Merciless is a book very fitting it's title. It mercilessly puts the reader into the mind of not only the villains, but the victims. The name's sake part of the book eloquently speaks of the victims of this true life crime, making them real and relatable. The story evoked all the emotions you get from the decisions teens make, while later putting them at a raised level while the reader watches them try to weather the storm they happened into with dignity. Very well written.

The subsequent fiction stories were gripping and put the reader square in the lives of these twisted people. The last story, "All I Ever Wanted," pulled all the stops, dragging your emotions through the ringer by the main character's hopes, strive to meet her goals, and her ultimate fate. ( )