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HUSH
For Jane, it started with a stolen kiss, a stolen innocence, a false love promised by a “so-called” boyfriend who turns Jane into “Diamond”: schoolgirl by day, teen prostitute by night. And as much as Jane yearns to escape, to speak up, she can’t.
Manipulated by pimps. Threatened with violence. Dependent on drugs will be nothing compared to what Jane unravels: an underground prostitution ring organized by the people she trusted, and an emotional attachment building toward one of her pimps.
**this novel contains material not suited for readers under 18 years of age**
- GenresDarkNonfictionAbuse
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2013
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December 3, 2014
Desperately in need of an editor.
The storyline of this non-fiction book was solid, the book itself is far from that. The grammar alone made me want to quit reading halfway through. I finished it by literally skimming pages because I couldn't handle all the mistakes.
The storyline of this non-fiction book was solid, the book itself is far from that. The grammar alone made me want to quit reading halfway through. I finished it by literally skimming pages because I couldn't handle all the mistakes.
June 26, 2014
More than a few typos otherwise I would've given it 5★. The writing style isn't great but it was one of the most bleeped up stories I have ever read. Take the authors 18+ warning serious, its definitely isn't for the faint of heart.
My heart is immediately captivated by Jane and having read the blurb I know what's gona happen to her. She see's warning signs but she's 14 doesn't understand them. This is a horribly twisted story that I couldn't put down. Just when I think it can't get any worse it does. So I figure ok its got to start getting better now but it gets so much worse. These were supposed to be the people she trusted! By the end I realize that everyone has a will to live but why doesn't she just end it? What little messed up happiness she has is taken from her. Not even close to being a HEA.
My heart is immediately captivated by Jane and having read the blurb I know what's gona happen to her. She see's warning signs but she's 14 doesn't understand them. This is a horribly twisted story that I couldn't put down. Just when I think it can't get any worse it does. So I figure ok its got to start getting better now but it gets so much worse. These were supposed to be the people she trusted! By the end I realize that everyone has a will to live but why doesn't she just end it? What little messed up happiness she has is taken from her. Not even close to being a HEA.
February 21, 2014
Okay this book was so freaking disturbing ...I almost couldn't finishes the book. Jane is a 14 yr old girl that is befriended by a girl name Tanya who has brother name Dominic. Well Dominic rapes Jane making her think that it 's okay and manipulators her of thinking she's going to be his girlfriend. Wrong ...This is part of plot of exploiting young girls in this some time of sex slave organization that is run by Dominic ,some so called play cousins ,Dominic' s father, and most of all the sickness thing ever Jane's Father and Brother care involved as well. I was outdone with this information...how can you used your own daughter. It's was like a slap to face to Jane when her father asked her did she enjoyed her nice car , clothes and etc. Liked how does it feel to worked for your Daddy. That was most sickest S*** he said to Jane.
Dominic was growing strong feelings for Jane , even help her escape one time but I just wish he just stood up to his father and Jane father as well. I think he was getting tired of the lifestyle and he didn't know a way out. I'm only given this book 3 stars because some of this story was unbelievable and I didn't like the ending as much. I was hoping for Jane to come up with a plan to escaped for good or get revenge. So I was very disappointed with ending. The writing style was good and I like how the author went in details of the characters in the book. I 'm sorry if I ruined my review with too much information about book , but please read it and tell me what you think:)
Dominic was growing strong feelings for Jane , even help her escape one time but I just wish he just stood up to his father and Jane father as well. I think he was getting tired of the lifestyle and he didn't know a way out. I'm only given this book 3 stars because some of this story was unbelievable and I didn't like the ending as much. I was hoping for Jane to come up with a plan to escaped for good or get revenge. So I was very disappointed with ending. The writing style was good and I like how the author went in details of the characters in the book. I 'm sorry if I ruined my review with too much information about book , but please read it and tell me what you think:)
June 29, 2014
I thought that I had read some pretty bad stuff in some books but this book is so disturbing and horrible and the worst I've read. I only kept reading because I was waiting and hoping for Jane/Diamond to escape somehow and start her life over or even get revenge. I thought that maybe she would even fall in love with Mr. Church and he would help her and the other girls escape or something but nothing good ever happens in this book! I just pushed through and kept reading but it just gets worst as the story goes on. At the end she is raped by her own father and is finally broken completely and stays in prostitution. This story was so heartbreaking and I'm so mad that the author couldn't have given some kind of silver lining after all that horrible abuse! I felt like it was page after page of the same horrible stuff. The fact that this is a 14 year old girl just makes it so much worst too! I feel like I need a shower now and a nice good book to erase this one from my memory.
