Stain

The first moment that I saw and picked up the book, I was taken by it. I read the excerpt on the back and knew I had to find out why there was a girl with no identity, in a room with no walls, and in such agony. Howard introduced me to life-filled, complicated, wonderful characters. They were characters who I never thought would play the role that they did, but they couldn't have played any other role. I especially loved, empathized, and rooted for our fierce and broken princess. I was shocked and awed by her beastly brawn. It physically hurt each time I had to set the book down and I cannot wait to pick it up again and read it anew!