*~* REVIEW of Since You've Been Gone by Mary Jennifer Payne *~*

Title: Since You've Been Gone
Author: Mary Jennifer Payne
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Reviewer: Natalie
Buy Links: Release Date is February 17th 2015
Also posted on: Goodreads

*~* Synopsis *~*

Is it possible to outrun your past? Fifteen-year-old Edie Fraser and her mother, Sydney, have been trying to do just that for five years. Now, things have gone from bad to worse. Not only has Edie had to move to another new school she's in a different country.
Sydney promises her that this is their chance at a fresh start, and Edie does her best to adjust to life in London, England, despite being targeted by the school bully. But when Sydney goes out to work the night shift and doesn't come home, Edie is terrified that the past has finally caught up with them.
Alone in a strange country, Edie is afraid to call the police for fear that she ll be sent back to her abusive father. Determined to find her mother, but with no idea where to start, she must now face the most difficult decision of her life."

*~* Review *~*

I dont read many young adult fiction books but really enjoyed this one. Mary does a great job in grabbing your attention and holding it. On to my character review....

Edie is a very smart, and loyal daughter that is always the new girl. She loves her mom so much that she will follow her anywhere she goes to keep them both safe. Anytime she gets close to anyone they end up moving again. She misses having a real friendship, boyfriend anything that resembles a relationship period. She has no family close and an aunt is Ireland so she is quite lonely. They are always running from their past that always seems to find them no matter where they go. Will they ever find a safe place?

There are many characters in this book that I can speak about but I will just touch on a few. Jermaine is the outcast of the school, Imogen is the shy odd one, and most of the other girls are either bullies or just rude as hell.. lol Imogen was the first to welcome her to her new school and Edie notices right off that this girl is just not her type of friend. Then she runs into the "Mean" girls" or should I say they run into her?!! Ugh After making it through her first day she just doesn't know where it will lead. New School, New City, New Country, New People etc.. She just doesn't know what to think yet. Jermaine well I'll let you find out for yourself about this lil sweetheart..

This story was very real in many ways. Between the bullying, loss, abuse and relationships, this story is quite riveting. Since You've Been Gone will keep your interest and you wont want to put it down!! I would like to read more of her work.. Five stars have been granted :)