The word pageturner to describe a book can be thrown around a lot - but for me that’s the best way to describe Safe.

Jenny Kristal went missing when she was 6 years old - she was allowed to walk by herself to a friend’s house just a few doors down but she never made it. Twelve years later an 18 year old arrives in town and says she’s Jenny - she’s managed to escape her captors and wants to return to her parents.

At first - this felt similar to other books I’ve read and I thought I knew right where it was headed - and then it took a sharp turn. From that point on, I couldn’t put it down and read the rest in one sitting. I think you’ll be hearing a lot about Safe this summer!

Content Warning: there are some very difficult scenes involving abuse of children - mental, physical and sexual.