Blood Wounds by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Willa has a very loving family. She has her mother, her step-father, and two older step-sisters. On the surface everything seems to be great. But Willa has a secret. She cuts.
When she can no longer handle her stress she will get up late at night and find her secret place where she keeps razors, bandages, and antiseptic.
Willa doesn’t quite no why she cuts, only that afterwards she feels such a relief. Unfortunately cutting will be the least of Willa’s problems.
Her long forgotten biological father has committed a heinous crime. He has brutally slaughtered his new wife and their three daughters. Now he is on his way to pay Willa and her mother one final visit.
Willa will soon be looking at the past her mother life behind and discovering secrets that effect her existence to this day. Is Willa strong enough to overcome the hardships life has given her? Will she learn from the past’s secrets or is she doomed to a life of violence?
Blood Wounds is a gripping read and highly recommended for anyone looking for a book about growing up under harsh conditions. It is appropriate for ages 14 and up.


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