The Summer Children

Definitely my favorite of the series so far.

I loved everything about this book! Great job, Chris!

[b:The Summer Children 35423609 The Summer Children (The Collector, #3) Dot Hutchison https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1511790687l/35423609.SY75.jpg 56799091]I have been extremely excited for this book and have waited patiently for its release. Even though it took me almost a year to read it after its release. I thoroughly loved the first book and enjoyed the second book. This book is no different. I love how this book takes place in someone else's point of view. This book takes place in Mercedes Ramirez's point of view as she encounters a series of crimes that hit too close to home. I felt like this book detailed the crimes differently from the last two books. The scenes that describe the horrors that some of these children faced without outright stating it felt more impactful and gut wrenching than I remember. The details are mostly focused on two separate victims, slowly piecing things together until you cry out in despair. I loved how they pointed out the small ways that hint at the type of abuse a child has faced. It pulled me in and made me feel as if I was there investigating with them. I also loved how we see the effect these cases have on Mercedes, as well as how it relates to her past. It made me feel as though I understand her a bit better after this book. I know this shorter than most the reviews I put together but I am not sure if anything really needs to be said. I enjoyed the story and once again enjoyed the writing style and will continue to read anything new from this author even if it is not linked to this series.