Divulgence

by Christine Copper

Fifteen-year-old Cole McCabe hides his secret well. Six years of sexual abuse and now, a murder. Fear and shame have kept him quiet. But when Cole finds out one of his parents knew what was happening to him and did nothing to stop it, he devises a plan to humiliate and hurt them, just like he was for so long. But will they confess their deepest, darkest sin to save the life of their only son, knowing it will destroy their own? Or will silence prevail and crush Cole’s last hope for unburdening his young soul?

Nook

First published January 28, 2015

About the author

Christine Copper was born and raised in the Spring Green, Wisconsin, area. An avid reader from an early age, it soon became a dream to write a book of her own. After being laid off and unable to find employment, she realized there was no better time for her to see her dream become a reality. In September 2013, she made her author debut with the novel Desperate. When she isn’t busy writing, she can most likely be found hanging out with her family, enjoying coffee, or curled up on her chaise with her dog, sugar gliders, and a good book. Her other dream in life is to hire a personal chef so she doesn’t have to eat her own cooking anymore – or force anyone else to.

Reviews

[Melissa Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

WATCH OUT FOR SPOILERS!

How can I be the first person to post a review? How?

Lately, I’ve been wanting to get out of my element when it comes to reading/listening to my usual genres. So, I’ve been on the lookout for something different, and ding, ding! Here it was. This was such an emotional journey for me as the reader. I felt so attached to Cole and wanted to help him out of his crappy situation. It was horrible, but in a good way, learning what all he had been through, finding out that his mother knew the whole time, and then smiling at the end when she disappeared. I really had hoped that she would have died somehow. I guess disappearing was better than nothing. This was a sad, pull-you-in-and-hold-you-tightly-in-suspense, fast-paced story. I loved it.

I wasn’t sure about the narrator in the beginning, but overall, I think she did a great job. She helped add in this extra innocence to Cole that really pulled the heartstrings when she spoke for his character.

Questions/Comments:
I didn't understand how Cole's mother could have been so stupid that even after seeing something she knew wasn't right (her father having sex with her brother), she still went ahead and believed that her brother was a homosexual and her father was only helping him. I guess you have to be in that situation...until then you won't know how you'll act?! Maybe?

Why didn't she try to kill her father? Like even as an old man, she could have pushed him down the stairs, but she doesn't do anything. Instead, she allows her father to continue raping Cole, knowing what he was doing. I think the worst part for me when Cole's mother tried to blame Cole. Wow!

When Jared's body is found, it's described as being some bones in clothing. How would he have been bones already given only a couple of months (at most) had passed?

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Divulgence was a good read by Christine Copper. Cole is fifteen years old and does his best to hide his secrets. He has been abused for six years by his grandfather. After Cole is hurt and he finds out that one of his parents knew about the abuse. He will stop at nothing for them to confess their secret, even make them believe his life is in jeopardy. I thought this was a great read and I can't wait to read more by Christine Copper.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is some serious subject matter. And the pedophile isn’t even the most despicable character in the book. Quite sad and upsetting but with an uplifting outcome.

I requested an audio version of this book for free in return for an honest review. As far as the audible goes, I thought the narrator was a little monotone but I got used to her voice.