Your character descriptions are well done. We know who Johanna and Amber are before they even speak. Amber’s trauma and how it informs her interaction with Johanna is well done. She can see what Johanna can’t. Dylan and Travis are fun, and Amber is a great rock for not only Johanna but also Deborah. Johanna is well developed. We see her fear through her subtle reactions to noises, movements and how her anxiety rises. This is a great story about a mother and daughter finding their voices and freedom from an abusive man. A coming-of-age story for any age!