In this prequel to The Dark River Secret, we meet Astrid Ingebritson and follow her journey from one of her earliest memories to the moment she decides to change her life by moving to Dark River. Her story is continued in The Dark River Secret as well as The Bear Mountain Secret, and a fourth book in the series, as yet unnamed, due out in early 2020.
I received this book through another author's promotion in exchange of an honest review. This is the story of a girl growing up in dysfunctional family, as good by herself, from her view point. Through the hard times, the family fights, being homeless, and struggling to fit in at school. I understand this was a prequel, I'll be looking for. Author did a fine job, crisp writing, well rounded characters. A satisfy quick read.