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By: Kim Harrison

Narrated by: Traci Odom

Is it better to live a lie of perfection when the truth is too ugly to survive?

Meg wants a normal life. Her new artistic style, born in the depression of her mother's death, is poised to take the art world by storm, if she could just overcome the debilitating anxiety caused by the car accident that scarred her boyfriend, Austin. Encouraged by her therapist, Meg pushes outside her comfort zone to befriend Haley, a guest instructor at the university where Meg teaches. Haley is everything Meg wants to be: charismatic, confident, and perfect, but when Austin expresses his worry that Haley is changing Meg too fast, Meg kicks him out of her life. Or at least, she tries.

Kim Harrison, author of the number one best-selling urban fantasy Hollows series, brings to life a world terrifyingly near to our own, where what's real and what shouldn't exist twine together in the madness of a troubled mind desperate for a way out. But when the truth is revealed, the question remains, is it better to live a lie of perfection, or cleave to an ugly reality that will destroy you?

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Kim Harrison (P)2019 Tantor

Compelling Story

Well written and good characters. This book leaves me wanting more of Meg's story. I hope there is another forthcoming.

Love Kim Harrison!!

Never a boring book from Kim Harrison! I hope that there is a sequel to this. :)

fresh idea leaves you guessing!

new ideas with twists you never expect. leaves you guessing to the end. can't wait for the next. I hope there is another one in the works.

unique

I liked that it took a different view point and it had me guessing through out the whole book

Amazing Story

I wasn't sure about this book when I first started reading it. I love the Hollows and was ok with the Drafter. This story was amazing. Without giving spoilers, what you think the story is about changes several times.
I went from not being sure about this novel to hoping there will be another book as I am curious what will happen next. I would suggest this book to others. Give it a chance. It may not be for everyone but I think it's one of the best books Ive read this year