Girl A by Abigail Dean

While their family story will make you cringe, you will be drawn in from the first page. Seven children abused and chained up locked away from the world until Girl A escapes. Fast forward and Alex's (Girl A) mom has died in prison making Alex her executor which includes a bit of money and the house they all tried so hard to leave behind. She must contact her siblings to get permission to use the house to do some good. As difficult as it was growing up there, coming back may just break them. It is the kind of story that is difficult to read but fascinating to see their scars and how they have dealt with things since getting out. Avoidance, addiction and even trying to make a profit retelling their nightmare story won't completely block the memories or dull the pain. This is ROOM on steroids told so truthfully and beautifully it hurts. A stunning debut from an author I will be looking forward to hearing more from.  4 stars