The Stolen Sisters

Wow! What an absolutely fantastic read that was! I read it in staves on Pigeonhole, but I know that if I'd had an actual copy of the book I would have read it in one sitting!

Carly, Leah and Marie were kidnapped and whilst we know that they escaped (without any physical harm), the story interchanges between the ‘now' and ‘then'. In the ‘now' the 20th Anniversary since they had been kidnapped is fast approaching and things aren't going well. Leah is struggling with OCD and feels like the man behind the kidnapping is back and coming after her. Carly and Marie are struggling with guilt, with Marie also struggling with drugs.

In the ‘then' we get talked through the kidnapping and how they escaped. You would think that being kidnapped is the worst thing that could have happened to anyone, but in this case what came after is even worse. You might think that's not possible, but in this case what came after really was worse.

Carly, Leah and Marie wormed their way into my heart and I won't be forgetting their story in a hurry. The book was so beautifully written that I found myself living through the girls'/women's terror, heartbreak, pain, sadness. I actually found myself crying during the last few chapters. Carly was my favourite and (without giving away the why) I literally felt my heart breaking for her. I loved her for her bravery and courage.

This is by far one of the best books I've read this year and I would highly recommend it!

Thank you to Pigeonhole and Louise Jensen for the chance to read this fantastic book!