Christy, down-and-out and in an abusive relationship, looks for relief from life at the bottom of a bottle. But her drinking only compounds her problems. She can't escape the guilt that eats away at her. Soon her troubles hem her in and drive her back to the sister she abandoned. Christy learns she can run away only so long. To survive, she must face her past and the God she believes has given up on her.
C. J. Darlington's debut novel, Thicker Than Blood, is nothing short of breathtaking. I turned pages late into the night, eager to discover what happened next. The characters were drawn with realism, and I found the world of antique book trading fascinating. Darlington handles the subjects of abuse against women and alcoholism with sensitivity and offers real hope through Christy's story. I recommend this book for women readers in particular.
©2010 Janalyn Voigt
A complimentary copy of this book was provided to me by the author for purposes of review.
