The Illusion of a Girl
Book description
Perception is king, especially in a small Ohio town. Jessie Taylor seems like a normal 15-year-old girl, but she’s an illusion of what people expect her to be: a good girl, a smart girl, and most importantly, a girl from a respectable family. Her family may appear ordinary, even wholesome,…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked The Illusion of a Girl as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is a suspense thriller that has a theme of family drama and substance abuse.
As an advocate for mental health and addiction recovery I found this book a very worthwhile read. I found it hard to put the book down, the depth of the characters and their experiences were fearful. I assume the writer has drawn from personal experience as the storyline is too tragic to be completely fabricated.
The MC lives with her family in a household that walks on eggshells due to an alcoholic father. The story is rich and compelling with a great educational side…
From Bryony's list on thrillers that aren't predictable or snail-paced.
Want books like The Illusion of a Girl?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Illusion of a Girl.
Browse books like The Illusion of a Girl
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in alcoholism, substance abuse, and mental health?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about alcoholism, substance abuse, and mental health.