Marie-Chantal Long has written a petrifying psychological thriller that will leave nobody untouched. It is so exciting, so believable, and so close to the main characters that you feel them breathe.
Martha feels as though she is owned. Owned by her ...
Marie-Chantal Long has written a petrifying psychological thriller that will leave nobody untouched. It is so exciting, so believable, and so close to the main characters that you feel them breathe.
Martha feels as though she is owned. Owned by her mom, who doesn’t care about her and has found herself a new family. Owned by her dad, Mikis, who has met pretty, blond Solveig, and changed from a boisterous, cuddly buddy, to a pathetic, lovesick 17-year-old. Owned by her classmates, because they see her as a fat, ugly girl who has no business being in the dance class. Hatred is growing inside of her.
Nobody sees Martha the way she is, the way she feels inside, until Adde appears. He also feels misunderstood, and is the first one to ask Martha why she is so angry. And suddenly Martha starts talking, and Adde listens.
In some strange way, they give each other power, and they come to the conclusion that everything would be better if Solveig didn’t exist. Before they have a chance to think, they are planning a kidnapping, one that they actually carry out…
Marie-Chantal Long is a singer, actor, writer, playwright, and teacher. Her first book was published in 2004, and since then she has written several books for young adults as well as younger children, and they have all received excellent reviews.
Age: 14+