Review of Girl, Vanishing by Madeline Dyer

 

Seventeen-year-old Kira Taylor’s fragile mental health means she doesn’t know what’s real anymore. But she is certain of the following: the day of the Bad Stuff changed everything; the dystopian world she lives in is getting worse; and the voice in her head will protect her.

Having been committed to the De Hewitt Psychiatric Hospital, Kira slowly begins to accept that she’s safe here. She starts to make friends and even gets used to the new branding on her forehead that marks her for what she is: an Untrustworthy Offender.

But then the voice inside Kira’s head tells her she needs to escape. Her past is catching up with her, and she needs to run… now. 

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My Review: 5 STARS

I’ll preface this review by being clear that this is a heavy heavy book, and you need to watch the trigger warnings. Dyer draws you into the world with the dystopian themes and then carries you through a traumatic and enticing experience as you start to learn more about Kira and everything she’s gone through. I loved the book, even with it pulling no punches, and taking you through some very dark times, it’s enough to make you really sit up and take notice. The way Dyer has pulled you through the themes makes you feel like you are on the journey with Kira watching and hoping things work out for her. A chilling read, but one that is very much recommended!

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