Secrets, murder, and a friendship that has gone on for years. I loved these two women: Cate and Patti. I still have friends 30 years after high school, that I know I can call on at any time if I need them, even if we haven’t talked in years. And when we do talk, it feels like there was no time between conversations. I was biting my nails through some of this book, hoping and wishing for the best outcome for all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2022-02-23 07:43:442022-02-23 07:43:44Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angela Packard
Jessica Aiken-Hall has been my go-to author for mystery, suspenseful, fiction stories. I love her writing style. She uses the English language in such a poetic story-telling fashion that will have you sitting in your chair all cozy and yet feel like you are right in the book with the characters. Her characters are fully developed and believable. It is like you make friends and enemies with the characters in the book. In this story, we find Cate and Patti who. are friends that parted ways to protect one another. They went their separate ways because of a murder. There is a secret that they both need to keep. Does the past catch up to Cate and Patti? Will they stay apart to protect each other? I highly recommend this book to see what happens and if Cate and Patti reunite with one another or if they stay apart and hope their secrets do not come out.
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First of all, I have to give a nod to the gorgeous cover for this novel, it is absolutely gorgeous. I would have been pulled in right away had I not already been a huge fan of this author already. I needed this sucker and began reading right away. I instantly fell in love with Cate and Pattie, both written so realistically that you felt as if you wanted to reach out and embrace or scold, or more really as you read the both of them. These two and their journey engulfed my soul for really for the day. I was consumed with how they would traverse some twists I won’t divulge and ended up reading this sucker in one day, #notsorry. I cannot say enough good things about this one, definitely can’t wait to see what will come next from this author fav!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2022-02-22 17:05:592022-02-22 18:04:10Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Liz Vrchota
First of all, I have to give a nod to the gorgeous cover for this novel, it is absolutely gorgeous. I would have been pulled in right away had I not already been a huge fan of this author already. I needed this sucker and began reading right away. I instantly fell in love with Cate and Pattie, both written so realistically that you felt as if you wanted to reach out and embrace or scold, or more really as you read the both of them. These two and their journey engulfed my soul for really for the day. I was consumed with how they would traverse some twists I won’t divulge and ended up reading this sucker in one day, #notsorry. I cannot say enough good things about this one, definitely can’t wait to see what will come next from this author fav!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2022-02-22 17:03:362022-02-22 18:03:46Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Liz Vrchota
I loved it! I was a little frustrated, I figured it out quickly but I still loved it even so! Depending on You took me back to the girls I grew up with. I’m not someone who has many girlfriends and the ones I do have, have been there through it all. That’s where I was while reading it. I might’ve reading about a potential murder that was committed by our two best friends, but I was living in the past as well. Cate and Patty have that forever friendship. The type of friendship that no matter how much time you’ve been apart, as soon as you get together it’s like you haven’t missed a beat. Now that friendship is tested, secrets can be the end all if let out the wrong way. Cate once had a passion for life, till she thought she killed someone. She became a recluse living on the edge of a mental breakdown. Patty also once had a passion for life, but instead she ran and is still running from it. How do two friends navigate a hidden murder, a dying parent, 20 years lost, all came down to one night. Prom night! Trust me when I say pick it up and read it. I’m telling you, you will get sucked right in. If I had anything negative to say, a little more mystery around the “who done it plot.” Otherwise the character development was wonderful and the novel was complete!
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Cate and Patti are distant best friends, who always find their way to each other in times of need. After spending years apart, the two friends must reunite when an old secret comes back to haunt them. In addition to friendship, this well-written story is full of secrets, suspense, and murder. This is my first read by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style. I was pulled into the plot within the first chapter and was willing to lose sleep just to read a little more!
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This story is filled with suspense, mystery, secrets and a murder. The author’s ability to bring the book alive and make the reader feel like they are in the book is incredible. I really could not put this book down! Cate and Patti have been friends for years. They have hidden a secret, but what happens when that secret may come to light? I recommend not only this book, but any other from this author as well. She is a great writer that will always keep you on your toes.
