Blurred Fates
Anastasia Zadeikย
Publisher: She Writes Press
Pub Date: 6.28.2022
โโ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ is a fantastic debut! A domestic drama with elements of a thriller – you may be unable to set this one down.ย
Kate Whittier has a loving marriage, two great kids, and a nice life in California. To keep this life she created perfect, she must work hard to keep her past memories at bay. Memories of the trauma and abuse she suffered in her childhood home.
But when her husband, Jacob, confesses to her that he had a drunken night out with the guys and may have received more than a lap dance from a stripper – the horrible memories claw their way to the surface.
Kate finds support from their mutual friend Ryan. He is here to support the couple in any way, including taking Kate back to her childhood home when the news comes that her father is dying. Too many horrible memories, and Daniel, her brother, is still out there.
This is such an intricate story about an abuse survivor. Itโs heartbreaking at times to watch Kate try to stabilize herself, to not lose herself to the debilitating effects of trauma on her life. Her brother still threatens her, she worries she may be mentally ill like her mother, and she canโt open herself up completely. We understand why she struggles to cope; we feel her fear, yet we see her strength.
This one comes with many trigger warnings, so be aware! But the writing is so perceptive yet sensitive to very tough topics.
Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @anastasiazadeik for a tour spot and a gifted copy.
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