Girl, Stolen is a novel where being blind is defined through suspense and danger. Cheyenne Wilder is 16, blind and suffering from pneumonia. She is waiting in the car for her mom to get her essential medicine when Griffin, another 16-year-old, takes the car she’s waiting in.

Cheyenne is dying after Griffin takes her back to his house, where Cheyenne meets Griffin’s father. Griffin and Cheyenne must learn to work together to survive Griffin’s dad, even if it means putting their own lives more at risk.

Teenagers can connect with the main characters, Griffin and Cheyenne, easily. Both characters are well developed throughout the story and possess traits such as grit, wit, and heart. Griffin and Cheyenne are characters any teen should aspire to be.

One element of the story that is particularly strong is the amount of suspense. Girl, Stolen will keep all readers hooked while providing a strong sense of character. There was not so much suspense that the book was easy to flip through and not think about, but just the right amount to keep people hooked. April Henry also puts well-written breaks in between the most exciting parts.

Girl, Stolen has affected me in ways that I wouldn’t have predicted. April Henry allows teens get a look at what life is like for the blind. She uses the mystery setting to describe guard dogs and their importance, walking sticks, and Braille. This book has not only taught me how the blind feel, but how people close to the blind feel. This book provides the reader with a thrilling mystery and information about blindness. April Henry binds these two story elements seamlessly.