This book is one I don’t want to even describe anything about the plot. The only thing I knew was that it was about Stockholm Syndrome (I saw it on a TikTok), and I picked it up. I vaguely remember the cover from my past, but never read it. I have to tell you, I’m glad I didn’t read it until now.

I would place this book in a relatively not known genre called New Adult. New Adult was supposed to be this new genre of book that had more adult themes, but in the writing style of a teen, and dealing with people around the ages of 16-22. This book falls under that.

This one is a hard read. The writing style makes it relatable, so you understand Gemma’s thought process the entire time, why she does what she does. It’s heartbreaking, but you can identify the moment when Stockholm Syndrome really sets in. This book is an excellent read.

TW: kidnapping, drugging, attempted suicide, stockholm syndrome