cute puddy! 🐱 💜 6y
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Shereader Reminds me of “The Fact of A Body” by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich, which I recently finished. Pedophilia is the focus. Beyond striking the chord that as a society we are hellishly terrible on how we handle pedophilia, I couldn‘t pull anything more from the text (i.e. so what do we do?). I know not always the point, but I‘d like to read something that does engage that question thoughtfully. Any recs Littins? P.S.: pretty kitty, looks like mine! 😸 (edited) 6y
TheBookKeepers This book was hard to read. And I too kept thinking, what‘s the point? Why fictionalize such a horrific event...hoping for some type of redemption or central message so I kept reading. But after finishing (literally moments ago) I find myself speechless. I don‘t think this is a book I‘d recommend. @Shereader 6y
Shereader Thanks for letting me know that @TheBookKeepers. I think so many books (and readers) get stuck in that shock and disbelief on this topic, but how is that making the read/knowledge matter? I‘m stuck there too after “The Fact of a Body.” Please let me know if you read something that builds traction in the conversation. (Also, please keep the cat pics coming too!) 6y
TheBookKeepers I will!! Haha he is the best reading buddy! 😊 @Shereader 6y
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JenReadsAlot
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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This book. Gut wrenching yet impossible to put down. Not for everyone I'm sure given the subject. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TheBookKeepers Just started this!! 6y
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ItsAngel
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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This book. Omg. I started last night and will finish it tonight.

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Love the nails! ☠ 6y
ItsAngel @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Thanks!! I am so in the mood for Halloween! They are Jamberry nail wraps. 6y
TheBookKeepers Omg. Weird coincidence...I‘m starting this tomorrow & also wearing some Jamberry‘s!! that I just randomly did bc the #witchpleaseswap put me in a Halloween mood lol!!! 6y
ItsAngel @TheBookKeepers I love Jams! lol I‘m not a rep...but I‘m addicted to them. 😜 This book is good! I hate I waited so long to read it. 6y
TheBookKeepers Same!! I‘m thrilled to hear that!! I‘ve renewed it once already and just haven‘t gotten to it! But I‘m wrapping up my other library book now & more excited to start Rust & Stardust after reading ur comments!! 6y
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Leftcoastzen
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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A work of fiction based on the Sally Horner kidnapping .Any book like this is a gut punch, I like that it is told from different points of view, not only how it effects family,but also the chance encounters with people met along the way.Buzz of course , there is a nonfiction book soon out about Horner and the questions of how the real case influenced Lolita.When I recommend a Nabokov, it‘s always Transparent Things.

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Busha1984
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tragic and heart-wrenching. Based on the experiences of real-life kidnapping victim, Sally Horner, and her captor. While this book isn't a real true crime book, I appreciated the author's speculation and fictionalized story, flipping between viewpoints, to understand how Sally's kidnapping touched family, friends, and strangers.

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Leftcoastzen
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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My kind of buddy read! But already found an error in the book.characters bring 78 rpm records off the porch and the vinyl had warped.78 records are made out of shellac resin, they can warp but usually crack , shatter or chip and are not made out of vinyl.

Leftcoastzen Not vinyl till the 1950s and this book set in 1948 (edited) 6y
AshleyHoss820 Interesting! I didn‘t know that! Side note: that is a STUNNING reading companion! 6y
Leftcoastzen @AshleyHoss820 Thx , that‘s Crosby .The baby of the cat clan. 6y
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Leftcoastzen
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Got myself in the Library log jam again. Reading too many at once , some now I have been working on reading since July . Couldn‘t resist putting it in Library hold , came through quick!I am hopeful I can still read the others and get this done by the 12th. This weekend is providing a little reading time.

