Everything She Lost
by Alessandra Harris
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Pub Date 2 Jan 2018 | Archive Date 31 Jan 2018
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Description
After suffering a mental breakdown that nearly destroyed her marriage, Nina Taylor works hard to maintain her tenuous hold on sanity and be a good mother to her two young daughters. Despite her best efforts, she questions the possibility of a full recovery.
Single mom Deja Johnson struggles to overcome her troubled past and raise her young son. But her friendship with Nina brings more complications. What Deja is hiding could not only destroy relationships, but endanger lives.
One traumatic night threatens to shatter Nina’s mind. With Deja’s help, she strives to maintain her mental balance. But as events spiral out of control, the women must find out if Nina is losing her sanity or if someone is plotting against her.
Advance Praise
"In this exciting tale with lots of twists and turns, Nina is
struggling with a mental illness and trying to get over grieving the death of
her brother. Deja is a friend of Nina's who is also trying to escape her past,
but the choices she makes lead to terrible consequences for both of them, and
soon both Nina and Deja are fighting to save their lives and the lives of their
families." Susie D., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781948051019 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Heather H, Reviewer
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Red Adept Publishing.
This was a very intriguing book. Nina has had a breakdown and is trying to put her life back together. She is recently reunited with her husband and daughters. However, things keep happening that she doesn't understand. She is hoping that a second breakdown is not coming. I really liked Nina and was wondering what was going on. Is she doing things and not remembering or is someone playing games with her??
Deja is trying to escape a bad past. However that past has found her. In trying to be rid of it for good, Deja ruined the only friendship she ever had. I have to say for 98% of the book, I was not a fan of Deja. I wanted Nina to wake up and see her for who she really was.
There was a lot going on in this novel. I have to say while I knew something wasn't right, I didn't have it all figured out.
Angela C, Reviewer
A story with cruel intentions!
This was a very enjoyable story which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Whilst a suspense story, it becomes a mystery as to whether Nina’s actions were as a result of her mental health or something altogether more sinister.
The story was relatively fast paced and I didn’t predict the ending, although my suspicions started to become more or less accurate towards the book’s conclusion.
As new to me author, I found that I enjoyed Alessandra Harris’ writing style but the book at times felt more like an account than an actual portrayal of a complete story. Despite this, the story was fascinating and despite the cruelty carried out against Nina, it was a pleasurable reading experience.
Debra S, Reviewer
Is a nervous breakdown hitting rock bottom? Or is the recovery going to be a constant challenge? Can the simplest of responsibilities and task help keep a solid hold on a woman’s sanity? Can a kindhearted and fragile soul find comfort in her relationships or is she at risk of being a doormat? That’s the questions at the heart of Everything She Lost by Alessandra Harris.
Nina Taylor is in trying to recover the life she lost and is grateful her husband, Rodney, has allowed her to come back home to him and their two daughters. She needs the support of friends and finds her new friend, Deja Johnson, to be a lifeline. Or is Deja’s own challenges harming Nina’s grip on reality?
An intriguing look at life, betrayal, secrets, and survival with a poignant twist. An honest, if sometimes dark look at what it means to be human. One of the best books I’ve read so far this year.
Thanks to Net Galley, Alessandra Harris, and Red Adept Publishing for the Arc. Opinions are my own.
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