Thank you to NetGalley, author Liz Hubbuck, and Mirror Books for the ARC and the opportunity to review this book.

Liz Hubbuck delivers an unflinching and deeply emotional account of child sexual abuse and the devastating consequences of silence. Her courage in sharing such a personal and painful truth is commendable. The narrative sheds light on the disturbing realities of child grooming, a subject that remains alarmingly prevalent today.

Raw, powerful, and heartbreaking, this memoir is an emotional journey that highlights the strength required to confront trauma and reclaim one’s voice.

An excellent account of traumatic times.

This was a sad, heartbreaking story. I've read many stories of hardship, and difficult childhoods. I wondered if I was ready for this book yet, as I'd recently read a few of the same genre-but I soon got into it, and was gripped and emotionally connected to Liz Hubbuck's words. How do people live like this-and how do they then re-live it all to tell us in their memoirs? But how brave of them, and I'm sure it helps others who've gone through similar.

I liked the concise, conversational style; like she's there with you, telling her story. Music tracks are mentioned that were playing at the time e.g. on the radio. I always like this in books, it adds to it, certain tracks take you back to times in your own life; a particular track conjures up memories.

It's not an easy read. Of course there are uncomfortable and disturbing sections. Then it gets to the shocking and absolutely disgusting. Not a book you could say you enjoyed..... but when we think we've had a bad day, most of us just don't know the half of it, many are going through so much more than you can ever imagine.

Yet it is hopeful and inspiring. There's a bit of humour too. She's done well with her life, despite all she had to go through in her early years. Gives hope to others who've suffered similar circumstances. She wants to raise awareness and help others.

A brave lady, and a story well-told.

Firstly thank you for my early access in exchange for a review .
As soon as I finished this I reached out to the author to personally let her know how her words had impacted me .
This is a powerful book both informative and emotive .
She is an inspiration for what’s she’s overcome and in using her voice now to help others.
Her style of writing made me feel like I was sitting over coffee having a chat ,warm and engaging despite her experiences .