Such AMAZING and REALISTIC character development...each main character with his/her own individual complex personalities--past/backstory, strengths, weaknesses, flaws, virtues, vices, secrets, wounds, warts, and all! With every chapter a work of art! I am continually astounded that such a talented young author can still possibly have such a full, deep, even agonizing insight into the "human" condition. . . especially the darkest side of evil where angels fear to tread! As a 51 y/o woman who served in the U.S. Marines, I so relate to the utter, shattered, brokenness of Emily. And returning home to family expecting me to be my "old self"... NOT expecting the screaming night terrors; gut-wrenching fear of cruel, vicious men; loss of my sense of self (don't know who I am anymore...I just know I can NEVER be who I WAS)! I have LOST myself in your exquisite storytelling and blossoming novel! Even shedding renewed hope and inspiration to put the broken, bloody pieces back together in my own life. And perhaps even find love, as well... I could easily savor 10+ chapters every day--but I KNOW the CREATIVE PROCESS is so complex and draining, especially when done diligently. Keep up the spectacular work!!!
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LIKEAww, thank you so much, mam. This is such a beautiful review. I can't explain how happy I'm feeling right now. Thank you so much for your love and support. I promise to do my best and not let your hopes down!💜 And I hope that you can find a new life, new love, and new hope to live an amazing life. People around you will surely come to learn and accept the new you with time. You are strong and you can definitely fight through all the bad dreams and memories :) I hope and wish with all my heart that you can learn to love yourself as who you are. Stay healthy and happy 😊❤
Thank you so kindly, Sweet Nightsummer20! I don't know how old (or young) you are...your profile picture looks so young, intelligent & beautiful... but you seem to also have an "old soul"--or at least a very mature one... Wise beyond your years! Thank you for creating and crafting this brilliant story, and using your magnificent storytelling talents to sweep us away! I look forward to every chapter! And thank you also for your personal words of encouragement and inspiration--how right and wise you are! 💜🥰♥️