A dark, intense story that isn't always an easy read.The subject matter is disturbing, with plenty of violence, fear, and suffering, but the focus remains on the characters' emotions rather than on graphic descriptions of what happens to them. Cara Dee lets the reader experience the story through the characters' feelings, which made it easier to connect with them while still understanding the horror of their situation.At times, though, there was almost too much left unsaid. I occasionally found myself wanting a little more clarity about what had happened or why certain events unfolded the way they did.Despite the heavy themes, the story kept me invested from beginning to end. Tense, emotional, and difficult to put down.Alex Kydd's voice is beautiful and incredibly well suited to this dark, emotional story. His performance creates a strong atmosphere and adds depth to the characters.The only downside for me was the slow pacing. I often wanted the story to move faster, but speeding up the audio made the narration sound less natural. Even so, it was an immersive and memorable listening experience.

The first part of this book is very very dark and should carry a content warning re abuse and trauma. I stopped listening after a couple of hours of torture and pain so if it lightens up later I can't comment on that.

A good listen. Narration was amazing.