August 13, 2016
This book should open your eyes to the dynamics of how a little girl's mind slowly disintegrates when it is basically slowly beaten down and made to participate in the organized world of sex trafficking.
The book is not a pretty look at this side of the fence in the sex trade (nor should it be in my opinion)...no faint of hearts should venture here if you cannot take the realism of what life can really be like for girls in this life.
My only problem is the meandering of the plot and the overstatement and repetitiveness of some scenes regarding her plight not pushing the story ahead fast enough.
Jane's character is one you will feel sorry for and get mad at times...so I would say the author did her job in making you care a little bit about her plight in the story. Worth the money to take a look at when your feeling like something to read.
The book is not a pretty look at this side of the fence in the sex trade (nor should it be in my opinion)...no faint of hearts should venture here if you cannot take the realism of what life can really be like for girls in this life.
My only problem is the meandering of the plot and the overstatement and repetitiveness of some scenes regarding her plight not pushing the story ahead fast enough.
Jane's character is one you will feel sorry for and get mad at times...so I would say the author did her job in making you care a little bit about her plight in the story. Worth the money to take a look at when your feeling like something to read.
March 27, 2015
I'm an admitted grammar nazi. I find mistakes in every book I read. That being said, I am still able to read most books anyway. This book was NOT one of those. I literally had to re-read so much that I got annoyed and just stopped. The main character was a weak person and whined & questioned herself constantly. I guess I'm into stronger heroines, who, even when they have weak moments, they are at least trying to fix things. This girl just takes it & takes it never questioning the motives of others who hurt her. Sorry I just couldn't do it.
April 26, 2015
Great book.
Very good book. I didn't expect for it to end up the way it did, but it was good. Deciding whether to read the next one or not. I didn't know the book was very realistic to prostitution.
Very good book. I didn't expect for it to end up the way it did, but it was good. Deciding whether to read the next one or not. I didn't know the book was very realistic to prostitution.
August 18, 2014
The story writing was tight. De La Chapa can definitely write. Took me a long time to finish this book though, because it was so brutal, horrifying and depressing to read. Horribly sad story.
November 22, 2017
This book was disturbing, very disturbing. I actually put it down and planned not to finish it until I read a review that gave a hint as to what was going to happen at then end. I was flabbergasted and had to finish it. Makes me a bit ill thinking about it. The awful abuse of such a young girl is just so hard for me to fathom. 3 Stars because it was well written and the author had a way of really getting to me. I, however, do not plan on reading the other two books. My heart is already broken.
December 5, 2018
Somehow I mistakenly thought this was a true crime book. Sadly, I was wrong. This book was just, in my opinion, the most ridiculous piece of crap I have ever read (and I've read a LOT!!) The storyline is ridiculous, the "plot" jumps around and I found numerous discrepancies about what was going on in any particular scene. It appears there was no editing done at all, and the ending was also just as ridiculous as the previous entire story. I am truly sorry I wasted money on this.
August 20, 2018
Dark but a good read
March 8, 2019
A book you can’t put down
Heartbreaking twists and turns but you have to know the what’s whos and whys. A page turner for sure.couldnt stop reading
Heartbreaking twists and turns but you have to know the what’s whos and whys. A page turner for sure.couldnt stop reading
March 21, 2019
Good book
This was an enlightening but heartbreaking story. This has helped give me ideas of what some of these children are subject to.
This was an enlightening but heartbreaking story. This has helped give me ideas of what some of these children are subject to.
March 9, 2017
A little bit of a predictive ending. shocking story line will most likely read the following books but maybe just not yet.
February 14, 2017
It was truly a sad story but I just couldn't stop reading it I'm looking forward to reading the next book soon as i can I do believe that it had a few miss spellings in it but story wise it was well written.
The story line was well written. This is a very sad and astonishing story to ready there is some comical points to it and this book definitely keeps you wanting to read it.
The story line was well written. This is a very sad and astonishing story to ready there is some comical points to it and this book definitely keeps you wanting to read it.
