Hi friends! It's been a while since I have posted anything on here, mostly just because I've been reading a lot and not taking the time to write down my thoughts afterward. However, I am going to try to get better when it comes to this because I love sharing my thoughts with you all! I've also been very busy with not one but TWO puppies. They are the absolute best and love cuddling me when I read. Most of my photos here on out are going to have them hidden in there somewhere :) 4/5 STARS
Ever heard of the true crime podcast Crime Junkie? If you follow it closely like my husband and I do, this is the book for you. It's for the fans of Law & Order SVU, and true crime enthusiasts. Did you enjoy reading Nancy Drew growing up? This is right up your wheelhouse, but definitely heavier and deeper. Neapolis, North Carolina is the town where everyone knows everyone, including their secrets. A quaint beach town where nothing ever truly bad happens, and even if it did, people turn a blind eye. It's a community rocked by the rape accusation against the town golden boy destined to swim in the Olympics (sound familiar?), and the town seems to be split 50/50 on their opinions on the case. Rachel Krall, a now famous crime podcast host, is in town to cover the case for her second season. She has an investigative mind that wants nothing more than the truth and justice to be served. So when random notes from Hannah Stills start popping up on her car or in her hotel room, not only is her true crime mind unnerved, but a part of her can't resist looking into things further. This is because Hannah is pleading for Rachel's help in bringing justice to the man who Hannah believes killed her sister, Jenny, 25 years ago. The Night Swim is written from two points of view, Rachel's and Hannah's. Majority of the book is from Rachel's perspective, and then smaller chapters dedicated to Hannah and her telling the story of what happened 25 years ago to her sister, Jenny. Hannah was one of my favorite characters other than Rachel just because she added the mystery and thrill to the book. Also, I admired her character for the amount of bravery it took for her to not only come back to the town where terrible things happened to her family, but also being willing to track down the man who took her sister from her. Shout-out to the author, Megan, for unveiling how rape victims are unfortunately treated throughout the legal process in certain cases. Yes, this book is fiction, but what Kelly (rape victim) is going through is oh so real to many people. Some people believe you and support you and some people don't believe you and speak out against you. I actually got quite emotional reading the book at some points, because I know very well how Kelly was feeling. I was fortunate enough to never have to go through the court process, I only had to show up one day and he pleaded guilty and that was the end of that. But if he had pleaded not guilty I can imagine I basically would be Kelly. I can see this book being triggering for those who have been sexually assaulted, so I wanted to put that warning here for you. Rachel's main objective is covering a rape trial in Neapolis where a local boy who is a swimmer extraordinaire, is accused of raping a girl, Kelly, after a party (sound familiar *cough*cough* Brock Turner). I am a rape victim myself, however I'm finally in a place ten years later where reading accounts of sexual assault, whether real or fictional, are not as triggering. I have come to appreciate books like The Night Swim as well as Know My Name because there are bringing up the need for MORE advocacy for those who are sexually assaulted. Thanks for reading, friends! Let me know if you read The Night Swim, and your thoughts on it :)
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AuthorHi, I'm Genny! You can always find me with a book in my hand. Dystopian, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction are among my favorite genres. I hope you enjoy the reviews I provide and can help you pick out your next book! Archives
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