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Shattered Mirror

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I know people that battle some form of addiction, as well as their families. This was a good portrayal of how this disease can effect people. Many do not think about the bearing it has on the addiict also. Very strong book about this subject. I will look for this author again. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my honest opinion. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

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This book was hard to put down. The emotion and inner turmoil of the characters is relatable even if you don’t know someone personally who has been affected by addiction. I think most everyone knows someone who has battled depression. I could definitely relate to the family dynamics but I identified most with Fiona. Being the youngest sibling in my family and having experienced many of the same situations as Fiona, I couldn’t wait to see how her story ended. It came as no surprise that the epilogue barely gave her a mention but I was still a little disappointed. I was also hoping to learn more about Zach post-treatment and the outcome with Molly. There were too many loose ends for me to feel satisfied.

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I can't hide that I picked this book from the cover and I'm glad the story was so good.This book is very well written and it grabs your attention from the very start.It was interesting to learn about addiction and how it affects families. A unique story!

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A powerfully written, eye-opening fiction novel that could be the real story of a neighbor or ourselves.

Kelly has been fighting for years to keep her fractured family together. Meaning she has been trying to keep life as normal as she can for her two children after her divorce from their verbal abusing drunk of a dad. Unfortunately, her son, Zach, has been self-medicating with alcohol and drugs. Kelly has gotten Zach help in the past but when he OD's in his bedroom she realizes he needs professional help. Fighting her ex-husband, close family, a school system with their heads in the sand and a society that refuses to acknowledge the epidemic killing our kids Kelly pulls strength from deep within to find the help her son needs.

I cried, screamed and cringed while reading and listening to this book. The story had me so entranced that I finished it in less than 24 hours. I found myself waking up at 3am just to read more. Sarah Price has described a situation that is killing our young at an alarming rate with so much truth and grit. Too bad every parent in America is not required to read this before their children hit their teenage years. What will it take for our nation to wake up and see the young need our help in fighting the war on drugs. This killer knows no boundaries. It affects every social and economic class.

I will be recommending this book to all my friends, teacher colleagues and anyone who will listen.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterfall Press through NetGalley. Any and all opinions are entirely my own.

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I was given the opportunity to read Shattered Mirror before it was released. It was an amazing novel. It brings to light a sad battle many of our young teenagers are facing and that is drug addiction. I found myself in tears as I read this novel. I pray that eyes are opened while reading this novel, and those who are dealing with addiction, get the help that they need. Not only the addict is going through this, their family and friends feel the impact of what drugs and alcohol are causing as well. Please read this gripping eye opener.

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Kelly seems to be fighting a never-ending battle, but its the one battle she is not willing to lose.

This book is so powerful, the author holds not a thing back, you will never find a "perfect" character in any of Sarah's book and it is refreshing it what you see is what you get.
These are like "real" people faced with real problems and their journey. Something in this book really resonated with me. Addiction knows no boundary and this book is proof of that. This book deals with some very tough and in your face subject but you will not be disappointed. This book is very well written in grabs you and you will not want to miss a thing or put the book down so amazing. I would recommend this book to anyone even teenagers who are being faced with addiction every day. This book may be about addiction, but it is also about forgiveness and finding hope when all is lost. By the way, if you are looking for Sarah's traditional Amish book this is not one of them but trust me you will not be disappointed it truly is an amazing read. I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion

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Shattered Mirror is a must-read that is hard to put down. Sarah Price has written a compelling, timely book that will, unfortunately, hit home for many people. All too often, those caught up in addiction and depression must deal with many who ignore these issues or don't take them seriously. Shattered Mirror is the story of one woman's journey to get herself and her children through these minefields with persistence and faith. I highly recommend adding this book to your reading list.

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Shattered Mirror is a powerful story that describes situations that unfortunately seem to be more than we would like to see them happen. A captivating story you won’t be able to put down. I’m sure many individuals will be able to relate in some way or another to this story. Shattered Mirror is a must read, 5-star story. I highly recommend putting this on your reading list. Well done Sarah Price!

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