Allison Glenn tried to hide what happened that night...and failed. The consequence? Five years in prison. Now she's free. But secrets have a way of keeping you caged...When Allison is sent to prison for a heinous crime, she leaves behind her reputation as Linden Falls' golden girl forever. Her parents deny the existence of their once-perfect child. Her former friends exult in her downfall. Her sister, Brynn, faces the whispered rumours every day in the hallways of their small Iowa high school. It's Brynn - shy, quiet Brynn - who carries the burden of what really happened that night. All she wants is to forget Allison and the past that haunts her. But then Allison is released, and is more determined than ever to speak with her sister. Now their legacy of secrets is focused on one little boy. And if the truth is revealed, the consequences will be unimaginable for the adoptive mother who loves him, the girl who tried to protect him and the two sisters who hold the key to all that is hidden.
First Published: 2011
Pages: 352
Genre: Women's Literary Fiction / Thriller
Amazon Rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 2,181 reviews
Our review in brief:
| 1. Rating: 8.0 out of 10 One member scored the book 10 |
| 2. Recommended: The majority of the group would recommend the book. It was described as a real page turner. |
| 3. Audience: The book would suit all age groups, including older teenagers. It was not gender specific. |
| 4. Type of Read: The language of the book was easy, but concentration was required as it was easy to miss important little details. The themes of family / sister relationships, secrets and motherhood made the book emotionally complex. |
| 5. Quality of the Author: Although the book was highly rated, some people felt there were just too many coincidences and unlikely events. |