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tammysue
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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5 Tear-filled ☆ This is the heartbreaking story of abducted 11yr old real life Sally Horner whom the book ‘Lolita‘ was inspired from. A chilling tale starting in 1948 tracing 21mos (from NJ to Calif) of mental + sexual abuse Sally suffered at the hands of her captor. A very tough read bringing me tears + filling up my heart with sorrow. It will rip your heart to shreds while pulling you in hook, line + sinker. 💔

#TwoInThree #BookAWeekChallenge

Cinfhen I thought this was really well done without exploiting or over sexualizing the heart of the story. That mom, though😡 6y
tammysue @Cinfhen Greenwood did a phenomenal job on keeping those scenes low key, all was very well written! 👏🏻 I agree about Ella, I was sooo frustrated with her. 😤 (edited) 6y
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tammysue
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Now starting @Samplergal ‘s #TwoInThree readathon with the tagged book, also reading it for the @TheReadingMermaid #BookAWeekChallenge - Week 1. 🤓📚

Samplergal Yay! 6y
Eryn_Sutton Rust and Startdust was great! 6y
tammysue @Eryn_Sutton Ty great to hear! 👍🏻😊 6y
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TheBookKeepers
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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I‘m really excited to start this book next! I have about 130 pages left of Eragon & then onto this beauty!

AmyG I really want to read this, too. Let us know what you think no when you‘re done. 6y
kiaaaa This book looks very nice💐 but, what do you think about Eragon? Do you want to read next book or not? 6y
TheBookKeepers @kia I am really loving Eragon!! Yes I think I will continue the series! Have you read it? 6y
kiaaaa @TheBookKeepers oh yes I read the first book and enjoy it👍, l bought the second book to but i don't remember the names or places in book so idon't read it yet😅😅 6y
Jess_Franzino “Rust & Stardust” was so heartbreaking! The writer did such an amazing job with bringing all the characters to life. 6y
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Jess_Franzino
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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I only recently heard of Sally Horner, which is surprising since “Lolita” is one of my all-time favorite books, and this was the real life case that inspired Nabokov. While this book is fiction, the main events of the story actually did happen. It‘s extremely heartbreaking. However, the writer did an an amazing job of examining the emotional effect of the kidnapping from several POVs. I also must give props for the title‘s nod to “Lolita”.

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samesfoley
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Just posted my full review of this. An interesting read, but ended up dragging out a little too much for my tastes.

https://samesfoley.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/rust-stardust-review/

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Jess7
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Book mail is the BEST mail! 📫📖😍 Have you read this ripped-from-the-headlines book?

Blurb: “Based on the experiences of real-life kidnapping victim Sally Horner and her captor, whose story shocked the nation and inspired Vladimir Nabokov to write his controversial and iconic #Lolita, this heart-pounding story by award-winning author T. Greenwood at last gives a voice to Sally herself...” #TBR #newbook #truecrime (fiction) #rustandstardust

Jess7 No, but it‘s inspired by that book. @amb - I pasted a blurb in the description that references Lolita. 6y
kate_reads Really enjoyed this! Dark but intriguing 6y
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FantasyChick I thought this was really well done! I had no idea about the events it was based on until after I read it though lol 6y
BooksForEmpathy Love your picture!! 6y
ephemeralwaltz Oh wow! 6y
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Redwritinghood
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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I received this on #netgalley in exchange for my review. This is a fictionalization of the real-life abduction of Sally Horner in 1948. Her abductor was a serial rapist of young girls. Tough subject matter that is believed to have inspired Nabokov in his writing of “Lolita”. The title is a phrase from that book. As terrible as Sally Horner‘s ordeal was, the book seems to try too hard to make us feel bad for her and the writing is very simplistic.

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Jnnlb
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Upfront. First thing - I am recommending this book. It is a well developed story about a horrible event. But it is a difficult read. Sadness, anger, depression, impatience become the readers constant companions during this reading.
I will not ruin the book for future readers by disclosing the ending. I will call the ending most satisfying and poignant. received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley. Full review at thejwordpress.wordpress.com

akckitty I have this one on hold for me at the library when it comes in. I‘m looking forward to this one! 6y
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BlueStockingReviews
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Reviewed twelve great reads in July! Check out the reviews at bluestockingreviews.com

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FantasyChick
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Just....wow. This was a hard and heartbreaking read but well worth it. The true(ish) story of 11 year old Sally Horner, abducted by a convicted child molester in the 40's, told from many different perspectives.
I had no idea going in that this was based on real events. Such a sad and chilling read. If you can handle the content, I would highly recommend. Release date: August 7
TW: child abduction, sexual assault, violence
#netgalley #arc

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suvata
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Fictionalization of the true crime that loosely inspired Nabokov‘s Lolita. In 1948, 11-year old Sally Horner accepted a dare by some classmates to steal a notebook from Woolworth‘s. Her crime was witnessed by Frank Lasalle, who under of the guise of an FBI agent, kidnapped Sally telling her she had to appear before a judge. Sally, confused and afraid, wound up staying with Lasalle for two years while they traveled from New Jersey to California.