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This is not the first book that I have read by this author but I do think it has to be my favourite so far. I was pulled into the story of Cate and Patti so easily, their lives so intricate and binding. The mystery that surrounded them really piqued my interest and I just had to find out what was going on. The author really takes you on a journey with the characters so it feels like you immersed in their lives. I absolutely loved this book and could not recommend it any more.
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Cate Silver and Patti Thomas have been best friends forever. Even though they have grown apart after High School. Their friendship snaps back anytime one needs the other. They both have a Huge secret that could be the downfall of one of the girls. Twenty years later, the secret may have to come out. It’s so very hard to forget something that is life altering. Read on to see what happened. This author has true skills when it comes to storytelling. Her writing is clear and easy to follow. Once I read the first chapter, I knew I was in for the long haul. This coming of age story has you traveling down memory lane, and visiting those times you had in high school. I love all of the characters in this book, and hated some too. But this story is believable and scary at the same time. ENJOY!!!
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This was a fabulous read of friendship, betrayal, family drama, trauma and regret. A story with two great friends and their lives from back in the day to present day. The two of them were so easy to connect with and I really felt all their emotions through the pages.
I love how this story really comes full circle, the moments in the past really gave good insight into the characters and how it shaped who they were. The details made it really easy to picture everything in my mind making it a really entertaining read!
I have read other books by this author but this one is my favorite of hers so far!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2022-02-22 09:36:062022-02-22 17:47:26Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. I enjoy this author’s writing skills as well as her attention to details that give her stories a realistic feel This is a well written story that is full of murder, secrets, suspense and a past that comes back to haunt. The characters are connectable and keep the story engaging. This is a fast paced story that was hard to put down. The twists and turns are like no other and you don’t want to miss them. They pull you into the story and keep me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. Cate and Patti must decide to open up wounds from the past or do they keep them hidden. Problem is secrets can never stay hidden. What happens next with these two I highly recommend reading this book to find out. I enjoyed their growth as well as the growth of the plot which made the story easy to read. This is a great pick up and you don’t want to miss it.
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And just like that, I think I have found myself a new genre to add to my list of favorites. This authors work shows that she is so passionate about what she writes about, and that she has the life experience to bring out all the emotions that one would feel whilst reading about the ups and downs that life has to offer us. I really was expecting to have an edge of your seat read, but instead, this slow burn of a novel really does engulf the reader in all aspects. I personally feel as though my sisters are the Patti to my Cate, and I will be forever grateful that we found each other when we did. Cate and Patti are both very strong female characters, both having chosen a different path in life but ultimately relying on each other to get them through the toughest of times.
I thoroughly enjoyed the throwback as we’re getting to know them and their friendship, as well as their families, to really grasp how important lifelong friendship is. I thought I knew what was going to be the end game for this novel, but as I kept reading, I found myself laughing at the absurdity that I could predict what would happen. I would love to tell you more about the story you’re about to read, but I don’t want to spoil it for you. Be prepared to have your mind blown, and to be able to escape into this masterpiece the moment you open it up. I very much look forward to reading other works by this author and have a lot of respect for her as well. Highly recommend!
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Depending On You is such a fantastic story of family, friendship and discovery. The author is so good with the twists and turns as the 20 year old mystery unravels. You think you know what is happening, but then another twist is added to the plot that just gives you a shock. Such an incredible story and journey that I went through with this book. I felt incredibly attached to the timeframe and characters storylines since I was also a senior in 1998 and my own best friend and I experienced our own traumas throughout our lives yet still remain close today. I love that the author can give us a picture of these girls lives that is faced by many in this world and not an imaginary perfect life. The author has again given us a story that you will be immersed in and won’t be able to put down until the end.
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This is a little bit of coming of age, little bit of mystery, little bit of navigating close relationships with family and friends, and a little bit of learning about life and love. Two best friends, Cate and Patti, reunite after several years apart when Cate’s dad falls ill. Secrets between them, and distance, after Patti moved away to college and got married, came between the two women who are still figuring out who they are and what they want from life. As they work through their personal experiences and rekindle the friendship, the story takes the reader through lots of twists and turns to piece together exactly what happened the summer after the pair’s senior year in high school.
