Mia has a stalker. There’s another girl at school who is imitating Mia’s style, stealing her clothes and following her in the streets. But when Mia’s copycat turns up dead, she realises that there is something more sinister going on and that her own life might be in danger. When the police fail to take Mia’s concerns seriously she teams up with an unlikely ally to investigate the murder.
I bought a copy of ‘Love You To Death’ at Gina’s book launch, but as soon as I got home it was swiped by my 16-year-old so I had to wait for her to finish reading it first. When I finally got hold of it, I couldn’t put it down and read it one day.
‘Love You To Death’ is a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns that will have you suspecting literally everyone in the book and it kept me guessing right up until the end. Gina Blaxill is excellent at creating creepy situations – Mia is always foolishly dashing off into deserted areas by herself in the middle of the night. (Why are you getting off the bus Mia? Stay on the bus!)
In addition to the suspenseful thriller elements, the book also includes a powerful message about the way women’s voices are ignored when it comes to stalking, about society’s tendency to blame the victims of stalking, and how male violence escalates.
‘Love You To Death’ is a dark, thrilling read about obsession and murder, perfect for fans of Karen McManus.
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