January 13, 2015
It's okay...
Don't worry, no spoilers.
The book is a good read and it's interesting. However, it is really hard to believe that anyone could be so naive and easily manipulated. I was actually pretty annoyed with Jane by the end of the book.
With that being said,
I am not sure if this is a true story or not, but the editing was not done well. There are many sentences that don't quite make sense and words missing letters. I can't remember the exact errors, but if you read often you will probably spot them easily. I also feel like the author reused a lot of the same descriptive words for example when she talks about her motion nodding I think she uses the word "stiff" about 100 times throughout the story. I also feel like it's painfully slow in some areas. I also didn't understand the connection Jane had for Dominic. It was just odd.
What I did like was the ending plot twist which I wasn't expecting and the details that really made me feel so bad for Jane. So yeah, it was just OK.
BEWARE: This book really is X rated and descriptive.
Don't worry, no spoilers.
The book is a good read and it's interesting. However, it is really hard to believe that anyone could be so naive and easily manipulated. I was actually pretty annoyed with Jane by the end of the book.
With that being said,
I am not sure if this is a true story or not, but the editing was not done well. There are many sentences that don't quite make sense and words missing letters. I can't remember the exact errors, but if you read often you will probably spot them easily. I also feel like the author reused a lot of the same descriptive words for example when she talks about her motion nodding I think she uses the word "stiff" about 100 times throughout the story. I also feel like it's painfully slow in some areas. I also didn't understand the connection Jane had for Dominic. It was just odd.
What I did like was the ending plot twist which I wasn't expecting and the details that really made me feel so bad for Jane. So yeah, it was just OK.
BEWARE: This book really is X rated and descriptive.
December 11, 2016
This is a horribly fascinating book. In my opinion it’s badly written, with many grammatical issues and other technical faults, but despite that I really couldn’t put it down.
The author states that it’s a work of fiction. That may well be true, but there is no doubt in my mind that what is described really does happen, all over the world, despite the best efforts of law-enforcement agencies.
Don’t read these books if you are likely to get upset by seriously nasty things happening to young – and even very young – girls. Told from the point of view of a 14-year-old girl – who has become 16 by the end of the book, the things she experiences are truly awful. I used to teach teenage girls and the thought of these types of things happening to any girl – indeed to anyone – is truly shocking.
On the other hand, teenage girls – as long as they’re not too squeamish – probably should read this book, because then they might understand why parents are so keen to know where their daughters are and who they’re with.
The author states that it’s a work of fiction. That may well be true, but there is no doubt in my mind that what is described really does happen, all over the world, despite the best efforts of law-enforcement agencies.
Don’t read these books if you are likely to get upset by seriously nasty things happening to young – and even very young – girls. Told from the point of view of a 14-year-old girl – who has become 16 by the end of the book, the things she experiences are truly awful. I used to teach teenage girls and the thought of these types of things happening to any girl – indeed to anyone – is truly shocking.
On the other hand, teenage girls – as long as they’re not too squeamish – probably should read this book, because then they might understand why parents are so keen to know where their daughters are and who they’re with.
March 7, 2014
My thoughts
I am giving this story 5 stars, not because of the writing,but because of the story.As I read this book I found myself wanting to beat the shit out of someone.
At the end I knew who that someone was.
I know this is a work of fiction,but still I was very angry.
To think that those you love and depend on,especially your own parents could do this to their own child was disgusting.
I wanted to kill these pathetic people.
And even though I knew if the story continued she would surely get a bad beating,I was ecstatic when Jane shattered the chandelier and destroyed the ceiling.
Please do the children of this world a favor and stop things like this from happening to them.
ESPECIALLY AT THE HANDS OF THEIR OWN PARENTS!
I am giving this story 5 stars, not because of the writing,but because of the story.As I read this book I found myself wanting to beat the shit out of someone.
At the end I knew who that someone was.
I know this is a work of fiction,but still I was very angry.
To think that those you love and depend on,especially your own parents could do this to their own child was disgusting.
I wanted to kill these pathetic people.
And even though I knew if the story continued she would surely get a bad beating,I was ecstatic when Jane shattered the chandelier and destroyed the ceiling.
Please do the children of this world a favor and stop things like this from happening to them.
ESPECIALLY AT THE HANDS OF THEIR OWN PARENTS!
