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Emma Frost #2
Miss Polly Had a Dolly
A six-year-old girl goes missing on an isolated island. But she isn’t the first...
When Josephine, a little girl with rosy cheeks and long blond hair, is taken from the shoreline of Fanoe Island, the tight-knit community is panic-stricken. Reporter Emma Frost rushes to the beach she grew up playing on, now cordoned off as a crime scene, and quickly recognizes the signs of a terrifying serial killer...
Even though Emma finds a disturbing pattern of missing young girls in the area, the local police aren’t convinced. They don’t believe any other innocent children are in danger. Though one of the mothers seems to know more than she’s admitting about the case.
Are more girls at risk if Emma digs up the truth?
And when Emma’s own daughter, Maya, finds a girl stabbed to death, blood soaking through her clothes, Emma realizes that no one is keeping the island safe. Can she stop the killer herself before another precious life is lost?
A gripping and twisty crime series which will pull you into the darkness that lurks on an isolated island. Fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Rachel Caine won’t be able to put this page-turning thriller down.
What readers are saying about Miss Polly Had a Dolly:
“OMG… I could not put it down!… So adrenalin-pumping that reading it made me feel as though I was rolling down a steep hill with no end in sight. It is a RUSH!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Could not put this down… Keeps you wondering and wanting more. My new favorite author. A must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“OMG!!!!… Will have you sitting on the edge of your seat!… Unbelievable.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Brilliant… I tend to read Willow’s books with my hand clamped firmly over my mouth, and this one is no different… Wow… It drags you in and won’t let go, even when I was doing other things I was still thinking about it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“OMG… Excellent… Wow, left my jaw hanging to my chest! Loved it! There are twists afters twists!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When Josephine, a little girl with rosy cheeks and long blond hair, is taken from the shoreline of Fanoe Island, the tight-knit community is panic-stricken. Reporter Emma Frost rushes to the beach she grew up playing on, now cordoned off as a crime scene, and quickly recognizes the signs of a terrifying serial killer...
Even though Emma finds a disturbing pattern of missing young girls in the area, the local police aren’t convinced. They don’t believe any other innocent children are in danger. Though one of the mothers seems to know more than she’s admitting about the case.
Are more girls at risk if Emma digs up the truth?
And when Emma’s own daughter, Maya, finds a girl stabbed to death, blood soaking through her clothes, Emma realizes that no one is keeping the island safe. Can she stop the killer herself before another precious life is lost?
A gripping and twisty crime series which will pull you into the darkness that lurks on an isolated island. Fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Rachel Caine won’t be able to put this page-turning thriller down.
What readers are saying about Miss Polly Had a Dolly:
“OMG… I could not put it down!… So adrenalin-pumping that reading it made me feel as though I was rolling down a steep hill with no end in sight. It is a RUSH!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Could not put this down… Keeps you wondering and wanting more. My new favorite author. A must-read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“OMG!!!!… Will have you sitting on the edge of your seat!… Unbelievable.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Brilliant… I tend to read Willow’s books with my hand clamped firmly over my mouth, and this one is no different… Wow… It drags you in and won’t let go, even when I was doing other things I was still thinking about it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“OMG… Excellent… Wow, left my jaw hanging to my chest! Loved it! There are twists afters twists!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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First published October 10, 2013
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232 books2,713 followersWillow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.
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Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.
She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.
Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.
Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Connect with Willow online:
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April 7, 2024
Possible Triggers: Physical Abuse, Trama, Sexual Abuse of Children
The story follows the life of Emma, a young girl who is found wandering the streets alone, with no memory of how she got there. The town’s doctor, Polly, takes her in and tries to help her regain her memory. As Emma slowly starts to recall her past; she remembers that she has been the victim of a terrible crime. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including Emma’s... Polly’s...and the person that committed the crime. Please be aware that in spite of the cute title, there is nothing what-so-ever, in anyway... "cute" about this story! Actually, it may be hard or impossible for some people to read since it deals with trauma, memory loss, and child sexual abuse with all the resulting lucid psychological effects. I read a lot of grizzly things, but I have to admit that I was not prepared for that... but I'm not sure that the story could have been told without including it. I also have to admit that I chose the book based on the tile and the cover. I think that I should probably watch that in the future. Important questions are also raised about the nature of evil and the human capacity for violence. Seems we may not be as far from the cave as we thought. The entire atmosphere of the book is eerie and chilling adding to and jacking up the tension and suspense. There are some terrific twists and turns and, I guarantee that you won't see what comes at the end. The underlying story is beyond tragic for so many reasons, but it sets the stage for the horror and the mystery. Fans of Psychological thrillers will more than likely like it or at least be able to tolerate it. Something interesting that I discovered along the way is that the title is based on an old children's rhyme.
