Book Summary: Damage Done By Julia Vann

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amage Done tells the story of Lucy Black, formerly Julia Vann. Though the summary may make the book sound nothing like a thriller, trust me, this book will blow your mind.

Julia Vann isn’t your typical YA main character. She and her twin brother are abnormally close. As in, they can’t stand being separated from each other for even a short period of time. They do everything together: sleep in the same room, sign up to the same clubs, take comfort from one another, everything.

But Julia’s brother is a psychopath. He kills. He destroys. He doesn’t feel a thing, except for his sister’s love for him.

Lucy is an amazing narrator for Damage Done. She is unpredictable and clever, keeping the reader on their toes. Lucy also tends to make good

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