REVIEW: The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

(Summary from Goodreads). “Ori’s dead because of what happened out behind the theater, in the tunnel made out of trees. She’s dead because she got sent to that place upstate, locked up with those monsters. And she got sent there because of me.”

The Walls Around Us is a ghostly story of suspense told in two voices—one still living and one long dead. On the outside, there’s Violet, an eighteen-year-old dancer days away from the life of her dreams when something threatens to expose the shocking truth of her achievement. On the inside, within the walls of a girls’ juvenile detention center, there’s Amber, locked up for so long she can’t imagine freedom. Tying these two worlds together is Orianna, who holds the key to unlocking all the girls’ darkest mysteries.

We hear Amber’s story and Violet’s, and through them Orianna’s, first from one angle, then from another, until gradually we begin to get the whole picture—which is not necessarily the one that either Amber or Violet wants us to see.

Nova Ren Suma tells a supernatural tale of guilt and innocence, and what happens when one is mistaken for the other.
I received a copy of this book for free for an honest review.

I loved this story so much. It was very interesting how it was told from two girls perspectives, but was about three girls. It was a very dark and suspenseful book that a lot of people will enjoy. I loved how metaphorical and haunting the story was, but really interesting and addicting to read. I would love to read more from this author in the future. Her writing is so seamless and different. Suma created three separate girls, Ori, Amber, and Violet. You WANT to hate Ori and Amber (because they're in prison), but then you learn more about their story.

This is not a fast read. It is very dark and depressing. I really liked the story because of how twisted and confusing it was. It was confusing in the way that a beautifully written poem is. There are a lot of twists and it took me a while to understand it all. At the end of the story I felt so bad for Ori and heartbroken for Amber. Violet was an interesting character. I wanted to like her, but I also didn't. It is a great story about guilt and innocence. I would recommend this book to anybody… but especially if you liked We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. :)

The one thing I would have preferred was if it was available to be sent to kindle instead of having to read it on the computer.

Five out of five stars.