My goodness! This book is such a great read. After being injured in a horrible accident years before, she's trapped in a virtual prison of her family's making. Unlike her brother, Vandy gained physical scars and other lasting ramifications from that night. The perfect excuse for her family to all but pack her in cotton wool and keep her in "chains". Not a single moment of her day isn't already monitored or decided for her. Her entire world changes in the instant she sees him; Her brothers lifelong best friend, and who used to be their neighbor has returned. Also the person with her when the accident happened. Life stuttered into a million snapshots the second she sees Reyn again for the first time. Her life would never be the same. Truths being to.reveal themselves; some internal, and some regarding others. Vandy is a heckuva lot stronger than many believe her to be....but she's darned well.going to prove it to everyone and take back her life. Will she succeed? Will the truths that come out cause everyone to truly be seen as who they are? Or will perceptions forever be how a person's worth is decided? Family is at the heart of this tale....both in blood and by choice. Either way the bonds are joined, and become a huge character in their own right. Lots of heart, struggle, tragedy, injustice, blind love, and of course secrets Grace these pages. You'll cheer these characters on as their path reveals itself. ( )