Do you have any idea how nice it was to read a book where the chick doesn't 'fall for' the serial killer!!!! That isn't a question, because I know so many of us are sick of the glorification of the psycho path. In this day and age we call a woman 'unlikable and unrelatable' when she actually fights back against the serial killer. We put the book down, call it boring, and disregard it because the author didn't glamorize a man that assaults and murders innocent girls. Yes, this dude was a real winner. He puts down a certain type of woman because she can 'taint' the world with her dominance and independence.

This story was well paced, and left you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Ruth is a fighter, and although she was not the greatest person in the world, she had reasons. They were misguided, but I got it. I understood her drive, and I understood her intentions. She was taking on a lot, for her family, and for herself. She wanted to be a winner for all the right reasons but they pushed people away from her. All but Caleb. God, I'm so glad for Caleb!

This story showed a true strong woman. How she had the will to live, even when faced with death right in her face! What an exceptional story that broke all the popular tropes in todays writing world, and she broken the Young Adult genre wide open by giving this amazing story to the world. As I was reading this book I could see it playing out in my head with such vivid clarity. I mean seriously, I get why people thought this book was 'boring'. Because they realized Ruth wasn't going to bend over for her killer and 'love him'. She fought, and I adored Ruth for her fight, her will to live, and her desire to bring down this evil set upon the earth!

If you are looking for a book to read, PLEASE pick this one up! This author deserves the spotlight! In a sea of books all the same, with the same formula and trope, this book stands out!

*I borrowed a copy of this book from the La Verne Library*

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