Any woman who is dealing with a verbally or physically abusive husband needs to read this book. It's a cautionary--and true--story of how emotional violence can become deadly. And I don't mean to sound melodramatic, here, but that's the truth of it. ( )

I picked this book up in the true crime section of Half Price Books, expecting a memoir about the victim, something like [b:For Laci|20486443|For Laci|Sharon Rocha; Reader Staci Snell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1389126864s/20486443.jpg|32732187]. This book isn't about Amy Lynne Latus, who was killed by her live-in boyfriend, but it isn't really about Janine Latus, Amy's sister, either. This book is about Janine's long string of quasi-abusive relationships, all leading up to her abusive husband. Amy doesn't even go missing until the last 50 pages. The investigation of Amy's disappearance is glazed over, as is her body's eventual recovery and her funeral. Ron Ball's trial is barely mentioned at all.

I think I would have liked this book a lot more if it wasn't so wildly misrepresented. If this was just a memoir of Janine's history of abuse, I would have been more pleased with the book, because the writing is great and she has a valid story to tell. Before reading this book, it is essential to recognize it for what it is and isn't. ( )

Greatly disappointed. The premise behind this book comes across as a story about a sister who was murdered. Maybe 2 chapters towards the very end talk about the death of her sister. The rest of the book is about the writer's life- her ups, down, and struggles. The explanation on the back of the book is very deceiving. ( )

A biography written about Janine's sister Amy, who is murdered by a guy she met online and came to live with her and took advantage of her. The sisters have one thing in common- both have poor self images due to a father that let them know how they looked was the most important thing a girl should do. ( )

This book is well written. It tells the story of Janine Latus, and her sister's death.

This book will leave you numb and broken. ( )