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    Girl, Stolen
    Girl, Stolen
    Girl, Stolen
    Audiobook5 hours

    Girl, Stolen

    Written by April Henry

    Narrated by Kate Rudd

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    About this audiobook

    Cheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and held for ransom; she must outwit her captors to get out alive.

    Sixteen year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of a car while her mom fills her prescription at the pharmacy. Before Cheyenne realizes what's happening, their car is being stolen--with her inside! Griffin hadn't meant to kidnap Cheyenne, all he needed to do was steal a car for the others.

    But once Griffin's dad finds out that Cheyenne's father is the president of a powerful corporation, everything changes?now there's a reason to keep her. What Griffin doesn't know is that Cheyenne is not only sick with pneumonia, she is blind. How will Cheyenne survive this nightmare, and if she does, at what price?

    Prepare yourself for a fast-paced and hard-edged thriller full of nail-biting suspense.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateMar 5, 2013
    ISBN9781469278360
    Girl, Stolen
    Author

    April Henry

    April Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and young adults, including the YA novels Girl, Stolen and The Night She Disappeared, and the thriller Face of Betrayal, co-authored with Lis Wiehl. She lives in Oregon.

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    • 3/5
      Girl, Stolen is a short novel that begins with a bang. Immediately starting in with Cheyenne's kidnapping, the reader is sucked in and instantly engaged in the story. The kidnapper and motives are clear, but the mystery remains as to how and if Cheyenne will survive this terrible twist of fate. What kept me interested in this story was curiosity I wondered how it would end and if Cheyenne would survive. The characters we somewhat developed. I didn't think they were developed enough for me to connect, but it was enough to stay invested. The other factor keeping me invested was that this was a short novel at only 213 pages. Overall, I liked this one. It didn't blow me away, but it was a good quick read. I would suggest this as a short one for in-between your bulky reads and for those looking for an easy suspense filled mystery.
    • 5/5
      Very suspenseful!! Excellent read. Great story about overcoming a handicap.
    • 4/5
      April Henry's YA mysteries are intriguing. "Girl, Stolen" is based on a news story, so although it seems far fetched, part of it was based on real events. I love a strong female protagonist and a book I can genuinely recommend to high school students.
    • 5/5
      Pretty awesome read. It kept me on edge from start until the very end. I'm definitely looking forward for book 2.
    • 3/5
      A fast read - realistic details about a carjacking that turns into an accidental kidnapping! Cheyenne Wilder, blind after a blow to the head from a terrible car accident, is a typical teen girl in some ways, but her blindness for the past three years has honed her other senses. Taken by accident by Griffin, another teenager who has learned how to make ends meet by helping his dad run a chop shop, taking cars at auction or less legal means, Cheyenne becomes part of a bigger plan, to charge a ransom from her Nike excecutive father. As Cheyenne learns more about Roy, Griffin's dad, and his two other sleazy co-workers, she becomes convinced she won't be returned or even released - these men will kill her once they retrieve the ransom money. Cheyenne and Griffin's mindset, dialogue are realistic, and a couple plot twists near the end prove feasible enough to keep my interest. Definitely recommended for teen readers (guys or girls) who want a plot driven, "teen in danger" type story coimng in at a bit over 200 pages.
    • 3/5
      "Girl, Stolen" had an exciting premise, but the book itself was disappointing. It lacked the tension and suspense it should have had. However, I liked Cheyenne's narration. She was a very relatable character, despite being blind, and her actions and reactions during her kidnapping were believable. Even though I liked Cheyenne, my favourite character was Griffin. He was basically a good guy despite his horrible father and being raised into a life of crime. Even though he unintentionally kidnapped Cheyenne, I liked how he protected her from the other men. As for the end, it was a bit light and unrealistic for my liking.
    • 3/5
      Sixteen-year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of the car while her stepmom fills a prescription for antibiotics. Before Cheyenne realizes what's happening, the car is being stolen. Griffin hadn't meant to kidnap Cheyenne, but once his dad finds out that Cheyenne's father is the president of a powerful corporation, everything changes -- now there's a reason to keep her. How will Cheyenne survive this nightmare because she's not only sick with pneumonia -- she's blind.
      -from the back cover

      Meh. Not a bad book, but it could have been better. There are so many details that the author didn't explore, but I guess if she had, the book would have been completely different (and much longer). I would have liked to see how the father and stepmom were dealing with the fact that she left Cheyenne in the unlocked car alone. I mean, seriously, the girl is blind. That seems very dangerous to me. I certainly never let my kids stay in the car alone when they were younger. My 14-year old daughter sometimes stays in the car now, but she keeps the doors locked until I return (and she knows how to set off the alarm if necessary).

