Miriam Roush's Reviews > Killer Image

Although I had read some of Wendy Tyson’s books in a different series, I was totally unprepared for the deep way this book would affect me. There are several themes here that touched a chord; for example, the theme of motherless daughters, whether motherless by death, illness or abandonment and that of change, the fact we all have the ability to change for the better or choose not to, and the ramifications of our decision. Also, being a retired teacher and having the opportunity to work with and get to know so many children over the years, I was touched by how well the author demonstrated just how much one caring adult can influence and help a child, some in ways never realized until many years later. Additionally, the character development was superb, especially that of the main character. It gave me the feeling that I would really recognize and like Allison Campbell if I were to meet her in person. Then, there was the satisfying ending that tied all of the story together and left me with the feeling that I must read the next and the next book in this series. This is one of those books I will never forget!