Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry is a heartbreaking tale about twin sisters who survive a horrible childhood just to experience a major loss in their teenage years.
This book was so difficult to read because of the content. So major trigger warnings for child abuse, self harm, and suicide.
Let’s dive into my quick review.
My Thoughts on Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry
I’m glad I read this. Lucinda did an amazing job writing it. It’s certainly very powerful!
From the psychological thriller standpoint, the ending was quite intense! I had guessed at a few things throughout the book, but didn’t see the ending coming.
If you enjoy psychological thrillers, then I would recommend this to you! Just be warned that it’s difficult and very dark.
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Sounds like an intense book! I love not knowing how it will end though.
It sure was!!
This sounds kind of depressing to me, not sure I’d want to pick it up right now.
It definitely had a lot of tough sections. I had to skim some.
I’m sure it’s an intense book, but I’m not sure if I want to pick it up during my upcoming holiday, since I want just fluffy and unicorns and rainbows, lol!
I do see myself reading this during winter, at night next to the fireplace…
Yeah, definitely not a book for a holiday! Phew! haha I’d love to hear your thoughts on it if you do read it this winter.
Thank you for the trigger warnings!
Of course! This one really needs it at the beginning of the book! Phew…
This sounds like a good read but I don’t know if I’m up to the subject matter. I investigated child abuse/neglect for 14 years and I find it hard sometimes to go back and read about it. It’s not really a trigger or anything for me, but I had enough of that when I did it everyday. I am glad you enjoyed this one though.
Oofh yeah, this would be too much for you I think! It wasn’t too dark or graphic, but it was definitely difficult.
Ohh great review Erica, I do love dark books and this one looks and sounds absolutely great and right up my alley as well. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and review and for putting this book on my radar my friend.
It was SO dark!!