      By the end of chapter 5, Cheyenne is back at Griffin's house. He is about her age (late teens) and seems to be prone to making bad decisions. He has been abused by his father and was abandoned by his mother. He does seem to have a good heart though.

      Not much happens after that until the end of the book (around Chapter 23). After that, things happen rather quickly. I would say the last 50 pages of the book are the best. There are a couple of twists and one sort-of surprise. I won't say what it is, no spoilers here.

      Bottom line? It is a very quick read with little action until the last 50 pages. Cheyenne is a smart girl and doesn't give up easy.

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      I bought this at our high school book fair. It is definitely more for high school readers. There is no sex, but there is an attempted assault - very little happens, but the intent was there.
    • 4/5
      This one is a page-turner! Cheyenne Wilder slept in the back of the car while her stepmother ran into the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. It wasn’t long before Cheyenne knew something was wrong, and realized that the car was being stolen.

      Griffin didn’t plan to kidnap Cheyenne. When he saw the keys in the ignition, he should have known it was too good to be true. How did he get himself into this situation? And what will he do once his dad finds out?

      Oh, did I mention that Cheyenne is blind. And it turns out Cheyenne’s dad is the President of Nike. Suddenly the stakes, and possible reward, all change.

      As the story plays out, Griffin begins to bond with Cheyenne. Is he the enemy or her chance for survival?

      You’ll want to add this suspenseful story to your reading list!
    • 4/5
      This was a really good short read. For me it was reminiscent of Caroline B. Cooney. A great suspense type thriller with a resourceful girl who does her best to overcome her trials.
    • 5/5
      I wish I had written this review as soon as I finished the book! This book was really just fantastic. I loved the idea of the story and how it was carried out. Cheyenne was brave and strong, and Griffin learned to be those things because of her. I didn't want to put this story down! I need to find some of Henry's previous books because I really enjoyed this one so much.
    • 5/5
      Girl, Stolen by April Henry. It all began when Cheyenne Wilder was sleeping in the backseat of her stepmother's car. Her stepmother was filling a prescription for Cheyenne's pneumonia. Cheyenne is also blind. Griffin and his father, Roy, steal cars so that they can sell car parts for a cheaper price. TJ and Jimbo are also their helpers. Griffin steals the car Cheyenne is in and accidentally kidnaps her. He had no intention of kidnapping her and he didn't know she was in the car. When they return to Roy's place Roy isn't happy. However, as soon as Roy finds out that Cheyenne's father is the president of Nike, he has the idea of giving back Cheyenne for money in exchange. Cheyenne stays with these people for awhile but she is planning an escape. When the escape day came it was early in the morning, still dark. She slowly goes outside where her kidnappers have a tied up dog. She uses him as a guide dog. That doesn't last very long when the dog abandons her to chase a squirrel. She now has to use a stick as her guidance. Minutes later a person is after her. It's Griffin. Griffin was the one that was the kindest and cared for Cheyenne the most. He is helping her escape now. Soon, Cheyenne has to leave him behind because he hurt his ankle and can't walk on it. She doesn't want to because it is freezing weather but she needs to and does. What she believed was a police officer showed up. He took Cheyenne to his car where she realized that Roy was impersonating a police officer. She grabs his gun and forces him out. Roy is furious and begins to throw rocks at the car and tries to break in. Cheyenne attempts to drive to escape but it is difficult since she can't see. Soon she is able to find Roy's phone and dials 9-1-1. The woman is trying to help Cheyenne by turning on different police sirens at a time to figure out where Cheyenne is located. When her location is pinpointed she is taken home safely. I enjoyed reading this novel but I did think that the book would have still been the great one it is without the bad language. Other than that is was entertaining and very different. I haven't read very many books including a blind person. April Henry did a lovely job writing this book!
    • 5/5
      I love this book soooo much it's one of the best books ever!! I think its a good book for matre children.I think its just an amazing i have read it 2 times and I'm not sick of it ans I would love to read it again!!
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book I thought that the story was great and I liked Cheyenne and, I even sympathized with Griffin.
      I will post a longer review soon.
    • 4/5
      What a great, quick thriller. The pace of the novel is non-stop and the bad guys are terrifying. What's even better is the tension continues to ramp up throughout the entire book - there are twists and turns in every chapter.
    • 4/5
      In reading Girl, Stolen, I was reminded of two bits of pop culture: Excess Baggage and Wait Until Dark. The first film, a pretty terrible movie starring Alicia Silverstone and Antonio Banderas, tells the story of a poor little rich girl who, in an effort to get daddy's attention, fakes a kidnapping by locking herself in a car's trunk, only to have that car actually stolen. Then she cooks up a romance and a scheme with her accidental captor. Wait Until Dark, quite differently focuses on a blind woman, played by Audrey Hepburn who some thugs suspect of having a doll stuffed with drugs. She has to try to escape this situation with her life. Put these two together and you've sort of got Girl, Stolen.

