Scars by Cheryl RainfieldMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Blurb
Kendra, fifteen, hasn't felt safe since she began to recall devastating memories of childhood sexual abuse, especially because she still can't remember the most important detail-- her abuser's identity. Frightened, Kendra believes someone is always watching and following her, leaving menacing messages only she understands. If she lets her guard down even for a minute, it could cost Kendra her life. To relieve the pressure, Kendra cuts; aside from her brilliantly expressive artwork, it's her only way of coping. Since her own mother is too self-absorbed to hear her cries for help, Kendra finds support in others instead: from her therapist and her art teacher, from Sandy, the close family friend who encourages her artwork, and from Meghan, the classmate who's becoming a friend and maybe more. But the truth about Kendra's abuse is just waiting to explode, with startling unforeseen consequences. Scars is the unforgettable story of one girl's frightening path to the truth.
My Thoughts
This is a very brave story and I think it is very well done. I love that it was a realistic look into the mind of someone who self harms. It is just honest and at time stomach churning but riveting. I am not sure this book is for everyone but I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who likes gritty stories.
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Hi, Kerry. I read another blogger's review of this and she thought it was an important, but tough, book to read. The subject matter is a difficult one, to be sure.
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I have to agree with the blogger. It was also fascinating to see into the mind of a self harmer.
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