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Wyatt Dardin is a volunteer art teacher at the Boys and Girls Club community program. Jasper, one of his beloved students, arrives with a broken arm one day. Wyatt manages to get Jasper to reveal what happened to him. He finds out that Jasper's father, Randy Randall, is responsible for the injury. This situation makes Wyatt extremely angry. On top of that, Randy took Jasper's dog, Millie, when his wife, Teresa, kicked him out of the house. He threatened to kill the dog. Wyatt shows up at Randy's trailer, but he is not there. Wyatt manages to free the dog. Out of the blue, Randy shows up, and a fight erupts between the two men. Wyatt kills Randy in self-defense and covers up his crime. From that moment on, this event will unleash Wyatt's inner desire to seek justice for abused children and animals.
In her work, Jay gives an honest and detailed account of Wyatt's psychological state and emotions. The author also dives into the protagonist's past emotions as they resurface unexpectedly. Wyatt wrestles with his inner struggles and how to get rid of them. Jay reveals how Wyatt identifies with Jasper. However, they differ in that no one stood up for Wyatt during his childhood. As a result, Wyatt feels an urge to protect Jasper at all costs. Wyatt’s internal battles give depth to his character, making him relatable and believable. Truly believing that he is doing the right thing, Wyatt is ready to break the law to achieve his goals. At this point, the lines are blurred between what is right and what is wrong, and readers will undoubtedly struggle with Wyatt’s choices vicariously as well. The book’s many twists and turns make it well worth reading.
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