A heartbreaking true life story. Praise to Gaia for sharing her story and raising awareness of how these guys get to young children and control them. Books like these should be read at schools in English lessons etc to make children aware of what goes on and what to look out for. Well done to Gaia for being strong and getting out of the situation she was in despite being failed by the authorities on multiple occasions.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was definitely a difficult and hard read with many trigger warnings involved which are highlighted if you dig deep into the book, it’s not for the light hearted for sure but a big eye opener to certain subjects and opens your eyes

Now I don’t like rating books like this given that it’s someone’’s life but for the purpose of this I will. 4.5 rounded up. This is such a sad read. It comes from the heart and is raw, heartbreaking and inspiring. My heart breaks for Gaia and all those who go through this. Gaia is brave and inspirational, to not only overcome all she went through but to use that to help others is nothing short of remarkable. It is such an emotional rollercoaster, sadness, anger, horror, shock it has it all. If you like these kinds of books I highly recommend you read this. It is a well written, important story that needs to be heard.

This was raw and honest memory that will break your heart. Although sad, it was ultimately a story of survival. It highlighted the lasting impact childhood trauma has on a person, and the heartbreaking reality of so many survivors. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for a chance to read and review this book.

Wow what an unbelievable book, to be quite honest one of the best and hard hitting I have ever read, I know nothing about Gaia Cooper but she sounds like an amazing young woman, I live not too far from Rotherham so heard all about what happened but this book was amazing, thank you for writing it AAA

Modern Slave by Gaia Cooper

First time read of this type of book and what a heartbreaking story it was .
A young girl , failed by the adults around her, meets up and is abused both physically , emotionally , and sexually by a group of men who also lead her down a path of crime.
You can't say you enjoyed the book due to the content but Gaia I wish you a good life and thank you for using the experience of your own life to help others.

Good read

This was a fast read. I've read a few other books ghostwritten by Veronica Clark; they are usually very well done, well put together, and keep you reading.

In 2015, it looks like Gaia Cooper has made a new life, got kids, and put the past behind her. But one day police call, and it brings everything crashing back to her. Hundreds of girls had been reported missing in the 1990s and 2000s, and Gaia had been one of them.

The book then goes back to those times; when she's at school. Her real dad had disappeared. Mum was a hippy. They'd moved from London.

Neglected and ill-treated by those who should have protected her, and coerced into crime by others. She was just 14 at the time of all these happenings in the book. A sad story of events after getting in with the wrong crowd. It was so hard to get out of. So she just offended again and again.

Mostly well portrayed, and fast moving. For me, it just went off a bit in the later stages, I kind of lost patience as, when it seemed she'd learnt her lesson, and would start again, she just got herself back in deeper.

I was going to give this 4 stars, but the last section wasn't as good, hence my 3 star rating. I didn't like some of it, won't say what so as not to give away any spoilers.