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Celeste Donovan is set to marry Theodore Prescott, but before her marriage, Celeste has to exact revenge on Omar, the man who kidnapped and abused her. Celeste went through hell because of Omar. Because of him, she lost her unborn child. On top of that, justice was never served. Omar got away with his crimes thanks to an immunity deal he made with the US government. Now, he works as an asset for law enforcement. Celeste's heart aches at the thought of Omar walking around as a free man. She is determined to bring Omar down no matter what. Celeste soon finds out that there is a mole in her inner circle. The more Celeste digs deeper into her kidnapping, the more she realizes she cannot trust the people closest to her.
In her work, Eckles tackles physical and emotional abuse and its impacts on survivors. Through Celeste's eyes, the author points out how closure is important for survivors so that they can move forward. In this case, Celeste cannot get closure until Omar pays. The author gives each character a unique voice that makes them stand out. The dialogue gives an idea of who the characters truly are. Eckles depicts Celeste as a determined and strong woman who is ready to fight for what is right. Throughout, Celeste navigates to find out who she can trust. But the more she closes in on the truth, the more questions she has. The book also exposes a flawed judicial system that fails to protect survivors but rather protects the perpetrators. Readers will appreciate this book because of its many twists and turns.
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