** I received this book for review via LibraryThing** 
 A beautifully written story about hope and survival after facing extremely traumatic experiences. This was my first time reading a book by Monica Murphy, so I can't compare it to any of her earlier works, however it really covers a lot of deep issues and is very emotional, and evocative piece. As the summary states, it is a dark contemporary dealing with rape and the after effects it incurs. It explores both Katie's difficulties with coping with the trauma and her rapist's son's hardships with accepting himself. The writing and switching point of views makes it easier to understand what is going on in the character's mind and allow for more heartfelt emotions. A great dark and angsty read!