Anne

*3.5

_The e-arc of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review on my request._

It was an emotional, raw book which dealt with a lot of issues. There were times when I felt that it dealt with more than it could handle.

Anne is about a young girl who had an abusive father. It deals with both domestic and child abuse. Anne recalls and reassesses her past with the help of her therapist. The story, narrated by an older Anne, is about the trauma and the things Anne has gone through in her childhood and teens. A part of the book is written in form of journal.

What I didn't like about the book was the way Anne behaved at times, especially her attitude towards Simone. Anne didn't do anything to help Simone, inspite of knowing about her problems. I think her age isn't a good excuse for her behavior, maybe it's just me.

It was still an intense, heartbreaking story, and I'm excited to read more books by the author in the future.

A heart-wrenching story of do not judge a book by it's cover motto. A wealthy dad and a loving mom is what the world sees, but behind shut doors is a world of abuse that will tear you apart. Prepare your heart and mind for this heavy read.