
Member Reviews

"When her mother falls ill, Jasmine and her family are forced to leave home in desperate search of a cure. During their journey, a series of tragic events will change Jasmine’s life forever."
When Jasmine, her older sister, Violet, and her father load their mother into the back of a wagon and head off to find a cure for her mysterious illness, they have no idea what they are heading into. It's not long before they're running for their lives through a forest, heading for the safety of a cave. Unfortunately, the cave isn't safe at all. By the end of the night, Jasmine is the only one left alive, and she's in a very perilous position, shackled to a table in a makeshift laboratory.
This was a very interesting story, about the length of a novella, so it was a quick read. It was definitely unlike anything else I've read recently. It had darker undertones, for one, and an intriguing premise. I would have preferred to have the story more developed, and the characters described in more depth so I could get to know them better. It was hard to connect with Jasmine because she was aloof and distant. I think if the book had been longer and the characters more fleshed out, I would have enjoyed it more than I did. I felt compelled to read it, though, because the story did draw me in and make me want to find out more.
In summary, I liked this book well enough and look forward to reading more from this author.
3.5/5
***I received a copy of this book from NetGalley free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.