Black Heart Blue was given to me as a late Christmas present this year, and immediately captivated my interest through the blurb; however, the cover did not interest me, but, you know what they say: 'you can't judge a book by it's cover'. That, strangers, I do not agree with.
Black Heart Blue tells the lives of two non-identical twin sisters, Rebecca and Hephzibah, who have spent the first 17 years of their life in an abusive and strictly religious home. Torn apart by Hephzibah's sudden death, we are shown the inner torment and the bond shared by the two sisters from alternative points of view.
This book may be full of dark tones and themes, but is absolutely captivating and is well worth your time of day. I finished it within 24 hours of receiving it, and struggled to put it down when asked by my mother (who feared I was being antisocial by reading whilst having guests round, I'm
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