Dissected by Megan Bostic #ya #cutting #5starreview

Abandoned by her mother at a young age, seventeen-year-old Sydney Warner is always vying for attention. A thrill seeker with a penchant for extreme sports and a fascination with death, she’s brash and doesn’t take crap from anyone. Withdrawn and broody David from English class is the boy of Syd’s dreams, but love becomes just another extreme sport when Syd discovers David has cheated on her. Betrayal, isolation, and a shard of glass set Syd on a course of self-destruction. Will new friendships and her love of the stars be enough to help Syd find her way back from rock bottom?

Loved it! 5 Star Review for taking on the hard issues...

I saw that Megan Bostic was doing a blog tour which got me to wondering about her latest novel, Dissected. First off, I was curious about the content, but one look at the cover and you get it. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read about a young woman cutting herself, but I know it happens. It is far more common than most of us want to believe.

While not a comfortable subject, I decided to download the book and enter into its world carefully, readying myself to duck out if the occasion demanded. I didn’t. Instead, I was caught up into Sydney Warner’s world where she cuts herself and hides the evidence underneath clothing. She does this to cope with the loss of her mother, the angst of teenage-hood, and the loneliness a child in emotional distress goes through such as betrayal and heartache. Her father doesn’t know what she is doing and neither do her teachers, but someone had better find out about Sydney’s way of coping or it might be too late.

Ms. Bostic handles the hard stuff like a pro. The story is believable and a must read for the wounded among us. The plot and the pacing are excellent, and you will get a feel for Sydney that goes far beyond just understanding. Yes, Dissected is a difficult emotional read, but one told well. I thank Ms. Bostic for having the courage to write about ‘cutting’ with such compassion and understanding.

Dissected is well worth the money and the read.

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