Cadnum's poetic talents result in wellcrafted prose accentuated with carefully worded metaphors and similes, such as a scab appearing like a comma on Jennifer's neck, and accurately phrased dialogue suitable for each character's age and sophistication. Subtle and insightful references illuminate details about intricate characters and scenes. Cadnum's writing invites readers to identify and empathize with characters who could easily be unlikable; for example, Jennifer says she bruises easily suggesting her vulnerability. Using short sentences that are abrupt like the characters' actions and which contain powerful images, Cadnum slowly builds tension. Jennifer aimlessly moves from one setting to another to emphasize her lack of direction. Cadnum develops scenes by slowly providing clues and information so the reader can consider these descriptions to decide who is telling the truth and what really happened. Dialogue is often incomplete because the characters are not entirely focused on their thoughts...