The story follows the life of Emma, a young girl who is found wandering the streets alone, with no memory of how she got there. The town’s doctor, Polly, takes her in and tries to help her regain her memory. As Emma slowly starts to recall her past; she remembers that she has been the victim of a terrible crime. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including Emma’s... Polly’s...and the person that committed the crime. Please be aware that in spite of the cute title, there is nothing what-so-ever, in anyway... "cute" about this story! Actually, it may be hard or impossible for some people to read since it deals with trauma, memory loss, and child sexual abuse with all the resulting lucid psychological effects. I read a lot of grizzly things, but I have to admit that I was not prepared for that... but I'm not sure that the story could have been told without including it. I also have to admit that I chose the book based on the tile and the cover. I think that I should probably watch that in the future. Important questions are also raised about the nature of evil and the human capacity for violence. Seems we may not be as far from the cave as we thought. The entire atmosphere of the book is eerie and chilling adding to and jacking up the tension and suspense. There are some terrific twists and turns and, I guarantee that you won't see what comes at the end. The underlying story is beyond tragic for so many reasons, but it sets the stage for the horror and the mystery. Fans of Psychological thrillers will more than likely like it or at least be able to tolerate it. Something interesting that I discovered along the way is that the title is based on an old children's rhyme.
January 24, 2014
2.5 stars. A decent murder mystery with a creepy twist. The author did a fine job on the narrative, but some of the plot was a bit of a stretch. How did the police, who failed to notice the similarities in the cases of the missing girls, determine within hours that the Bowtie Killer was associated with the talent show?
I understand that our expectations should be lowered a bit when a book is free, but there is only so much that can be forgiven. In this book, "front door" becomes "frond door", which could work if the book were on set on a tropical island. But no, we're in Denmark. The visual of a palm leaf door is a big laughable. Add to that the description of a man being kicked in the "crouch", and we're bordering on Mad-Libs territory. But when the author/stay-at-home mom suddenly and unbelievably becomes a computer hacker AND THE EDITORS NOTES ARE HYPERLINKED TO THE STORY (I wish I was kidding), I was unable to stay immersed in the story.
I understand that our expectations should be lowered a bit when a book is free, but there is only so much that can be forgiven. In this book, "front door" becomes "frond door", which could work if the book were on set on a tropical island. But no, we're in Denmark. The visual of a palm leaf door is a big laughable. Add to that the description of a man being kicked in the "crouch", and we're bordering on Mad-Libs territory. But when the author/stay-at-home mom suddenly and unbelievably becomes a computer hacker AND THE EDITORS NOTES ARE HYPERLINKED TO THE STORY (I wish I was kidding), I was unable to stay immersed in the story.
December 24, 2013
This book was like a car wreck on the side of the road. You just can't help but look (or read on).
May 17, 2014
This book is unbelievably bad. Atrocious, awful, horrible. It is boring, predictable dreadfully written and difficult to imagine that someone actually published it. The story is ludicrous and silly, it's as if someone not terribly bright was telling you the story of an awful made-for-television movie. The characters are wooden and one dimensional and straight out of central casting. There is not one twist or turn that you didn't see coming from miles away. It's as if some deranged eleven year old wrote it. I honestly cannot convey just how bad this book is. Truly awful. Yawn...
February 7, 2018
I can't say I like it....
The book is gruesome in so many ways that I can't even begin to list them.
Somewhere I read that this book is like a car crash, and if I have to be honest, I have to totally agree. It is like looking at a crime scene that is despicable and still you cannot take your eyes off it.
It has a lot of unnecessary pervert scenes that it is unpleasant to read in places. Moreover, I could not quite agree with the reasoning of the killer for choosing his specific victims. The writer does explain at some point in the story, why the valiant does what it does, but still... Her reasoning seems shallow and just made up to me.
I don't know if I am going to read the next in the series.
The book is gruesome in so many ways that I can't even begin to list them.
Somewhere I read that this book is like a car crash, and if I have to be honest, I have to totally agree. It is like looking at a crime scene that is despicable and still you cannot take your eyes off it.
