I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone, the character is stupid and reckless, putting not just herself but her friends and family in danger for the sake of not spending some of her summertime grounded. The only reason I even give it 2* is because I quite liked the writing style and the first half of the book is fairly suspenseful. The second half just becomes ridiculous with the behaviour of Morgan just not making any sense to me whatsoever, even for a 17yr old, she acts more like a 12yr old. "In the hands of these two guys, I could disappear."These words sum up the emotion of this short, action-packed, highly believable story. Morgan, an average teenage girl who is driving her mother's car to a party, is attacked by a man who claims she is his missing ex-girlfriend Caroline. She escapes, but he continues to reach out to her and scare her. Morgan is smart and she has a good head on her shoulders, but there is only so much a teenage girl can do to save herself from a madman. I liked this book because it showed a realistic portrayal of a strong, smart girl who wanted to protect herself, her dog, and her loved ones from someone who wanted to hurt her, but still felt the confusing shame a girl feels after being a victim of assault. I loved the depiction of Morgan's relationships, especially with her best friend Traci and her aunt Rory, and her talk with her mother at the end had me in tears! This is a good story for girls who have been attacked because it is realistic and is about emotions rather than violence. Definitely worth the read!
What do You think about Run Like Hell (2000)?
I can absolutely see this as the after school teem movie special! Good story though.
—mamacoble
