It is estimated that, in the United States, 25
percent of relationships are abusive. Elise Moser’s Lily and Taylor are among these abused. Lily and Taylor are best
friends, bonded by their troubled pasts.
Lily’s mother was in a horrible car accident which
permanently damaged her mom’s brain. Only a teenager, Lily is responsible for
all her needs, but also ensuring that her mother doesn't put cereal in the
coffee maker. Because of her mother’s mental state, she accepts the abuse of
her boyfriend while Lily watches, helpless, as her mother refuses to let Lily
put a stop to it. Taylor’s boyfriend, Devon, abuses her because his dad abused
him. Taylor hates Devon for this, but when he is happy, she forgets what he has
done to her.
As the plot progresses, Devon is enraged with Taylor
for not seeing him and decides to “teach her a lesson.” He and his friend take
Taylor and Lily against their will and break into a cabin, far from town, where
he has all the power…and a gun. The story goes on to describe how the girls have
to rely on each other to overcome their captivity and break free from their
abusive relationships.
This is a relatively fast-paced book that appeals to
a wide audience. Statistics say that many are affected by abuse, directly and
indirectly. Lily and Taylor is a very
informative and entertaining story.
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