ARC Review: I Stop Somewhere by T.E. Carter

I Stop Somewhere by T.E. Carter

Ellie Frias disappeared long before she vanished.

Tormented throughout middle school, Ellie begins her freshman year with a new look: she doesn't need to be popular; she just needs to blend in with the wallpaper.

But when the unthinkable happens, Ellie finds herself trapped after a brutal assault. She wasn't the first victim, and now she watches it happen again and again. She tries to hold on to her happier memories in order to get past the cold days, waiting for someone to find her.

The problem is, no one searches for a girl they never noticed in the first place. 

Pages: 298

Format: Softcover

Published By: Feiwel and Friends

Genre: YA - Contemporary

FTC Disclaimer: I received this book free to read and review, thanks to FFBC, T.E. Carter, and Feiwel and Friends.

TRIGGER WARNING: Rape

Rating:
✮✮✮✮

Review:

I Stop Somewhere by T.E. Carter is something that I think many people should read because it challenges our ideas on rape culture and social media in regards to what we tell our children, women, and even men whats important regarding them as people, and individuals.

The story was amazing, and it tells the story of a girl who has fallen trap into the ideas the world has set forward, and what happens because of this. It was initially hard for me to relate with Ellie because of her perspective on the world, but as the book progressed I started to sympathize with and understand why she saw the world the way she did.

This book made me sad and angry, and it was a roller coaster ride of these emtions because of the focus on a tough, and taboo, subject that needs to be addressed. I loved how the book started, going back and forth between current events and past events that brought Ellie to where she was currently. Without giving anything away, I was halfway satisfied with how this book ended, but I feel that it reflected accurately how our society views rape culture, and for that, I did like the ending - although it made me angry and sad.

I would highly recommend this novel for older, mature teens and adults, and to younger teens with a word of caution because of the focal point of this story. I look forward to reading more by T.E. Carter. I would also recommend having a tissue box near or on hand when reading this book.