Violence scares the daylights of me! Especially that ominous opening at the grocery story is a quiet decision maker scene for you: you can get hooked up and dive into the well written, chaotic madness or you give up and choose a lighter book don’t disturb your entire mental state!

I have to admit I’m the one get hooked! So I keep on my reading journey!

Three women of the family: a mother, two daughters build a quite brilliant of happy family image. Chelsea Martin- the mother lives at a perfect home, playing the role of perfect mother, homemaker, wife but behind the close doors nothing as it seems. David- the father of the family always likes to get his way: if he doesn’t : the chaos knocks the door! Chelsea and their seventeen years old Ella know it from the experience. They have been manipulated, harassed for years and they have no one to help or support, isolated from outside, trapped in abusive relationship. Chelsea’s ultra narcissistic mother Patricia rejects to see what’s her daughter dealing with. She likes to see things from her own perspective, living in a safe cocoon without taking any responsibilities!

But things are gonna change because now outside world is also as threatening as their home! A mysterious epidemic pushes inner violence out of the people by turning them vicious murderers! Nowhere is safe! Could Chelsea turn this outbreak into her own benefit to help herself and daughters Ella and Brooklyn to fight against her abusive husband.

Firstly this is more than epidemic apocalypse scenario: it’s mostly about women’s evolving, changing when the violent threats knock their door. They both have to act differently to survive and they test their endurance to see how far they can go!

It was truly soul crushing, shocking, unique, one of a kind plot they definitely terrifies and affects you deeply but you cannot put it down even though the things you read hard to digest!

I’m giving my standing up women, fighting against abuse and violence, apocalyptic, eerie, dark and intense four stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/ Ballentine’s for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.

Really interesting storyline that gripped me from the first chapter. Domestic thriller with a touch of pandemic, yes please! Would definitely recommend!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately, this one did not work out for me and I was unable to finish. I hope many others will enjoy it!

When I had requested The Violence, I do not think I knew what I was in for. Every once in awhile I like to read a book without reading the synopsis or reviews. I want to have an unbiased opinion while reading. This is exactly what I did with this novel.

This was my first book by Delilah S. Dawson, and I can say with confidence that it will not be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed her writing style. The plot was done with perfection , the character development was done with precision, and the narration was flawless.

I would highly recommend this novel to fans of thrillers/horror.

Chelsea Martin, along with daughters Ella and Brooklyn are under the abusive thumb of her mercurial husband. Chelsea can see no way out, until a new pandemic occurs inciting people to become violent. .
Part pandemic story but mostly a story about the change and growth of Chelsea, her narcissistic mother, Patricia, and her daughter Ella. Unusual plot.

Delilah Dawson again proves she's excellent across genres. A recommended purchase for most adult fiction collections.

Wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this, but I really enjoyed The Violence. It played well in today’s current events. Not going to give to much away, but my favorite character was Patty. I loved her evolution!