Letters to the Lost, Book 2
Synopsis: Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he’s managed to keep them at bay…until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his childhood comes hurtling back.
Emma Blue spends her time perfecting the computer game she built from scratch, rather than facing her parents’ crumbling marriage. She can solve any problem with the right code, but when an online troll’s harassment escalates, she’s truly afraid.
When Rev and Emma meet, they both long to lift the burden of their secrets and bond instantly over their shared turmoil. But when their situations turn dangerous, their trust in each other will be tested in ways they never expected. This must-read story will once again have readers falling for Brigid Kemmerer’s emotional storytelling.
Review: I have some novels by Brigid Kemmerer but it’s true that I have not tried them yet. When I heard about More Than We Can Tell, I was very intrigued. I did not know exactly if this novel was a second volume, but that’s what I finally understood during my reading. It is not really embarrassing to start with this story elsewhere because the main characters are different and even if we find the previous ones too, it does not pose many problems. I must say that I am now really curious to get into the first story to learn more about Juliette and Declan who seem to offer a very interesting story too.
The author does not present us an easy story and many difficult points are addressed here: the place of the woman in the gamers world, harassment on the Internet, false identities, kidnapping, violence on the children, pedophilia, rape, divorce, parent-child relationships, adoption. Yes, a lot of things that sometimes made me a little uncomfortable. Maybe it was a little too much? However, I think that all topics were well controlled here and I enjoyed following Rev and Emma. These two characters have a lot to manage in their lives and their meeting will help them face their demons. Emma has a dream, to work in the world of video games. But it’s not easy and after creating her own game, she realizes that her status as a woman remains a drag. When she starts being harassed by one of the players who always finds parries to contact her, Emma is scared. However, not wanting to involve her parents, she will try to manage her anxieties alone. Rev, is a boy who was retired to his father when he was younger. Since then, he has not had any contact with him but when one day he starts receiving emails, his life is turned upside down. Like Emma, he refuses to talk to his adoptive parents and they meet together to discuss their concerns.
I had a good time with this story. It is really very intense one and I was really curious to finish the story to find out what was going to happen. I can not wait to discover the first novel and learn more about the characters now!
blodeuedd
I can not say I recognize the name…must google
Melliane
I have a YA series from her
Heidi
I remember Rev from Letters to the Dead. I really liked him. I didn’ tknow He was getting his own story. I will have to check it out even though this one touches on some uncomfortable stuff.
Melliane
It was a good one!
Melissa (Books and Things)
I know I’ve read this author, but cannot think on what that book was… so now I need to look it up. 🙂 Glad this one worked for you so I’ll have to check out this series.
Melliane
thanks
Sophia Rose
Ha! I’ve gotten so many books and then learned that its part of a series. Oh, but this does sound great so I’m glad it worked out for you to read it. It seems to touch on some relevant issues. I need to try her books eventually.
Melliane
lol I didn’t realize before reading it
Ash
That is a stunning cover
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
I don’t think I have tried this author. I feel you on the not realizing its part of a series. I have done that. Eep. This does sound relevant and I am glad you enjoyed it.
Melliane
it’s not really a problem in a whole
Carole Rae
Lots of tough subjects in this one!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Ooh, a female character who is an aspiring game designer, I like the sound of that.
Melliane
yes I liked tha
kindlemom1
Sorry you didn’t know this was the second book but really they do read like stand alones so you aren’t missing anything! So glad you liked this. She is such a good author!
Melliane
yes I think it wasn’t a problem
Rebecca
I’ve never heard of this one. It sounds fascinating. I like the idea of the girl-coder – because that’s me. 🙂 I could probably fit right in with these characters.
Melliane
oh really? that’s great!
Mary Kirkland
Hmm, I hadn’t heard of this one but it does sound good.
Jenea’s Book Obsession
I haven’t read the first book, but I would certainly like to. This sounds like a really good one. I will have to keep an eye for both of them now.
Melliane
I want to read book 1
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I had no idea that this book was connected to Letters to the Lost. I haven’t read this author yet but I do hope to read her work at some point. It sounds like it was a good read even with all of the tough subjects.
Melliane
yes it was