      Of course, comparing a book to other stories really limits it, so I want to stress that there's more going on here; in making these comparisons, I do not intend to imply that Henry's story is entirely derivative by any means. Henry did a marvelous job telling this story, keeping everything suspenseful and scary, but not venturing into melodramatic territory in the slightest. She does not try to make anything more difficult than it already is for the sake of extra drama.

      So much YA that I've read, usually in the paranormal genre, centers on a heroine, gifted with supernatural powers that enable her to do absolutely anything, yet she still ends up relying on other people to save her. Your powers or your weaknesses are only what you allow them to be. Cheyenne has been blind since an accident three years ago damaged her brain, leaving her with functioning eyes but a mind unable to read the messages. Now almost entirely blind, she relies on her cane or her seeing eye dog, Phantom.

      On the day in question, Cheyenne's step-mom convinced Cheyenne the dog should stay home, since they were not going very far. While her step-mother went into the pharmacy to get the antibiotics to treat Cheyenne's pneumonia, Cheyenne rested in the backseat. Then the car got stolen. Griffin had no idea she was in the car, but, once he got home to his piece of shit father, she becomes even more useful to them than the jacked Escalade. Cheyenne's father runs Nike corporation, and she can be ransomed for a lot of money.

      In this situation, I cannot imagine I would be capable of anything other than some snarky comebacks and some seriously menacing death glares. Cheyenne, sick with pneumonia, running a fever, tiny, and blind never stops planning escapes. She is such an incredibly powerful character, able to make the best of any situation, and to use her strengths to best advantage. Where some heroines have endless amounts of power and don't use it, Cheyenne makes the most out of everything she has. I respect her so much, and Henry for writing a heroine with a disability and not making her pitiable, but a figure of strength.