It has a lot of unnecessary pervert scenes that it is unpleasant to read in places. Moreover, I could not quite agree with the reasoning of the killer for choosing his specific victims. The writer does explain at some point in the story, why the valiant does what it does, but still... Her reasoning seems shallow and just made up to me.
I don't know if I am going to read the next in the series.
August 8, 2020
I really hesitated on giving a low rating to this book, I love all the other series by willow rose. This was just not like her other writings. I did not like the telling of children being held prisoners and forced into prostitution, and killing of small children. I overlooked the same in the first book and thought I’d try book two, but it was worse . Not sure if I’ll read book three.
July 13, 2017
A little to dark
The first book was an interesting scary read. This one went too far for my tastes. Parts of it made me queasy. Vivid descriptions of child rape are just horrifying. The killer did have me guessing however.
The first book was an interesting scary read. This one went too far for my tastes. Parts of it made me queasy. Vivid descriptions of child rape are just horrifying. The killer did have me guessing however.
February 19, 2021
This one was not as good as the first book in the series but still worth the read.
September 7, 2018
There are several things that I really like about the Emma Frost series, and about Willow Rose as an author. I enjoy that the books are set in Denmark, because that is unique to the majority of books that I read. I enjoy the descriptions of the island and the surrounding countries. I also really like how the books are inspired based on children's rhymes. That is not something that I've commonly seen, and that makes the series unique, as well.
In the first book, I was tentatively intrigued for these reasons. However, I missed some character development and was hoping that subsequent books would create more depth in some of the recurring characters. I did not see that here, though. I was confused by the introduction of a second possible suitor for Emma. She'd been developing some interest in her neighbor throughout the first book, and at the beginning of this second, it seemed like that might continue to move forward. However, the interest petered off in the middle of the book, and suddenly at the very end, there's interest coming from another direction entirely. There's no explanation for this, it's just kind of thrown in.
Emma's son is barely involved in the story line at all, despite him having premonitions or visions that virtually always have significant importance. I was especially disappointed that his fondness for a neighbor's daughter, Ida, was never taken anywhere. There was a moment where it appeared that Ida might be in danger, and I was honestly hoping that somehow Emma's son would get involved more and save the day. That never happened.
Emma's daughter is mentioned in the story several times, and has multiple interactions with the killer. However, she is not further developed as an individual character. As I read, I found her to be almost like a painting on the wall - referenced, and kind of noticed, but not really alive somehow. It was disappointing.
Ultimately, the reason for the two-star rating - which I almost NEVER give - is that I predicted the vast majority of the unfolding story by 17% into it. That, for me, is unforgivable. I felt cheated by reading the rest of the story, and it was only my hope that I would be surprised and my personal promise to never not finish a book that kept me going.
When I started this series, I dedicated myself to reading at least the first three to get a solid feel for the author and the characters. At this time, I do not feel confident that I will read any more than that.
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In the first book, I was tentatively intrigued for these reasons. However, I missed some character development and was hoping that subsequent books would create more depth in some of the recurring characters. I did not see that here, though. I was confused by the introduction of a second possible suitor for Emma. She'd been developing some interest in her neighbor throughout the first book, and at the beginning of this second, it seemed like that might continue to move forward. However, the interest petered off in the middle of the book, and suddenly at the very end, there's interest coming from another direction entirely. There's no explanation for this, it's just kind of thrown in.
Emma's son is barely involved in the story line at all, despite him having premonitions or visions that virtually always have significant importance. I was especially disappointed that his fondness for a neighbor's daughter, Ida, was never taken anywhere. There was a moment where it appeared that Ida might be in danger, and I was honestly hoping that somehow Emma's son would get involved more and save the day. That never happened.
Emma's daughter is mentioned in the story several times, and has multiple interactions with the killer. However, she is not further developed as an individual character. As I read, I found her to be almost like a painting on the wall - referenced, and kind of noticed, but not really alive somehow. It was disappointing.
Ultimately, the reason for the two-star rating - which I almost NEVER give - is that I predicted the vast majority of the unfolding story by 17% into it. That, for me, is unforgivable. I felt cheated by reading the rest of the story, and it was only my hope that I would be surprised and my personal promise to never not finish a book that kept me going.
When I started this series, I dedicated myself to reading at least the first three to get a solid feel for the author and the characters. At this time, I do not feel confident that I will read any more than that.
