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[Book Review] Phantom Limb by Lucinda Berry

July 21, 2019      Erica Robyn      12 Comments

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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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  • Appetite for Innocence by Lucinda Berry

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  1. Candyce @ The Book dutchesses says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:56 am

    Sounds like an intense book! I love not knowing how it will end though.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      July 21, 2019 at 11:24 am

      It sure was!!

      Reply
  2. Deanna says

    July 21, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    This sounds kind of depressing to me, not sure I’d want to pick it up right now.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      July 21, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      It definitely had a lot of tough sections. I had to skim some.

      Reply
  3. Esther @ BiteIntoBooks says

    July 21, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    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…

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      July 21, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      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.

      Reply
  4. Angela says

    July 21, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Thank you for the trigger warnings!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      July 21, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Of course! This one really needs it at the beginning of the book! Phew…

      Reply
  5. Barb (boxermommyreads) says

    July 22, 2019 at 9:37 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      July 22, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      Oofh yeah, this would be too much for you I think! It wasn’t too dark or graphic, but it was definitely difficult.

      Reply
  6. Katiria Rodriguez says

    July 29, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      July 29, 2019 at 5:20 pm

      It was SO dark!!

      Reply

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