Once Confronted

I was truly surprised by this book.  I really didn't know what to expect when I started this book but I was hooked once I started this story.  The author is new to me but I will definitely read more of her work.

The story of Maddy and her ordeal was so realistic that you felt part of the story.  Maddy was strong, compassionate and had very endearing qualities.  She struggled, faced her fears and took all the lessons that life threw her way and learned and grew from them.  This is a story that has lessons everyone could learn from.  Great read.

I received this book from netgalley for review.

I wasn't sure I was going to like this book.  The first half was just ok to me, but I'm glad I kept at it.  The second half was so good.  I loved the part of the book once Maddie was able to go back to confront her attacker.  Her growth was pretty incredible, but watching Evan not do so well was sad.  The author did a great job of showing how different people react to the same situation in different ways.  Some will become stronger and better themselves while others become angry and bitter.  I loved how the book ended, but admit I would love to know more from when Maddie graduates and starts working.