“Scars is a brave novel, a
read-in-one-sitting-except-when-you-have-to-put-it-down-to-breathe novel.”

“Rainfield writes with great empathy and
compassion as she tells Kendra’s story. Kendra’s pain is palpable…It is clear
that Rainfield has firsthand knowledge of these topics, and she handles them
deftly.”

“The excellent resource section covers widely
respected books, web sites, organizations, and help lines for youth seeking
information on extreme abuse, cutting, same-sex attraction, and dissociation.
This book will be a particular comfort and source of insight for teens facing
any of these challenges, but whatever their life experience, they will be on
the edge of their seats, rooting for Kendra to unravel the mystery that shadows
her life. This is one heck of a good book!”

“Emotions ring true in this thriller/survivor story…A raw and honest story.”

“[The] sense of overwhelming emotion might
appeal to teens wrestling with similar issues. The book becomes most enjoyable
near the end, when it makes an implausible hairpin turn into the realm of
psychothriller.”

“Scars is a painful and well-told story, obviously
written with the heart’s blood of the author. It could prove to be a life-saver
for other young victims of abuse and self-harm.”

“Rainfield’s gripping, chillingly honest account
of an abused teen’s fight to survive her history, and its consequent self-harm
is written with such compassion and empathy that this is ultimately a story of
hope.”

“Scars is the must-read for any
teen. I couldn’t put it down.”