Read this and more of my reviews at:
www.memoirsofabookwyrm.com
November 7, 2016
I'm not sure if it's creepier that the author comes up with these horror stories or that I read them! She keeps me glued to the pages until the end, then I start another.
July 30, 2014
'Miss Polly had a Dolly' is a thriller that sucked me in from the beginning. The storyline was incredibly dramatic and thrilling. I really liked it. The way the story played out had some unexpected twists. The characters were a great cast of personalities. Emma, once again, played an awesome lead. I could not put this book down. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I love the writing style that Willow Rose uses to bring her books to life. A definite add to your tbr list. Recommended.
December 22, 2013
I enjoyed reading this murder mystery even though it's different than what I usually read. I enjoyed trying to piece clues together & solve the mysteries. However after I read this book I couldn't figure out why the killer only killed young girls and not sweaty sicko guys or mother figures since that's what tormented his mind , body and soul since he was 6 years old. I do plan on reading more of Willows books when I get money to buy more books.
February 20, 2017
Terrifying
This story is terrifying, not for children! I find it heartbreaking and too believable for these kind of things to happen. A story that you won't fully understand till the end.
This story is terrifying, not for children! I find it heartbreaking and too believable for these kind of things to happen. A story that you won't fully understand till the end.
October 1, 2019
Though I did enjoy the mystery in this story, the child porn brought the book down for me. There should be a warning on this book advising of the rape of children and detailed child porn. I will not be reading any more of this series.
December 25, 2013
Set in Denmark, this is a pretty darn good mystery with a nice little twist.
March 31, 2021
Miss Polly had a Dolly is yet another great Willow Rose read and the second book in the Emma Frost series. If old dolls already creep you out this book will make that even worse!
Emma Frost, a Danish Author, that lives on Fanoe Island, becomes interested in the disappearance of a little girl in the 90's from a playground on the island. As she begins to dig up the details of the missing girl in the hope of it being her next book, Emma has no idea how strange and twisted the "story" will become and what disappearances and people become part of several disturbing series of events from the past and present.
Not for the faint of heart but an excellent read for those that like books like "Silence of the Lambs". Willow Rose never ceases to amaze me with the twisting plots she rights and how she can intertwine several events into one heck of a rollercoaster ride of a book.
Emma Frost, a Danish Author, that lives on Fanoe Island, becomes interested in the disappearance of a little girl in the 90's from a playground on the island. As she begins to dig up the details of the missing girl in the hope of it being her next book, Emma has no idea how strange and twisted the "story" will become and what disappearances and people become part of several disturbing series of events from the past and present.
Not for the faint of heart but an excellent read for those that like books like "Silence of the Lambs". Willow Rose never ceases to amaze me with the twisting plots she rights and how she can intertwine several events into one heck of a rollercoaster ride of a book.
August 27, 2024
Wow. This was not great. I got to page 75 and thought I had everything figured out. Got to page 82 and realized I couldn’t make myself keep reading to find out. Skipped ahead, read the last 10 pages and got it all right.
The swarm of concert-goers that swept onto the stage made me think of that scene from World War Z where the zombies swept over the wall and it made me giggle so points for that. In my heart of hearts, I hope they tore Patrina to pieces.
I also really hope they get Maya some therapy. Home girl has gone through it recently.
The swarm of concert-goers that swept onto the stage made me think of that scene from World War Z where the zombies swept over the wall and it made me giggle so points for that. In my heart of hearts, I hope they tore Patrina to pieces.
I also really hope they get Maya some therapy. Home girl has gone through it recently.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 18, 2022
After loving the first in this series, this one was ... disappointing, to put it mildly. Lightweight, kinda ridiculous plot ... felt like the author spit this one out the weekend before her deadline. I'll attempt the 3rd book but, if it's not much better than this one, I'll be done with this series and prob'ly this author.
May 29, 2024
The twist in this had me like 😦
Here’s my jumbled thoughts: Overall an enjoyable listen, but this didn’t feel much like a mystery because Emma doesn’t do any sleuthing here. In the end she falls into the answer by mistake and doesn’t actually connect any dots before the last chapter, which was slightly annoying. Lots of trigger warnings in this for child abuse. The dialogue and writing is choppy, BUT there was enough plot to keep me going. I like the way this feels half like a cozy mystery and half like a gritty episode of Criminal Minds.
