Tortured Truth: Femme Fatale Book 2

by Laikyn Meng

Every light starts in the darkness.

What is your greatest fear?
Could you face it every day and remain sane?
For years I've been kept like an animal in a cage.
A pet to please, a slave to serve.
They stole my dignity, revoked my right as a mother and wife.
Before being taken, I was radiant, joyous even.
My elders often spoke with great reverence about who I was to become. A spiritual example to my community, yet I find it hard to see the purpose when looking in the mirror and seeing the scars of a woman I no longer recognize.
Though many try and silence our pain, I open my palms to show you the evidence of suppression.


My name is True Mouringdove of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe.
This story is not a reenactment of victory and triumph.
But a willingness to continue, under the most wicked of circumstances.
I am here, and I am a survivor.
But that doesn't mean my captors will have the same blessing.


⚠18+ Mature Content, Explicit Language, Alcohol & Drug Use, Sexual and Violent Scenes, Trigger Warning⚠

186 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2021

About the author

Laikyn Meng is an award-winning Japanese American indie author.
She has penned over forty publications. She maintains a steady stream of romantic expression involving diverse character representation.
She is the author of noteworthy series, the female empowered; Femme Fatale, and the family drama; Mum's the Word. Her poetry and memoirs have appeared in literary magazines. Laikyn's unique tone is an iconic symbol for her stories.
Originally from Idaho, she now resides wherever the road takes her and her three children. A dreamer, traveler, and overall lover of life.
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Reviews

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

The blurb caught my attention and I chose to read this book based on it. I also liked the cover though I didn’t decide to read the story because of that. I thought the story was entertaining - a bit hard to read at times. This is a new author to me and I thought the author has promise.

I requested a copy of this book so I could provide an honest review.

[Elsie Pitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not sure about this as this is the first book I have read in this series! This was a hard read to get through but it was so engaging and engrossing, I could not put it down! This is a new author for me but one I will be keeping up with in the future!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this storyline interesting and flowed easily throughout the pages. The characters are intense. The theme was hard to read at times but I had to finish reading it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark and intense read with great characters and an amazing story that draws you in from beginning to end. The story is painful and emotional with loads of twists and turns. I loved it.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very intense, hard to read book. I felt what True was going through. To have her whole life ripped from her. Losing her husband, her kids, her self. What a survivor! Haunting.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems.

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[_booknerd.4ever_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really looking forward to reading this book based on the blurb. While I was somewhat disappointed, it kept me interested. I thought something was missing and at times it was hard to read. I liked the fact that we knew when we were in the past and present. I thought the author did a great job of that. Some details were left out especially regarding her kids. Towards the end it just glossed over her kids and (ex) husband. I can’t give more details than that without including spoilers. I do plan to read this author again.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this twisted, darker read. It put me through an emotional roller coaster. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Debra Johnson]

Purch. Sept. 3, 2022 Amazon