February 18, 2015
Gut wrenching
So graphic, and I read American Psycho. It was difficult to read, and at times just felt the author could have eased up on the graphic description of abuse and told more of that story. To be honest, about half way through I just started skimming to see if Jane got away, got revenge, got anything! But she didn't and then close the end I was flipping pages at a time. I officially couldn't stomach the story.It I did read the ending and I hate the ending and it makes me want to own a gun and teach my niece self defense, shooting and what real love and family is. I think what scares me most about this novel is the reality that things like this happen to girls everyday ...
So graphic, and I read American Psycho. It was difficult to read, and at times just felt the author could have eased up on the graphic description of abuse and told more of that story. To be honest, about half way through I just started skimming to see if Jane got away, got revenge, got anything! But she didn't and then close the end I was flipping pages at a time. I officially couldn't stomach the story.It I did read the ending and I hate the ending and it makes me want to own a gun and teach my niece self defense, shooting and what real love and family is. I think what scares me most about this novel is the reality that things like this happen to girls everyday ...
May 20, 2020
What did I just read
This book was okay. Not sure what I was expecting, but whatever it was, it kept me tuned in. Though there were many times where I questioned if I should continue on.
This read lacked something that I can't put my finger on.
And It felt like there were forced parts. Like just came out of left field. Like what?! The end was definitely forced. Like where did that come from? And then it ended. Just like that. I'm tempted to read the next story just to fill the void that this book left, but I'm not sure if I should get roped in again.
Would I recommend? Nah, not at all. A good pass the time read for sure, but nothing to promote to my fellow readers.
Sorry, just how I feel.
This book was okay. Not sure what I was expecting, but whatever it was, it kept me tuned in. Though there were many times where I questioned if I should continue on.
This read lacked something that I can't put my finger on.
And It felt like there were forced parts. Like just came out of left field. Like what?! The end was definitely forced. Like where did that come from? And then it ended. Just like that. I'm tempted to read the next story just to fill the void that this book left, but I'm not sure if I should get roped in again.
Would I recommend? Nah, not at all. A good pass the time read for sure, but nothing to promote to my fellow readers.
Sorry, just how I feel.
April 14, 2014
WOW
This book was absolutely painful to read. I felt so bad for this girl it was hard to even finish the book. The writing style was not the best. There were quite a few grammatical errors but it was still readable. The worst thing about this book was that there isn't a happy ending. This girls life literally just gets worse and worse. If you can't handle vulgar and offensive and also graphic reality based books this is not the book for you. I have read many books on this subject and this book was by far the hardest to read. It wasn't a terrible book it was just the events that took place in the book that were terrible.
This book was absolutely painful to read. I felt so bad for this girl it was hard to even finish the book. The writing style was not the best. There were quite a few grammatical errors but it was still readable. The worst thing about this book was that there isn't a happy ending. This girls life literally just gets worse and worse. If you can't handle vulgar and offensive and also graphic reality based books this is not the book for you. I have read many books on this subject and this book was by far the hardest to read. It wasn't a terrible book it was just the events that took place in the book that were terrible.
July 2, 2017
A Review by Nicole S. Aviles
"Hush" by Sandra Raine
Yes, as noted on numerous occasions - Ms. De La Chappa/Raine needs an editing team. However, she also needs to stop taking advice from her readers in totality, because as far as the storyline--it was great, and the other 2 parts fall short do to said-advice-taking--and it's obvious.
I honestly wish she never penned any of the others. This one was a page-gripping, jaw-dropping, bold tale.
Book 1 worked because she went with her gut, she wrote a story of a young woman enslaved to a bizarre vile family, and the shocking yet likely outcome of something like that. It was graphic, real, raw and troubling.
"Hush" by Sandra Raine
Yes, as noted on numerous occasions - Ms. De La Chappa/Raine needs an editing team. However, she also needs to stop taking advice from her readers in totality, because as far as the storyline--it was great, and the other 2 parts fall short do to said-advice-taking--and it's obvious.
I honestly wish she never penned any of the others. This one was a page-gripping, jaw-dropping, bold tale.
Book 1 worked because she went with her gut, she wrote a story of a young woman enslaved to a bizarre vile family, and the shocking yet likely outcome of something like that. It was graphic, real, raw and troubling.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2014
It was a good read and maybe 3 stars is a bit harsh but I just couldn't give it any more!!