Here’s my jumbled thoughts: Overall an enjoyable listen, but this didn’t feel much like a mystery because Emma doesn’t do any sleuthing here. In the end she falls into the answer by mistake and doesn’t actually connect any dots before the last chapter, which was slightly annoying. Lots of trigger warnings in this for child abuse. The dialogue and writing is choppy, BUT there was enough plot to keep me going. I like the way this feels half like a cozy mystery and half like a gritty episode of Criminal Minds.
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June 25, 2020
August 11, 2022
I think this is going to be a DNF for me, which is something I practically never do. This is my first book by this author - a free e-download - and I don’t think I’ll bother with any others. I don’t particularly like the writing style which, for such a dark subject matter, seems way too light and bubbly. The characterisation is far too ‘surface’ for me, if that makes sense. I want the twisted inner workings of these evil characters, not a repeated smirk and an aren’t I so clever I’m not being caught vibe. It’s not enough. Also, if the years/dates hadn’t been at the start of each chapter, I would have thought ‘Miss Polly’ and the governess were from totally different eras - completely unrealistic in the ways in which they talked and acted.
There were just too many inconsistencies in characterisation, action and storyline for me, I’m afraid.
I’m also not into reading about the rape of children and, had there been an indication/warning about this, I would not have downloaded it.
I’m being generous with the 1 star.
There were just too many inconsistencies in characterisation, action and storyline for me, I’m afraid.
I’m also not into reading about the rape of children and, had there been an indication/warning about this, I would not have downloaded it.
I’m being generous with the 1 star.
September 19, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, although own 9 of the 10 and possibly some of the sets; wondering if should buy 10 so going to read on ku but first going to read 1 NOPE ALL GARBAGE, went through 10 piles of filth and garbage and sewage.
This is, by far, one of stupidest things have ever read in entire life, and that's thousands of books across every genre. Did person writing this have English skills, because sure doesn't seem that way, and if it was translated that person needs fired, whoever edited this crap as well because there are misspellings, run on sentences, words in weird places, missing words, wrong syntax, pretty much unreadable mess. Don't put the word time next to the word thyme. Don't talk about someone kneeling down then next sentence 'stand up' when it's supposed to indicate being helpful with things all the sudden not physical movement. The switching of perspective in telling this mess is ridiculous. Switching tenses is ridiculously confusing and definitely wrong. When a 'story' is this bad, it makes it worse if that's even possible, when can't tell who is saying what or talking to or about who. This whole piece of junk should have warning label for graphic crap garbage.
Miss Polly had a dolly. A beautiful daughter that she called her Baby Doll. Every day she dressed her in dresses and brushed her hair before they went outside to show off to the neighbors. On the playground, one day her Baby Doll talked to a boy, and for one unforgivable second, Miss Polly let herself be distracted by a woman telling her how adorable she thought her daughter was. When Miss Polly finally turned to look for her Baby Doll again, she was gone. Many years later Emma Frost hears about the disappearance of the little girl and learns that she is not the only one to have gone missing from Fanoe Island back in the nineties. As she digs deeper into the story, she soon finds herself entangled in a web of strange and very disturbing events.
Itsy Bitsy Spider by Willow Rose 1
Miss Polly Had a Dolly by Willow Rose 2
Run Run As Fast As You Can by Willow Rose 3
Emma Frost Mystery Series Volume 1-3
Cross Your Heart and Hope To Die by Willow Rose 4
Peek a Boo I See You by Willow Rose 5
Emma Frost Mystery Series: Vol 1-5
Tweedledum and Tweedledee by Willow Rose 6
Emma Frost Mystery Series: Vol 4-6
Easy as One Two Three by Willow Rose 7
There's No Place Like Home by Willow Rose 8
Slenderman by Willow Rose 9
Emma Frost Mystery Series vol 7-9
Where the Wild Roses Grow 10
This is, by far, one of stupidest things have ever read in entire life, and that's thousands of books across every genre. Did person writing this have English skills, because sure doesn't seem that way, and if it was translated that person needs fired, whoever edited this crap as well because there are misspellings, run on sentences, words in weird places, missing words, wrong syntax, pretty much unreadable mess. Don't put the word time next to the word thyme. Don't talk about someone kneeling down then next sentence 'stand up' when it's supposed to indicate being helpful with things all the sudden not physical movement. The switching of perspective in telling this mess is ridiculous. Switching tenses is ridiculously confusing and definitely wrong. When a 'story' is this bad, it makes it worse if that's even possible, when can't tell who is saying what or talking to or about who. This whole piece of junk should have warning label for graphic crap garbage.