      Girl, Stolen weighs in at only 220 pages, but packs an emotional punch. Dark, scary, and investigating whether Griffin is a redeemable figure, I was sucked into this novel and not let go until I finished the last page. If you're tired of young adult fiction focused on romance and whiny heroines, Girl, Stolen is the perfect break.
    • 5/5
      I found it hard to choose a rating for this book. It was a page-turner for sure, it was impeccably written, but it was also about what I consider to be dark subject matter.This book made me feel like I was reading an episode of Without a Trace or another one of those crime dramas. I usually don’t like reading books about this kind of stuff. So my first reaction to a book about a young blind girl who gets kidnapped was No Thank You! But then I started to read a lot of good things about it, so I decided to give it a shot. And I’m really glad that I did. I thought the writing in this book was incredible. There were no wasted words. It was as if each word was carefully selected. It was pretty short for a YA novel but I can see why. It helped to keep up the tension, and steady pace of the plotline throughout the whole book.Cheyenne was an incredibly strong main character. I was impressed by how much she was able to keep her wits about her throughout such a terrifying and traumatizing experience. She never gave up; she stayed strong, and was always thinking one step ahead of her captors.The relationship between Cheyenne and Griffin was an awkward one. Griffin is the one who took Cheyenne, but he didn’t do it on purpose. Then he keeps her with full intent of letting her go later…that is until Griffins dad finds out what happened and that her father is the president of Nike. Then everything changes.Cheyenne and Griffin become friends of sorts throughout the whole thing. Griffin transforms from captor to protector as the story progresses. He knows that he made a mistake and he doesn’t want Cheyenne to get hurt because of him. I liked Griffin, which seemed wrong to me; he was the bad guy, essentially. I felt like I should hate him, but I didn’t. I couldn’t.
    • 4/5
      The fact that the main character is blind certainly made this a more interesting story. I felt so sorry for Griffin. He was certainly a victim of his surroundings. I felt he could overcome it. Maybe with Cheyenne's help he did! I liked the ending of the story and thought this was another good story by Ms. Henry.
    • 5/5
      I admit that GIRL, STOLEN didn't immediately catch my eye. It wasn't until a few trustworthy sources recommended it to me that I really gave it a second thought... The description was, for lack of a better term, cheesy. Luckily, my friends are wise and convinced me to to set aside my first impression because GIRL, STOLEN's quick-witted heroine is definitely worth meeting.My favorite aspect of GIRL, STOLEN was most definitely Cheyenne. My younger sister is visually-impaired, though not to the extent of our main character, and the author's descriptions rang true. Cheyenne is a strong, smart young woman that's easy to connect with and even easier to be inspired by. I'm excited to share this novel with my sister, in hopes that she too will find some inspiration in Cheyenne's perseverance and strength. I suppose there was a slight romantic plot line, but I wouldn't classify this novel as romance. It was hinted at, but wasn't of any major consequence.Parts of GIRL, STOLEN may be predictable and there isn't much time for in depth development of the secondary characters, but this novel is still a 5-star in my book based solely on the clever main character.
    • 3/5
      The premise of the book is straightforward: Cheyanne, a teenager who's been blind since a tragic car accident three years ago, is sleeping in her step-mother's SUV while her step-mother picks up Cheyanne's medication for pneumonia, when the SUV is stolen -- with Cheyanne in the back seat. Kidnapped, sick, and seemingly helpless, Cheyanne will have to use all of her other senses to escape from her kidnappers and save herself. Although the unintentional kidnappers underestimate her due to her blindness, they still take precautions like tying her up, not using names around her, and so on. When it's discovered she's the daughter of a wealthy businessman, things take a turn for the worse. As exciting as the book could have been, I felt that it never really took off the way it could have. Cheyanne spends a great deal of the book tied up, though she does take action when the opportunities present themselves. That said, I found that on an emotional level, something was lacking. I didn't feel terrified for Cheyanne's safety, and considering the circumstances, I should have been on the edge of my seat the whole time. That visceral element of fear, horror, and terror simply never came, and I'm not sure why. That said, because it doesn't dig as far as it could into the severity of what's happening, this is a YA novel that could be given to younger readers on the YA spectrum (I'm thinking 12+) and provoke good discussion between parent and child without traumatizing the young teen.Decent, but I wish there'd been more to it.
    • 5/5
      This book is about a girl who is kidnapped on accident by a boy really named griffin. Chyanne, the girl, is blind and is diagnosed with pneumonia. She is in the car while her step mom went in the store to get her medication.She is wrappedin blanckets with the keys in the ignition just on case she gets cold. Then Griffin gets in the car and drives away. Along they way to his dads house, griffin and Chyanne get into a lot of fights. When they got there Griffin put her in his room. She tries to escape but she couldnt. But in the end Griffin helps her escape and she goes home safe and sound. Then Griffin and Chyanna are friends. I liked this book because the author wrote it like she was blind. She described everything neatly and kept everything organized. I thing this book deserves a five star rating because this is a book that is at times hard to figure out. And I just love the cover of the book because it sorta tell you that the girl is blind. The girl doesnt even need to cover her eyes because she cant see anything anyway.