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I love this author within my heart, with nothing short of passion. This author always creates a story and characters that hold you onto the edge of your seat. And most certainly do not you go. The way the story moves and develops, is so realistic, which I love. The story of this one, was as real as it could get.
This one was a true hearted book for me. The undying friendship between Cate and Patti really took flight. I loved how much they cared about one another. That is what true friendship is, you are there till the bitter end, no matter what that would be. What I have loved about this author’s writing in the past, and especially this one, is how you think you know what’s going to happens and the car totally takes a detour. I loved how the shocking events that led to another from a different event kept happening. It kept things interesting and the story was not full in any shape or form. I was hooked and really loved he characters And the whole plot of the opened case, I should have known things I was not aware of would surface. I was intrigued, and sucked in as I read. A must read for sure! Compelling and fast paced!
Wondaful read, it made me feel a lot of things as I read. I was completely immersed as I read. I highly recommend this author if you have never checked out their amazing books before. This book alone is a must read, defiantly a high recommendation from me! Not one you should miss, its a true must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-02-22 07:54:312022-02-22 07:54:31Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Cate Silver killed a man. For the last twenty years, she thought she had gotten away with it. Now, with the case reopened, she stands to lose everything. She has only one option left: trade her freedom for the truth. It’s the only way out of the mess, but it comes at a heavy price.
Twenty years ago, Patti Thomas left and didn’t look back. She left her best friend to fend for herself. Trying to keep her secrets hidden, she had no choice but to start over. Now over four hundred miles away, with a family of her own, she knows she must go back to Vermont and help Cate.
Together again, Cate and Patti must decide if it’s time to reopen the wounds of that night or keep running from them. As evidence surfaces, the potential to destroy a once-in-a-lifetime friendship looms. Twists, turns, and murder. There’s only one way out-but how much can one friendship withstand?
Jessica Aiken-Hall, author of her award-winning memoir, The Monster That Ate My Mommy lives in New Hampshire with her husband, three children, and two dogs. She is a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence and is a fierce advocate. Her mission is to help others share their story.
She has a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with over a decade of experience as a social worker. She is also a Reiki Master and focuses her attention on healing.
When she is not writing, she enjoys listening to Tom Petty, walking along the beach, looking at the moon, and watching murder shows. To follow what she’s doing next check out http://www.jessicaaikenhall.com.
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Cate Silver killed a man. For the last twenty years, she thought she had gotten away with it. Now, with the case reopened, she stands to lose everything. She has only one option left: trade her freedom for the truth. It’s the only way out of the mess, but it comes at a heavy price.
Twenty years ago, Patti Thomas left, and didn’t look back. She left her best friend to fend for herself. Trying to keep her secrets hidden, she had no choice but to start over. Now over four hundred miles away, with a family of her own, she knows she must go back to Vermont and help Cate.
Together again, Cate and Patti must decide if it’s time to reopen the wounds of that night or keep running from them. As evidence surfaces, the potential to destroy a once in a lifetime friendship looms. Twists, turns and murder. There’s only one way out-but how much can one friendship withstand?
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Cate Silver killed a man. For the last twenty years, she thought she had gotten away with it. Now, with the case reopened, she stands to lose everything. She has only one option left: trade her freedom for the truth. It’s the only way out of the mess, but it comes at a heavy price.
Twenty years ago, Patti Thomas left, and didn’t look back. She left her best friend to fend for herself. Trying to keep her secrets hidden, she had no choice but to start over. Now over four hundred miles away, with a family of her own, she knows she must go back to Vermont and help Cate.
Together again, Cate and Patti must decide if it’s time to reopen the wounds of that night or keep running from them. As evidence surfaces, the potential to destroy a once in a lifetime friendship looms. Twists, turns and murder. There’s only one way out-but how much can one friendship withstand?
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