Miss Polly had a dolly. A beautiful daughter that she called her Baby Doll. Every day she dressed her in dresses and brushed her hair before they went outside to show off to the neighbors. On the playground, one day her Baby Doll talked to a boy, and for one unforgivable second, Miss Polly let herself be distracted by a woman telling her how adorable she thought her daughter was. When Miss Polly finally turned to look for her Baby Doll again, she was gone. Many years later Emma Frost hears about the disappearance of the little girl and learns that she is not the only one to have gone missing from Fanoe Island back in the nineties. As she digs deeper into the story, she soon finds herself entangled in a web of strange and very disturbing events.
Itsy Bitsy Spider by Willow Rose 1
Miss Polly Had a Dolly by Willow Rose 2
Run Run As Fast As You Can by Willow Rose 3
Emma Frost Mystery Series Volume 1-3
Cross Your Heart and Hope To Die by Willow Rose 4
Peek a Boo I See You by Willow Rose 5
Emma Frost Mystery Series: Vol 1-5
Tweedledum and Tweedledee by Willow Rose 6
Emma Frost Mystery Series: Vol 4-6
Easy as One Two Three by Willow Rose 7
There's No Place Like Home by Willow Rose 8
Slenderman by Willow Rose 9
Emma Frost Mystery Series vol 7-9
Where the Wild Roses Grow 10
July 14, 2018
This was an okay book I thought who the killer is was incredibly obvious and unfortunately I don't like the parts of the book about Emma and her family. At one point Emma's talking about her son having a seizure and when she he tells her things after the seizure she's learned that it is important and she needs to pay attention. And then in the next chapter she's talking about her son and the fact that he can't tell sometimes the difference between reality and his realities so she's not sure what to believe. The father, a retired doctor is stupid the whole family is stupid!
September 16, 2022
I lost my interest to read this book because the author make sure to mention her hate towards Christians and God here and there. 🤷♀️
I don't like all thos child rape, child abuse things in details. So disturbing. And there's a part that a man foce 10 years old little girl to do sexual things with a girl who younger than 10 years old. And the author wrote it in details. That was very disturbing. How can someone write that kind of stuff 😖
I don't like all thos child rape, child abuse things in details. So disturbing. And there's a part that a man foce 10 years old little girl to do sexual things with a girl who younger than 10 years old. And the author wrote it in details. That was very disturbing. How can someone write that kind of stuff 😖
September 28, 2015
Not a fan
I had to abandon this a quarter way through. The author's writing style is very odd, almost like it was written by someone for whom English is a second language. The plot and format are a rehash of the first book in this series. The characters are shallow, the plot predictable, and events strain credulity. I'm done with this author.
I had to abandon this a quarter way through. The author's writing style is very odd, almost like it was written by someone for whom English is a second language. The plot and format are a rehash of the first book in this series. The characters are shallow, the plot predictable, and events strain credulity. I'm done with this author.
January 30, 2015
This book was dumb! It felt like amateur writing. I had to read several lines over because they didn't make sense. Couldn't wait for it to end!
May 6, 2017
This story wasn't very well written, didn't flow, and was basically unbelievable on many fronts.
May 7, 2017
Strange
The characters have little depth. Not really in a sensible order to connect any of the dots. I wouldn't recommend it.
The characters have little depth. Not really in a sensible order to connect any of the dots. I wouldn't recommend it.
February 18, 2018
When the book blurb says “Not for the faint-hearted” … they mean it! This book is omahgah creepy to the max. From the title of the book and the book cover > could you have any doubt?
The book blurb:
Miss Polly had a dolly. A beautiful daughter that she called her Baby Doll. Every day she dressed her in cute outfits and brushed her hair before they went outside to show off to the neighbors. On the playground, one day her Baby Doll talked to a boy, and for one unforgivable second, Miss Polly let herself be distracted by a woman telling her how adorable she thought her daughter was. When Miss Polly finally turned to look at her Baby Doll again, she was gone.
Years later, our character, Emma Frost, hears about the disappearance of the little girl and discovers in the late 90's there were many little girls who disappeared from Fanoe Island. For decades, the Police thought the girls had wandered into the ocean and been carried off by the strong current... no bodies were ever found.
If you like creepy, suspense, twisted, demented, and unnatural > then READ. THIS. BOOK!
