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There were a few aspects of the way this was written, terminology used by the characters that seemed odd for the time and the switching between perspectives, that sometimes distracted me from the experience of the story. However, the story itself of a woman raising her children on her own in the Australian bush and meeting an aboriginal man on the run was powerful. I was completely caught up in their stories and how those stories came together.

Tracy Bilen is the YA author of Whisper and What She Left Behind. She is a high school French teacher in Michigan where she lives with her husband and children. Tracy studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and taught Spanish at a high school ski academy. She loves biking, traveling, and red velvet cake.
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“I only wish I could have done it for you.”
“I know,” I say. I put my hand on her shoulder. “ I know you do. Let‘s go home.”
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Sara and her mom have a plan to finally escape Sara's abusive father. But when her mom doesn't show up as expected, Sara's terrified. Her father says that she's on a business trip, but Sara knows he's lying. Her mom is missing—and her dad had something to do with it.
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This was told from many different points of view, including Suman, Anu, Varsha, and Hemant, so we got to see almost everyone‘s perspective of what was going on. Varsha became very possessive – she was very controlling (reminiscent of her father?); I initially felt badly for her, but came to quite dislike her. And the end? I liked it although many might not. I think this would make a good book club book with lots to discuss.

I sometimes have this dream that I‘m drowning in a giant bowl of oatmeal.
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This is one of the most harrowing pieces on non-fiction I‘ve ever read. This book sheds light on the national emergency that is domestic abuse in Australia.
Throughly absorbing, comprehensive and informative, Jess Hill takes us though what abuse looks and feels like for both the victim and the perpetrator.
This was such a difficult but important read. I learned so much.

“I know,” I say. I put my hand on her shoulder. “I know you do. Let‘s go home.”
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Whipping through some #middlefiction #preview books for #septemberrso2021 Already read The Hideaway #familyviolence #runaway #ghosts and am about to start The Raven Heir #fantasy #shapeshifter #adventure #lockdowninbrisbane

After watching the SBS docuseries with the same title I was drawn to read the book as well. It was such a powerful and revealing read. Giving a voice and so much more insight into the lives of domestic violence victims and their perpetrators. The book goes into detailed information about some very recent domestic violence cases that were in the news. A thought provoking, heartbreaking read.