Margaret McHeyzer

Meth, crank, ice, glass, fire, tina, chalk, crystal or crystal meth. Whatever you call it, it's the same thing. Addictive. Drugs ruin people's lives. I should know, they destroyed mine. I'm Hannah and I got hooked on ice. What started as a trickle, ended with a tsunami washing everything away; my family, my life. I'm not sure you're ready to read my story; it's real and confronting. Open the book, read the pages and see how easy it is for anyone to get addicted. Ice affects all types of people. It doesn't discriminate. It will SCREW. YOU. UP.

Addiction

Shirley Jones 

A lot of research has gone into this book, what an eye opener it was I was captivated through the whole story, it's a heartbreaking read about a girl who has everything to live for but unfortunately gets in with the wrong crowd and becomes addicted to ice, it takes you through the journey of withdrawal, it's such an amazing read and highly recommended.

Cat Imb

I received an ARC of this book from the author and I voluntarily reviewed it. Thank you Margaret McHeyzer!

Margaret McHeyzer is brave. She is courageous and she is a warrior. She tackles the subjects authors are scared about attacking. She tackles the subjects readers aren’t sure they want to read about, but SHOULD read about. What people NEED to read about.

This book was about drug addiction. More specifically, meth addiction. The modern day crisis. This book was both so relevant, yet felt surreal as you read it. It will give you chills and make your jaw drop. McHeyzer is extremely talented, and was able to capture the loss of self of an addict. How a regular, smart girl, got pulled into the black hole.

This book is heavy. I thought I was good with heavy books, but this one really did make me uncomfortable. I had to take a break half way through. I had the luxury of stepping out of the world, and it really put in perspective that people in Hannah’s shoes don’t have that luxury. My heart was racing for the entire book. At some points I was physically shaking, not wanting to know the rest, because I didn’t want it to get worse, but, I owed it to Hannah to hear her out. To hear her full story. To show her that I had faith in her.

McHeyzer also put forth the prejudices towards drug addicts in this book. The people who only see a dumb person seeking the next high. She also shows us the compassionate side of people. The people who want to help. The people who persistently push to get these people out of their dark hole. The people who believe these people CAN get better. 

I love where Margaret McHeyzer took it at the end. I found that it was elegant, and the right ending for this story. I think McHeyzer’s books should be read by everyone around the world. Why? They are universal. They talk about important hush-hush subjects. The things you want to sweep under the rug; abuse, rape, self-harm, and now drug addiction. I just want to applaud McHeyzer in her efforts to make a difference. Even just by opening people’s eyes to the truth. To the reality of the world we live in. These can things affect anyone - no exception. 

My final words are : You are not alone out there.

Addiction

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