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A review by sodiana
Gone by Stacy Claflin
3.0
3.5 out 5
If you're looking for a fast pace read, then this is it. It didn't stir my emotions to the inner core of wanting more, but I was engaged through and through. Nothing felt like it was there for a filler, everything written was there for a reason.
Macy is fifteen and wants to prove herself to her over protective parents and school mates. She doesn't get to hang out and date like everyone else in her class. So she ends up meeting a boy, around her age, online. She's in list and just about head over heels for him. Their first meeting is anything but. The night or their 'date' becomes the exact opposite and she's kidnapped by her date.
I've already said this was fast paced and it didn't strike an emotion in me. But I emphasize for Macy and her family. Do I hate the abductor? Right now, strongly dislike. But he reads like a psychopath would. He's cruel and abusive to the bone. Macy's family becomes genuinely stressed and lost, but it's bringing her parents back together--becoming more closed since they became a bit distant.
All the characters introduce have a significant role in Macy's life and/or her family's life. The supporting characters aren't too corny or overbearing and are enjoyable.
The narrative doesn't get into the investigation side of the kidnapping, but focuses on the victim, her family and surrounding community (very vaguely in this first book). This foundation for the series builds up multiple plots and I have questions running through my mind. Hopefully, they will be answered or I will see clues to bring closure if I don't get full answers. My one gripe about this whole ordeal is how was the park so empty?! Why was she so naive? And how in the hell does the abductor move around like a friggin' ninja?!! Like he just slips in and out as he pleases with every task / travelling he's done.
Not the top of my list for recommendations, but it is worth a read. Nothing too suspenseful from my mind yet, but I do like where it's going. However, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone under 15. There are scenes of abuse, both physically and mentally.
I do want to finish the story, but I'm not entirely too attached to any of the characters right now. Hopefully, it will change when I decide to make time for the second book.
**I read this story in the author's starter library provided by her through her newsletter for free.**
If you're looking for a fast pace read, then this is it. It didn't stir my emotions to the inner core of wanting more, but I was engaged through and through. Nothing felt like it was there for a filler, everything written was there for a reason.
Macy is fifteen and wants to prove herself to her over protective parents and school mates. She doesn't get to hang out and date like everyone else in her class. So she ends up meeting a boy, around her age, online. She's in list and just about head over heels for him. Their first meeting is anything but. The night or their 'date' becomes the exact opposite and she's kidnapped by her date.
I've already said this was fast paced and it didn't strike an emotion in me. But I emphasize for Macy and her family. Do I hate the abductor? Right now, strongly dislike. But he reads like a psychopath would. He's cruel and abusive to the bone. Macy's family becomes genuinely stressed and lost, but it's bringing her parents back together--becoming more closed since they became a bit distant.
All the characters introduce have a significant role in Macy's life and/or her family's life. The supporting characters aren't too corny or overbearing and are enjoyable.
The narrative doesn't get into the investigation side of the kidnapping, but focuses on the victim, her family and surrounding community (very vaguely in this first book). This foundation for the series builds up multiple plots and I have questions running through my mind. Hopefully, they will be answered or I will see clues to bring closure if I don't get full answers. My one gripe about this whole ordeal is how was the park so empty?! Why was she so naive? And how in the hell does the abductor move around like a friggin' ninja?!! Like he just slips in and out as he pleases with every task / travelling he's done.
Not the top of my list for recommendations, but it is worth a read. Nothing too suspenseful from my mind yet, but I do like where it's going. However, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone under 15. There are scenes of abuse, both physically and mentally.
I do want to finish the story, but I'm not entirely too attached to any of the characters right now. Hopefully, it will change when I decide to make time for the second book.
**I read this story in the author's starter library provided by her through her newsletter for free.**