I really, really struggle with rating memoirs, especially when it’s clear the author is still processing the trauma, and double especially when the author is so young. My ratings are in no way a reflection of my thoughts on the experiences discussed in this book. Just so we’re clear on that.

Okay. Anyways. There is a LOT of trauma going on here - big TWs for child abuse, religious trauma, and sexual assault. I really, truly commend Shari Franke for sharing her side of the story. I only know about 8 Passengers from Reddit snark pages so I’m not super well versed in the family and the goings-on, but Franke paints a detailed picture of a family’s descent into the grasps of a master manipulator.

I just did not vibe with the writing style.