Woah. I'm surprised. I thought the penguinteen is all about cheeky romance. 😅. I give 4.5 ⭐️ for this outstanding storyline with strong characters to support the well-crafted plot. The motivations, fears and conflicts are integral to the progression of this tale.
It is a story about a resilient young girl who finds her way through everything thrown at her. She has lived so many lives with her mother - queen of the grift. She had groomed her daughter in the art of manipulation as a con artist. Until one day, the girl ran away. The indelible connections between her past and dealing with a hostage situation taking place in the present is the book's strength. It's really caught my interest.
A compassionate and wise read, this book follows the journey of broken teenagers searching for a fresh start and a sense of belonging. It also highlights the most troublesome aspects of domestic violence and abuse.
Thanks to @times.reads and @putrifariza for the review copy. My opinions are my own 💙
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