“The hesitant way the two boys become friends – and how they quickly become the most important part of each other’s lives – is endearing. …This compelling, heart wrenching story explores both the cruelty of man and offers an interesting perspective into the mindset of trauma victims. The writing is evocative, yet subtle, and draws the reader in with no uncertainty. The two boys have a long road of recovery and adjustment ahead of them, that much is clear, but I can not wait to read all about it.”

rudeandnotginger on Kobo

“While the subject matter can be horrifying… this book is incredibly well written and the ending is so satisfying (even though we know more is coming. I can’t wait to see what happens next). The characterization of the two main protagonists is excellent; the way they are able to maintain and grow their loyal friendship through harrowing times is fairly miraculous. All the other characters are well drawn and by turns inspiring, supportive, or scary as heck, and the plot may make you think of or draw parallels to some real life atrocities going on in America right now, the primary narrative is truly redemptive, and their triumph over unfair adversity is as American in nature as any other arc out there. Highly recommend it.“

S. Brannan on Amazon

“If I could give this book more stars then I would but definitely pay attention to the warnings. There is an awful lot of bad things going on in the world right now and reading this book took me away from all that. This book is so well written that it just carried me along with the characters and I found myself feeling that I had to almost wake up and readjust to the real world again when I stopped reading for a while because I had been so immersed in it. I love the characters and even the bad guys are well defined. The contrast between the way the two young men live and are forced to deal with their lives is incredible and the back and forth of what happens makes for a gripping tale.”

Susanne Irving on Goodreads

“I admit began reading it a little half-heartedly, expecting some variation of “prince charming saves male cinderella…” Very early on I realized I had terribly underestimated the author. …It is very easy to write a character who can do no wrong just by virtue of having good morals, but it’s harder to catch the subtlety of a character who does have good morals, and yet doesn’t realize how much they’re still part of the system they hate. Big kudos to the author for managing that.

“Tobias’s POVs were the ones I was the most worried about, but I ended up admiring those the most, because I don’t think it is easy to write something so bleak without either giving into childish hopes and platitudes, or going fully nihilistic. I thought there was a lot of care and respect in the way it was written… Tobias is very capable, and the reader can’t help but actually care about him. ”

Chris H. on Goodreads

“Freak Camp comes from a place of recognition that the outside “real” world is a reflection of the battles we carry inside each of us. This series has started off with quite a punch – it’s real and upsetting and purposeful – there is no gratuitous torture or abuse “for the sake of it” in these pages. Rather, the characters Tobias and Jake respective childhoods and traumas are very much relatable for those readers who have experienced – albeit not concentration camps – similar circumstances in their lives, especially in early childhood. Moving forward, not allowing the pain to consume you: I am excited for the promise of a better tomorrow in Part 2!”

RW on Amazon

“Hauntingly good story. Toby and Jake become real to you as soon as you meet them. You feel for them, hurt with them and hold onto them to the very end. Worth reading over and over.”

Ginger on Amazon

“Not going to lie, sometimes the story gets a bit hard to read because of the heavy subject matter, however it’s plot-heavy and so good that you’ll stay up all night just to finish it.

The main characters are likeable and complex people in an awful and difficult situation but it never feels hopeless. I’m looking forward to book 2.”

RC on Amazon

“Powerful plot matched by tight prose. Gripping world building and characterizations — the prose feels fresh and taut without being too self-consciously stylistic and precious about it. A pleasure to read — despite the horror of the situations in the book. Strong arc that stops at a satisfying place — but also leaves me really, really eager for the next part of the series!”

verified review on Amazon

“Such an amazing book… What I liked most is the total dedication that the two main characters have for each other, even with the risk of losing everything for one of them. Totally recommend it if you like dark themes in your books but is important to take note of the content warnings. Jake and Toby have stolen my heart from the start and I’m rooting for them through their journey towards the promised HEA.”

C. Ana-Marie on Amazon