Still, it has a ring of authenticity to it. The book also offers a fascinating insight into Stockholm Syndrome - though at times the sympathy for the villain is over-emphasized. The perspective and overall style of the book really sets it apart from other kidnapping stories. The storyline itself is dark for the YA market - definitely targeted towards the older end with its swearing, drinking and the overall abduction premise. The narrator’s gruffer voice for male voice and higher one for the other women is a bit startling at first, but even when handling the different accents the narration is clear and easy to listen to and never distracting. Listening to the “you” makes this a bit startling at first to listen to, but it really makes it easier to identify with the villain, too. The novel’s format is that of a long letter from the abducted sixteen year old, Gemma, to her captor, Ty. The audio version is narrated by one woman, who has a pleasant voice to listen to. At first the slowness of listening frustrated me as Christopher’s novel is certainly a gripping story! But as I grew accustomed to letting my ears paint the pictures, I started really looking forward to those quieter moments when I could listen to it.

This marks the first fictional audiobook that I have ever listened to! And it is quite an enjoyable experience! Although I probably would have read this book in one evening, listening to it for the last few weeks has really brightened those slow hours at work.

Lucy christopher