    • 4/5
      This is a page-turning thriller about a girl who is in the backseat of her step-mother's car when it is stolen from a parking lot. Cheyenne is scared, sick, and blind. Griffin is the teen who has stolen the car. His dad, Roy, runs a chop shop and makes end meet through illegal schemes. When Roy finds out that Cheyenne's dad is the president of Nike, a car theft turns into a kidnapping for ransom. Most of the action takes place in Griffin's house as it slowly sinks in to Cheyenne that she has to find a way out if she is going to survive. A quick, enthralling read.
    • 3/5
      I received this book for free as a review copy from the Goodreads First Reads program. This in no way affected my opinion of the book.I thoroughly enjoyed Girl, Stolen and read the bulk of it in one sitting. What initially drew me to the book was the cover art. I really like the symbolism of the little girl covering her eyes, most of us do it when afraid, but for the heroine of the story it is something she must live with every day as a blind person. Cheyenne does find herself in a terrifying situation, she is kidnapped and held captive by four men, but she has no need to cover her eyes since an accident has caused her to lose her sight. She must rely on her intelligence and her other senses in order to make it out alive.I think this is a very gripping young adult novel and young people will find a character they can relate to in Cheyenne Wilder. While I didn't find this to be a life-changing novel myself, in my opinion this book is best suited for its intended audience of teenagers (some YA books can cross this line while others do not), it definitely opened my eyes to a lot of things that I didn't know about blind people. I think it is a worthy read (for anyone) for the insight it offers into the life of someone who is living without their sight.
    • 2/5
      Hmm. I wasn't sure what I'd be getting when I picked this up to read. A blind girl kidnapped? How would that plot unfold? How would the characters interact? Could the author pull such difficult circumstances off?Well, in some ways April Henry excelled, but in others? Not so much.The plot was engaging and constantly moved forward. I think the circumstances were very realistic and believable, and the back-and-forth between Griffin and Cheyenne was quite intriguing.However, as far as the characters go overall, this is where Henry fails to deliver. A blind girl being kidnapped? This should scare me - my heart should be breaking for this girl. Griffin was caught between his jerk father and his own feelings. These tortured characters should have jumped off the page and haunted me. However, even when Cheyenne was talking or thinking about her horrible past, the descriptions felt more like dispassionate character sketches then the real feelings and events in a teenage girl's life. I never felt like the words or the story connected to the characters: they were just props for the plot.So, even though the plot was well written and I was very interested to see how things turned out, I never truly felt the characters. I think this book might be geared toward and more appropriate for younger teen readers. So, if you are intrigued by this plot but would prefer something a little more mature and emotionally engaging, try Stolen by Lucy Christopher instead.
    • 3/5
      From the moment I read what this book was about I just knew that I would have to read it. Sixteen year old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of her stepmother's car when a young man opens the door and takes off with the car with her in it. Griffin did not mean to kidnap Cheyenne, he just wanted to steal the Escalade she was in and impress his father. But when his father finds out that Cheyenne is the daughter of the president of a very powerful corporation they realize that the car is really only a consolation prize... she is worth a whole lot more. But what they don't know is that Cheyenne was sleeping in the back of the car because she has pneumonia and even worse than that, she is also blind. Although she uses her blindness to her advantage, making her captors feel as if she isn't a threat, little do they know that by using her other senses she may be able to get herself out of this dangerous situation. Ms. Henry captures Cheyenne and her blindness perfectly. This is the first book that I read told through the eyes (no pun intended) of a blind person and I think this made it an even more suspenseful read. I enjoyed the insight we get to the life of someone who is blind. In her case, Cheyenne was in an accident that caused her to lose her sight, and through flashbacks we get to see how her life has changed since, how she had to accustom herself to a walking stick and the use of a guide dog. Told in alternating chapters, you also get to hear Griffin's perspective. Although he's the one who unintentionally abducted Cheyenne, he's also the only one to look after her. He makes sure that she's fed and he's even given her some expired aspirin to help with her pneumonia. Throughout the ordeal the two of them get to know each other and although they form a reluctant friendship - they still understand that they are on opposite teams.I really enjoyed the way the author captured it all. I think Ms. Henry does a wonderful and credible job of slowly building the unlikely friendship between Griffin and Cheyenne. I fought it for a while at first thinking she would fall for her captor, but I found that Cheyenne was a big girl, and she definitely had her big girl pants on and never lost sight of her goal... her freedom. The suspense was intense and although it did have a slow start towards the end I was at the edge of my sight. All in all, this was a very entertaining read - one that I found scary, tense and, in the end, hopeful.
    • 4/5