The content of the book is certainly not for younger readers, it's just too graphic. I understand the use of the graphic details in this book due to what it was trying to portray and I could accept it if there had been a happier ending........
All through the book I was willing Jane to escape, to run away and start a new life, it was the reason I kept reading the book. I didn't expect what was coming in the final chapters but still would have liked a happier ending.
The content of the book is certainly not for younger readers, it's just too graphic. I understand the use of the graphic details in this book due to what it was trying to portray and I could accept it if there had been a happier ending........
All through the book I was willing Jane to escape, to run away and start a new life, it was the reason I kept reading the book. I didn't expect what was coming in the final chapters but still would have liked a happier ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 2, 2014
The writing style of this author is really tight it has a way of grabbing you and take you into the story of Jane "diamond" the story made my heart ache made me want to scream,fight,and cry for Jane as each chapter ended .. there was parts of my book that was disturbing and made my skin crawl . But this book will definitely open your eyes about the sex trade world , yes parts of this book is completely disturbing but it is a book that will forever live in your mind and make you feel a wide range of emotions and for that i give this book a 5/5.
July 2, 2015
I can't believe I wasted my time
I honestly don't know why i even started reading this book. I believe it was recommended after I read a true story about a famous abduction. The story is just sick. The ending is the worst thing I have ever read. I seriously wanted to vomit after reading this. Finally the spelling errors... who wrote this crap and whatever happened to hiring an editor? I won't bother with the rest of the series and I. Too embarrassed to even tell anyone I read this garbage.
I honestly don't know why i even started reading this book. I believe it was recommended after I read a true story about a famous abduction. The story is just sick. The ending is the worst thing I have ever read. I seriously wanted to vomit after reading this. Finally the spelling errors... who wrote this crap and whatever happened to hiring an editor? I won't bother with the rest of the series and I. Too embarrassed to even tell anyone I read this garbage.
January 17, 2016
Awful writing. It's so poorly written that I couldn't get through more than a dozen chapters or so. Typos, grammatical errors, incorrectly used words - usually several per page. It distracted from the actual story.
Which actually is probably a good thing, because the story is also abysmal. The characters are so one-dimensional and caricatured that they're uninteresting. The plot itself just seeks to titillate but is predictable at every turn and - frankly - not worth reading.
It's as though it was written by an eighth-grader.
Would not recommend to my worst enemy.
Which actually is probably a good thing, because the story is also abysmal. The characters are so one-dimensional and caricatured that they're uninteresting. The plot itself just seeks to titillate but is predictable at every turn and - frankly - not worth reading.
It's as though it was written by an eighth-grader.
Would not recommend to my worst enemy.
December 9, 2015
The story had potential, but unfortunately it was so laced with grammatical errors, that I felt I was constantly correcting the writing in my head. it also annoyed me that the writer continuously used 'cause instead of because. it is literally just one more keystroke. There is a difference between to and too; not once was too used where it should have been. As a reader, I just expect the writer to understand the basics of grammar.
March 16, 2016
I don't know if that was such a good thing to give stars for this book. I mean does five mean you enjoy what happened to those kids? Does a one or two mean the book was bad or the situation?
Ms. Raine definitely brought her characters to life, predators and all. To do what they did to those children is just sick. Is there a fiction hell for bad book characters? If so, the adults in this book belong in the ninth ring.
Ms. Raine definitely brought her characters to life, predators and all. To do what they did to those children is just sick. Is there a fiction hell for bad book characters? If so, the adults in this book belong in the ninth ring.
April 6, 2014
What a sick and demented story. I was appaled at the content of this story about a 14 year old girl who is forced into prostitution by people she trusts. I read it hoping there would be a silver cloud and she would escape her dementors, but I was disappointed. I cried in the process of reading especially half way through when I really understood what was happening.
September 9, 2014
How would you feel ?
Considering the sewer she was raised in from Middle School onwards, how well could she express her feelings in prose and perfectly project her feelings in perfect grammar? The fact that she could reveal this at at all shows that she has more courage than most contemporary writers. Good for her!
Considering the sewer she was raised in from Middle School onwards, how well could she express her feelings in prose and perfectly project her feelings in perfect grammar? The fact that she could reveal this at at all shows that she has more courage than most contemporary writers. Good for her!
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