Sun Don’t Shine

Publication Date: January 2024| Thanks NetGalley for an ARC

Overall Verdict: More realistic fiction than thriller, but gives an intimate view into those who are homeless and struggle financially. Super quick read!

4/5

Book Summary: Reeces father abducted her from home 10 years ago. Ever since they have been on the run and Reece has had to follow her Dads rules for staying safe. Living in cars, the woods, shady motels and pulling food from dumpsters is all she has grown up knowing. When Reece meets Shawn, she starts to question how she came to be in this life and starts to uncover secrets her father has been keeping from her for years.

My Analysis: This is marketed as a thriller, but I felt it to be more realistic fiction. It did have some suspenseful moments and the pace was quick (as was the novel) which is more true to that genre. This story is about a girl who was abducted, but the focus is less on that and more on her living situation. Reece and her father have done whatever they need to do to survive, and the author does a nice job painting a picture of their struggles. I felt it provided an intimate look into homelessness and financial difficulties. This was one of those books that when I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. I liked the character development throughout, especially Reece. There were a few times were I questioned why the characters did or did not do certain things that seemed to be pretty obvious, but that didn’t detract from the story at all. Overall it was a quick read and if you want to get to know some interesting characters, you should give it a try.