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Reader reviewed by Dylana

This book was very different form other books I have read. It goes into the dark world of drugs and how it affects a young person. It really makes you think a lot about taking drugs and how bad it is. It follows the life of teenager Joe. He's jsut an innocent young boy who plays guitar and goes to school in England. That is, until he meets Candy. She's so beautiful, warm, and nice. And she likes Joe. He's never felt this way before. But there's something else about Candy that's dark and scary. She's a prostitute and does this in return for heroin from Iggy, the man that controls her and other girls like her. She is without her family and lives off drugs. Only Joe can help her escape this world of violence, brutality, and addiction. Candy wants to escape, but it's not going to be easy for her soul or her body. And with Joe getting involved, he gets others he loves hurt, too. But he has to put things right. This book is fast-paced and really realistic. It makes you keep reading. It's very emotional and many can relate. You feel like your a part of the story. Kevin Brooks is an amazing writer. He really captures a lot of this other dark world in this book.