Cages

by Michelle Young

She saw something and it might just change everything.

People often overlook what’s right in front of their eyes, preferring the fake version of things rather than the truth. Hiding beneath the image of what everyone else expects you to be will end up hurting them all in the long term.
The members of the Richardson family are experts at pretending. They’ve all been doing it for years. How long will they get away with it? How far are they willing to go to maintain their flawless standing in the community?

A family vacation to Lake Clear might seem like a good idea at first, but it might just be the biggest mistake they ever make.

340 pages, Paperback

Published March 20, 2023

About the author

Michelle Young is a Canadian author of multiple books. She has been featured in The Globe and Mail, appeared on television and podcasts, and is passionately seeking new ways to bring invisible battles into the light through her stories. Young lives in the country on the outskirts of Ottawa with her family.

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Reviews

[Michelle Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm thrilled to finally share my latest novel, a women's fiction story about family secrets, sisterhood, and the cages that dictate the way we live.

[Karine Landry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this book down! Another great book by Michelle Young and definitely my favourite of hers so far. I felt so invested in each member of the Richardson family’s narrative. Highly recommend!

[Kara Bohonowicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to finish Cages late at night and then in the morning to see how the tension would snap.

A story about a family that appears perfect, but isn't, of course.

There were many themes I related to, which enthralled me. Inspired, I have the highlights as resources to guide me.

As an aside, the setting captivated me because it is one of my favorite kind of places in the world.

The way the author created resolution for the characters touched on feminist themes which I adore.

Know how you're supposed to be able to relate I. Some way to the antagonist? The author did well with this. Tamping down emotions can be universal.

[Mae Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a heavy read as the reader gains access to the internist thoughts, motivations, insecurities, and secrets of a family who isn’t quite like they appear from the outside.

As their details unravel, many readers may see and feel themselves unraveling too. The heaviness, for me, was in the relatability…

Beautiful book by such a powerful author!

[Richelyn Cormier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cages, although not my favourite was incredibly special! Young is talented writer, creating a deep and rich atmosphere. I felt like I was inside the cabin, the cave and well… the cage that her characters experience. Living in the Ottawa Valley and reading a book based in your hometown has been such special experience. I’m so thankful i stumbled upon this book, it just fell a little flat for me! I was hoping for more from the ending but realizing it is a women’s fiction not a thriller like I thought puts the story into better perspective. 3.5 stars rounded down!

[Maggie Friedenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

An quick but engaging read! The author does an excellent job building dramatic tension and weaving in symbolic imagery that illustrates the story.