This book is a must-read. Never before has anyone been able to capture and express the life and emotions of such an unfortunate and tormented soul as powerfully as the author, Carmine DeStefano, has. He wraps you up in this story of betrayal, abuse, and deception to feel the pain of his lead character, Daria, as she is forced into an extreme plea to put an end to her anguish, and begin her survival. From the first page, you are hooked. The author truly expresses the soul of this unfortunate girl, and you feel as if you are one with the character, and empathize with her and the life she is forced into. The people she most trusted and looked up to deceived her, and robbed her of her innocence, virtue, and sanity. It is magnificently written. Once you pick it up you won't be able to put it down! This author is brilliant. I hope he has more works on the way! By the way, the info on this book is inaccurate. There are 328 pages, and not 52. So there is more of it to enjoy! If you are looking for a dramatic thriller that will take you on an emotional ride from beginning to end, you will definitely love this book!!