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Oct 23, 2017redoute rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. It's not perfect, and my second paragraph contains spoilers, as I discuss the flaws. But it is a well-plotted mystery, with well developed, mostly likable characters. Spoiler alert -about to discuss important plot points. A good defense attorney couldhave easily discredited the two hostile witnesses who sent her to prison. The biological mother was caught in the same trap many women fall into. It's not usually because they are bad mothers or greedy, but frequently is because many women's choices are limited. The stepfather was written off too easily as a bad, evil man. It's rarely that simple. These men frequently have their own, untreated mental health issues. Which is not to excuse or forgive his actions. But this is a very widespread problem that is going untreated because so much guilt and shame is attached to EVERYONE in this situation. This problem needs much, much more attention, and stigmatizing those in this situation doesn't help,