Review of The Walls by Hollie Overton

Hollie Overton is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. The raw and gripping stories that she tells are hard to put down. The Walls was nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend this novel.

Book Blurb:

A heart-stopping psychological suspense novel about a Texas prison official driven to commit the perfect crime, by the author of the international bestselling thriller Baby Doll.

WOULD YOU KILL TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY?

Working on death row is far from Kristy Tucker's dream, but she is grateful for a job that allows her to support her son and ailing father.

When she meets Lance Dobson, Kristy begins to imagine a different kind of future. But after their wedding, she finds herself serving her own life sentence---one of abuse and constant terror.

But Kristy is a survivor, and as Lance's violence escalates, the inmates she's worked with have planted an idea she simply can't shake.

Now she must decide whether she'll risk everything to protect her family.

Does she have what it takes to commit the perfect crime?

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Also by Hollie Overton:
Baby Doll

Review:

5 Stars

This book will leave you with feelings all over the place. What Kristy endures to protect her family is nothing short of amazing. Her strength and tenacity is something that shines through even the darkest times. 

Out of all of the characters in this book I became obsessed with Clifton, one of the inmates. Now I'm still trying to discern if he was being manipulative the entire time, but I honestly don't think he was. His story is sad, but to see that he's still fighting in spite of it is an inspiration. 

My other favorite item in this book is the relationship between Kristy and her son. I see some of the same traits in the relationship I share with my own son. It seems that the  younger you have a child the stronger the bond as you grow together. 

Ms. Overton's writing will draw you in and leave you on the edge of you seat for most of the ride. Her ability to make you like even those who seem vile should be praised. 

Make sure you read to the end of the acknowledgements. It will make you love Kristy's story even more. 

***Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via NetGalley.***