From JC at All is Read on GoodReads

Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review

5 INTENSE STARS!!!

WOW…

I can’t even describe the intensity of this book and how thoroughly I enjoyed reading it. The Schwarzschild Radius is a story of survival, perseverance, depravity and compassion.

Rachel is an 18 year old brilliant student at Columbia University whose life is turned upside down when her adopted sister Olivia mysteriously disappears. Frustrated with slow-moving and failed police efforts Rachel takes it upon herself to investigate the events leading up to Olivia’s disappearance; events that immerse Rachel into a world of prostitution, abuse, manipulation, pedophilia and some of the most inhumane, evil and vile behavior that you can fathom. She is in way over her head and sinking fast. In her pursuits for the truth she meets various individuals that will impact the choices leading to a fight for her own life. Father Massey, a man who preaches safety and compassion for homeless or runaway youth but holds a dark secret that he would kill to protect, Sonia a lost soul who sells her body for money to make ends meet, and Detective McKenna who will do anything in his power to stop whoever is behind the abduction and murders of the young girls.

This book is a rollercoaster of emotion, from fear to anger to disgust to sorrow and to bitter relief. The acts described in this book are not for the faint of heart but shows a side of mankind that while unfortunate and repulsive is easily believable. Florentin does an amazing job of keeping your heart racing throughout this book as well as keeping you guessing at who the mastermind is. With every new clue or sequence another layer is peeled back in this mystery and the reader falls further down the rabbit hole right alongside Rachel. I found myself many times clutching my kindle or holding my breath waiting for what would happen next. The writing in this story is fascinating and descriptive. Florentin describes the world of internet deviance and hacking with fine precision that doesn’t confuse the reader but rather enthralls them. This book is the ultimate story of survival and the bonds between family. Rachel does everything in her power to find her sister no matter the consequence; never losing hope and never turning back. She is both admirable and brave and I don’t think I have ever rooted more for a character then I did for Rachel. Her determination and fortitude is remarkable and only makes the reader that much more invested in plight to find her sister and stay alive in the process.

The Schwarzschild Radius is a thrilling, intense and emotional read that I could not put down.

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