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I have been extremely excited for this book and have waited patiently for its release. Even though it took me almost a year to read it after its release. I thoroughly loved the first book and enjoyed the second book. This book is no different. I love how this book takes place in someone else’s point of view. This book takes place in Mercedes Ramirez’s point of view as she encounters a series of crimes that hit too close to home. I felt like this book detailed the crimes differently from the last two books. The scenes that describe the horrors that some of these children faced without outright stating it felt more impactful and gut wrenching than I remember. The details are mostly focused on two separate victims, slowly piecing things together until you cry out in despair. I loved how they pointed out the small ways that hint at the type of abuse a child has faced. It pulled me in and made me feel as if I was there investigating with them. I also loved how we see the effect these cases have on Mercedes, as well as how it relates to her past. It made me feel as though I understand her a bit better after this book. I know this shorter than most the reviews I put together but I am not sure if anything really needs to be said. I enjoyed the story and once again enjoyed the writing style and will continue to read anything new from this author even if it is not linked to this series. ( )

Same as the previous novel, if you like revisiting older characters, you will love that element in this book. I adored Mercedes and her back story was absolutely harrowing but so powerful. We get glimpses into the private moments she has trying to navigate her experiences new and old. Wrapped up nicely. I hope this series will continue on because I think there's a lot more to explore. ( )

There's something addicting about this series. I mean, the narrative is disturbing, as one would expect, but it's always so well-developed and intelligently paced that it becomes highly compelling if you're into thrillers at all. ( )

THIS BOOK!!!!

Look this book was all I expected it to be. I could not put it down and the phone last 3rd of the book my heart was racing as I devoured it piece by piece.

I did not read the second book in this series and I did not feel like I was missing anything.

Mercedes Ramirez was everything you needed in a main character. Most everything I want to share about this book would totally be a spoiler. If you read Butterfly Garden and loved it as I did you will not be disappointed. ( )

I really like the FBI agents in this series. They are presented as caring people who truly feel the pain of the children they rescue. In this installment, abused children are brought to Mercedes by "an angel" who first kills their parents, making them watch. The angel promises they will be safe now. Mercedes and the team have to find out who is doing this - and how it relates to Mercedes.
Characters are back from the previous 2 books, and it is like visiting old friends.

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