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suvata
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Still catching up on my ARC‘s.

Whimsical.Curiosity I really like the cover and title! 6y
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ReadingSusan
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Well. This book. Wow. I didn‘t realize it was based on a true story until the end and it was like an extra gut punch. I cried my way through most of this book. It was beautifully written. The author brought this story to life through these different point of views. I highly recommend this book if you can stomach difficult subject matters. I was provided an advanced copy of the book by the publisher NetGalley and this has not affected my review

ReadingSusan Book one for @24in48! #24in48 (edited) 6y
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ReadingSusan
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On hour three of my #24in48 Readathon. This book is a very difficult subject matter ☹️ It‘s beautifully written but I probably wouldn‘t have requested the ARC if I had realized what it was about 😭

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BlueStockingReviews
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Sally just wanted a friend, instead she was kidnapped. This beautifully written novel gives voice to the real Sally Horner who at 11, was kidnapped in Camden NJ in 1948. Check out the best book I‘ve read in 2018. https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/rust-stardust ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Coming out Aug 7, 2018

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Rhondareads
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Based on the true crime story that inspired Lolita getting rave reviews thanks to Goodreads & st.martinspress

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MarticaMustRead
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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???? #GoodReadsWin #BookishThings #ForTheLoveOfBooks #TGIF

Woo hoo-Happy Friday to me! ??

This #Historical novel is based on the real life kidnapping that inspired Nabokov's controversial "Lolita" novel.

*Release Date is set for August 7th!

?...It seems that books based on, or about, this infamous kidnapping seem to be a hot trend currently.

Either way, I'm thrilled to be receiving a copy- that cover is gorgeous!? #BookCoverLove

Cinfhen I read this one, I thought it was well done 👍🏻 congrats 🎉 enjoy 😊 6y
MarticaMustRead @Cinfhen that's good to hear, thank u!🤓👍 6y
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angel1
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Such a sad sentence in this story...

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angel1
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Jolene literally crawled under my book to use as a blanket or to just get my attention, who knows with her!!! 😂😂😂 #dogsoflitsy

readordierachel That face! 7y
wanderinglynn Aw, cute pup! Who could resist that face?! ❤️🐶 7y
mrozzz We don‘t deserve dogs. So darn cute!! 💜 7y
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angel1 So, she won...I put the book away and just loved on her for a little while!! She knows how to use the puppy dog eyes really well😂 thanks y‘all @ReadOrDieRachel @wanderinglynn @mrozzz 7y
Louise So adorable! ❤️🐾 7y
SuseB Adorable ❣️❣️❣️ 7y
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angel1
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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So excited about this arc copy I won!! Starting today!! 😍📚🤓

crazyspine It's so good. Enjoy with tissues. 7y
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imabusybee
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Book mail. I love this cover!!

kamoorephoto I have the galley too...must get to it!! Love the cover. 7y
angel1 I got this too...I‘m almost done with my current book and hope to start this tomorrow🤓 7y
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LMJenkins
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“The photo that would be in all the newspapers was the one of Sally descending the steps of the airplane as her mother waited for her, Mr. Cahill gently holding Ella‘s arm.”
Received this in the #bookmail today. Looks intriguing! #ARC

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angel1
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Getting a book in the mail that you didn‘t even know you won!!!😬😬😬

BridgetteM I‘m jealous! 7y
angel1 I was so excited to win this one!! I would share it with you if you lived close😌 @BridgetteM 7y
BridgetteM That‘s so sweet! I read the blurb on Goodreads, it looks pretty good. Can‘t wait to see what you think of it. 7y
TheBookKeepers This happened to me once! Sooo exciting! Congrats! 7y
tammysue Yay! :) 7y
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PJPeski
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Powerful and heartbreaking. 4/5 Stars

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PJPeski
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Promises to be creepy and beautiful. I‘ve been sucked in from the very first.

