Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
If you are looking for a YA Thelma and Louise inspired story, look no further. This was a story about two girls, who were let down and abandoned by the people, who were supposed to protect them. They were tired of conforming to the unrealistic standards set for young women, and they needed to break free from their oppressors. Long story short, they stole a car, robbed a store, and were off in search of their new beginning.
The trail these two blazed, and the wreckage left in their wake was unreal, as well as highly entertaining. Though quite dark, the story was filled with whip-smart dialogue, witty observations, and keen reflections on the many social constructs erected to keep women in their place.
Though I wish there would have been more hope infused in this book, I did appreciate the friendship between Winona and Lucille, which was my favorite aspect of this story. These two couldn't have been more different, but they recognized something in each other, and bonded over their shared mental and physical wounds. And, everyone wishes they had a (literal) ride or die friend like these two did.
Their backstories broke me, and left me with an aching heart, but I found great solace in the fact, that they had each other. These two were ride-or-die friends, literally, and I was thrilled they were able to depend on each other as a means to escape their dismal lives.
I also liked seeing both Lucille and Winona take back their power. Lucille never seemed to totally give it up. She maintained some semblance of control at all times, but Winona played the part of the china doll on the shelf in her quest for self preservation. Each mile added between them and Michigan was accompanied by another step by them both to regain control of their lives.
Overall: Perhaps a little too dark for me, I still enjoyed this action packed and entertaining tale of friendship, survival, and crusade for freedom.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 11 July, 2019: Finished reading
- 11 July, 2019: Reviewed