      It could be this book suffered in my estimation because I read it immediately after Miles From Ordinary which was just exceptional, but I also thought it compared unfavorably to What Happened to Cass McBride? Though there are compelling elements to the story of the accidental kidnapping of a blind teenager who turns out to be the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, there are too many elements toward the end that do not pass the smell test. The book has a strong opening, and Henry does a great job portraying Cheyenne's experiences as a newly blind teen. Griffin is a strong character, though less compelling than Cheyenne, and the big revelation about his family history was no surprise to this reader. The first two-thirds of this novel made for a great read, but the last third was disappointing in its treatment of the characters. 3.5 stars.
    • 5/5
      I found the concept of telling the story from the point of view of the main character, who happens to be blind, intriguing. The amount of detail that April Henry put into this novel made it very easy for the reader to picture what was happening throughout the novel. 'Girl, Stolen' was a quick, but enjoyable read, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys novels that are suspenseful and thrilling.
    • 4/5
      "Please let me go, I won't tell!"When I read the summary for Girl, Stolen I though, "How in the world is this author going to portray the point of view of a blind girl?," because before I though that sight was essential to portray a story. Boy, did she prove me wrong. And I have the answer for the question , brilliantly. Cheyenne, the main character, is so independent and uses her other senses that it made it very easy to relate to her and admire her at the same time.Half of the time I didn't even remember that Cheyenne is blind, and the other half, when I did, I didn't find it difficult to understand and I didn't find so bad that I couldn't see her surroundingsBecause, see, that is where I think Griffin comes in. He is ,of course, able to see everything and since he is Cheyennes unintentional kidnapper he is with her at all times. And every other chapter it is in his point of view so it is even more refreshingly different to have the story told from both point of views. Griffin, he is the sweetest and most adorable guy! Don't judge me, I like sweet guys with a dangerous streak, you know you do too.I loved Griffin from beginning of the book to the end. When he kidnapped Cheyenne not only did that change her life, but his too.Which is why I am sorry to say that there was sort of one-sided romance with this story. Which is kind of sorta understandable under the circumstances, but still! Not much romance in a one-sided interest. And I think you guys can guess who the love interest is...But other than that the action was great and the suspense was well....suspenseful! =D But being the romance-lover that I am, I am sort of disappointed with that part of the plot but that wasn't the main idea for this novel so all in all, I enjoyed reading it.Cheyenne was a strong and very admirable main character. I found myself cheering her on the whole book. Her perseverance, which I wouldn't have in that situation, is very impressive. And her intelligence and kick-ass demeanor is what I liked the most about her. But girlfriend should have cut Griffin some slack! He was just doing what he was told to do! Just kidding, sorta.If you like suspense, this is a short and refreshingly different read.
    • 3/5
      When I first read the back of the this book I thought that it sounded super unique, therefore I was quite excited to read it, thinking it would be amazing. But (isn't there always a but?)... It just wasn't my cup of tea. I think that a lot of other YA readers will enjoy this book, I think that my biggest problem is that I think that currently I am very much loving YA paranormal and anything that isn't within that genre just kinda falls flat for me.One pro of this book is that the characters are extremely relatable. You have Cheyenne, a young girl who has undergone ordeal after ordeal over an extremely short period of time, losing her mom in a freak accident, losing her eyesight from said accident, getting sick and then getting kidnapped, who remains strong despite it all and then you have Griffin, the unintentional kidnapper who has had a pretty crappy life, who you just cannot but feel sorry for and despite all of his mistakes, and who you eventually come to love. Another pro is that it draws awareness to visual impairments and clears up the misconception that everyone who is legally blind cannot see whatsoever, Cheyenne is considered as such, but she does have a tiny sliver of peripheral vision in her one eye.However, one of the cons of this book is that the action really never takes off as much as I would have preferred. For a large part of the story Cheyenne is tied to a bed and is pretty helpless since her vision is not good enough to get her out of the situation. When the action finally does occur, it happens within the very last part of the book and is over within a heartbeat.It kinda reminds me of "If the Witness Lied" and "Code Orange" by Caroline B. Cooney- they are all books that I could either take them or leave them.
    • 4/5
      A very suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Although I was tired and had other things to do, I couldn't put the book down until I figured out what happened. The information about Cheyenne's blindness and how it affected her life was well incorporated -- educating the reader without making it sound like it was trying to educate the reader. I was impressed by this and would read more of the author's work.
    • 4/5
      16 year old Cheyenne isn't feeling great due to the fact that she has pneumonia, so she convinces her step mother to leave the keys in the car and run into the drugstore to fill Cheyenne's antibiotic prescription on her own. Griffin has no idea, when he steals the car that someone was dumb enough to leave the keys to, that 16 year old Cheyenne is asleep in the back seat, or that she's blind, or that her father is a very, very important man. Girl Stolen is fast paced, and really makes the reader feel like they are blind along with Cheyenne. She's a character who is easy to admire because she's honest and gutsy. I definitely enjoyed this story, and will look for more from this author.