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BlameJennyJane
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Perhaps this is silly... but #Netgalley approved me for an advanced reader copy (first time I‘ve gotten to talk about an ARC...)I reeeeaaallly want to read. I feel validated as a reader! I cannot wait to dig in. ❤️💙❤️💙❤️

JoScho I got my first ARC from #netgalley today as well. It is super exciting! 7y
BlameJennyJane @JoScho ... so I‘m not nuts? There is something validating about it! Lol. I felt like I had to prove my worthiness as a reader when creating my Netgalley profile! 😊 7y
JoScho @BlameJennyJane exactly and I was like um I‘m not that special but I like to read! lol! 7y
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Booksnchill
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#GoodreadsWin this book is Historical Fiction set in 1948 following a young female kidnapping victim who was abducted from outside a Woolworths in NJ and forced to travel with her kidnapper for the next 2 years. The story was a media sensation and inspired Nabokov to write Lolita. Publication date is August 2018 and T Greenwood is a San Diego based author.

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Cinfhen
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#FierceFeb This is a fictional account of a true crime and real #criminal Frank La Salle who boldly kidnapped 11yr old Sally Horner in 1948; and whose story inspired Nabokov‘s Lolita. My heart was in my throat pulsating with trepidation for the first fifty pages. Gripping from page one, the sheer innocence of Sally ripped my insides to pieces. Compelling and engaging this true story was one I was not familiar with. Brilliantly told, tragic. ✨TW✨

Cinfhen Yes! But only to die in a car accident two years later.... @reggie 😢😢😢 7y
Cinfhen Ooops, should I delete that spoiler @Reggie ?!? 7y
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Reggie Nah, cause the reason I deleted my question was because I went to go look it up online. Very sad. 7y
Reggie Did you ever watch that made for TV movie called I Know My First Name Is Steven? All those kids who get abducted and returned, their lives are never the same. So sad. He died young too, also of a traffic accident when he was 24. 7y
batsy Great review! 💛 Very intrigued about the basis for Lolita. 7y
Cinfhen I do remember that movie, that was a looooong time ago!! I always think about that Elizabeth Smart case or Jaycee Dugard ...it's so sad. I know parents pray for their children to be returned but you NEVER get that innocent child back 😭😭😭💔 @Reggie devastating 7y
Kalalalatja Sounds intense and dark! 7y
Cathythoughts Very strong review! Sounds amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Kaye Good review. ✨✨ 7y
Reviewsbylola Sounds like the type of true crime I love!! 7y
Reviewsbylola Oh, I‘ve just realized it‘s the fictional account. That sounds cool! 7y
emilyhaldi Nice review! I‘m sold. #stacked 7y
Mdargusch Wow! Heartbreaking. 7y
Cinfhen It was really a page turner @Mdargusch @emilyhaldi @Reviewsbylola @Kaye @Cathythoughts @Kalalalatja such an unbelievable story of naivety & innocence 😞 7y
Christine11 I had no idea Lolita was inspired by a true story. Looks like a pretty dark read! 7y
Cinfhen It's not as dark as you would expect, the author was very sensitive & respectful to the circumstance and physical deeds that the young girl had to endure @Christine11 I was relieved about that amount of care the author took in setting the tone but not giving graphic details 7y
erzascarletbookgasm Wow, didn‘t know about the inspiration for Lolita bit. Sounds like a good but harrowing read. 7y
Bklover This sounds fascinating!!! 7y
kspenmoll I had no idea regarding inspiration for Lolita- sounds compelling but difficult to digest. Thanks for review! 7y
Cinfhen It was very interesting story...apparently Vladimir Nabokov references Sally Horner in the book, Ive never read Lolita but now I do.... this book was “uncomfortable” because you know what‘s going to happen to the sweet child but no gory or graphic details are ever written @erzascarletbookgasm @Bklover @kspenmoll I would definitely check it out from library when it becomes available 7y
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ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled
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Started this today! Historical fiction of the true crime story of Sally Horner and the man who lured her away and tormented her for two years. Nabokov was inspired by this story to write Lolita!

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Crash
Rust & Stardust | T Greenwood
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Oddly enough, after being turned down for a request I put in for this book, I got an email from the publisher asking if I was interested in reviewing it.... That's a no brainer, bring it on.

RaimeyGallant Sweet. 7y
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