*I just found out that this is book 2 in the Emma Frost series of 11, and I have book 1 that I haven't read yet! Itsy Bitsy Spider. Take a guess what book I'm going to read next.
I hate to admit, I had not heard of this author – GASP! . . . . uhm, Willow Rose, you are now on my MUST READ list. I will be scouring my ebook library for any and all books by this author. Reading some of the titles, I think I have a few! [ crosses my fingers... oh, please, please ]
This book is definitely for readers 18 years old and older because . . . . it just is! Do not give this book to young children.
I received this book free in exchange for my honest review.
The book blurb:
Miss Polly had a dolly. A beautiful daughter that she called her Baby Doll. Every day she dressed her in cute outfits and brushed her hair before they went outside to show off to the neighbors. On the playground, one day her Baby Doll talked to a boy, and for one unforgivable second, Miss Polly let herself be distracted by a woman telling her how adorable she thought her daughter was. When Miss Polly finally turned to look at her Baby Doll again, she was gone.
Years later, our character, Emma Frost, hears about the disappearance of the little girl and discovers in the late 90's there were many little girls who disappeared from Fanoe Island. For decades, the Police thought the girls had wandered into the ocean and been carried off by the strong current... no bodies were ever found.
If you like creepy, suspense, twisted, demented, and unnatural > then READ. THIS. BOOK!
*I just found out that this is book 2 in the Emma Frost series of 11, and I have book 1 that I haven't read yet! Itsy Bitsy Spider. Take a guess what book I'm going to read next.
I hate to admit, I had not heard of this author – GASP! . . . . uhm, Willow Rose, you are now on my MUST READ list. I will be scouring my ebook library for any and all books by this author. Reading some of the titles, I think I have a few! [ crosses my fingers... oh, please, please ]
This book is definitely for readers 18 years old and older because . . . . it just is! Do not give this book to young children.
I received this book free in exchange for my honest review.
September 21, 2024
My 6P review: Publication, Plot, People, Place, Prose/Pace, Praise
Baby Doll, the name Miss Polly gave her own daughter. Obsessed with how her daughter looked, Miss Polly would not allow her to be like other children, she couldn’t get dirty playing in the playground. Then Baby Doll goes missing. Years later Emma Frost hears about another child disappearing and digs into other similar disappearances.
The story was told from different points of view which made for interesting reading. It was also tragic.
Emma Frost and her family are fun and I enjoy reading about them too. Their character development continues. The other characters are also well written and you either feel sorry for them or disgusted with them.
Patrick and his show – similar to The Voice and other shows of similar ilk, also makes an appearance and Patrick and his show are just as annoying as these shows are in reality.
The book cover (of the doll’s face) was creepy and so was the story. It explored child abuse and kidnapping and the associated psychological trauma as a result, not only to the immediate victims but the victim’s family as well.
The plot suited the narrative and at times was so far fetched that I had to wonder how the connections were made/not made. I find the books from Willow Rose to be similar to British Penny Dreadfuls or American Dime Novels but I still enjoy them as they are quick and easy reads.
If you’re looking for fast paced psychological thrillers that you don’t need to think too much about, then these are for you. Willow Rose is definitely not afraid to write about uncomfortable topics.
Baby Doll, the name Miss Polly gave her own daughter. Obsessed with how her daughter looked, Miss Polly would not allow her to be like other children, she couldn’t get dirty playing in the playground. Then Baby Doll goes missing. Years later Emma Frost hears about another child disappearing and digs into other similar disappearances.
The story was told from different points of view which made for interesting reading. It was also tragic.
Emma Frost and her family are fun and I enjoy reading about them too. Their character development continues. The other characters are also well written and you either feel sorry for them or disgusted with them.
Patrick and his show – similar to The Voice and other shows of similar ilk, also makes an appearance and Patrick and his show are just as annoying as these shows are in reality.
The book cover (of the doll’s face) was creepy and so was the story. It explored child abuse and kidnapping and the associated psychological trauma as a result, not only to the immediate victims but the victim’s family as well.
The plot suited the narrative and at times was so far fetched that I had to wonder how the connections were made/not made. I find the books from Willow Rose to be similar to British Penny Dreadfuls or American Dime Novels but I still enjoy them as they are quick and easy reads.
If you’re looking for fast paced psychological thrillers that you don’t need to think too much about, then these are for you. Willow Rose is definitely not afraid to write about uncomfortable topics.
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