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What makes The Taking stand out is its strong emotional core. The complicated relationship between father and daughter feels authentic and raw, grounding the supernatural elements in real human experience . . .

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One of the strengths of this book is how it blends mystery with emotion. It doesn’t just aim to scare you or confuse you—it wants you to feel the tension between the characters . . .

Frankie Hamilton, NetGallery
The Taking by Dona Masi is a suspenseful and gripping novel that explores the psychological impact of loss and survival through a complex storyline filled with twists and unexpected revelations. Masi masterfully weaves a narrative that combines elements of mystery, thriller, and emotional drama, creating a book that captivates readers from start to finish.

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Tucked, seemingly at first, inconspicuously into The Taking as you begin reading it, is a most astutely told story that not only builds upon its tension in a layered manner, but one that becomes dutifully impassioned in such a way that the author's masterful creation of suspense and unexpectedness for the characters and the plot, is as impressive a feat as I have personally encountered in the past decade or so.

Meaghan Mannis, Fully Booked
A small town filled with mysterious occurrences drives the narrative of The Taking, and a surprising discovery by the residents takes the story in an unexpected direction. For folks searching for true surprise and a mystery that takes a different genre turn, The Taking certainly delivers.

Chelsea Elizabeth, GoFetchabook Reviews
I found The Taking to be powerful and chilling. At the heart, it is about Vera and her strained relationship with her single father. I liked Vera’s coming of age story as she and her father grapple with not always getting along, but being all each other has. I liked how the sci-fi aspects were woven into this emotional story about a lonely father and daughter.

G.L Davies, author of Harvest: The True Story of Alien Abduction
The Taking is a superb book and a fine addition to those who enjoy reading about the existence of UFOs and the possibility of being abducted. Highly recommended.

Erin Jay, Netgalley
I really enjoyed the book The Taking by Dona Masi about grief and traumatic experiences. I loved that it was an atmospheric slow burn in the best kind of way.