This wasn’t what I was expecting, a review on the reverse said it was a whodunnit style mystery, but I think that review does The Raptures a complete disservice.

There are so many layers to this book; Irish history, religion & faith, folklore & myth with supernatural elements woven in, all set against the backdrop of a tragedy in a small Irish community.

The characters are fantastic. From young but insightful Hannah, her religious parents and her wonderful Granda Pete. The colourful characters in the town with different backgrounds, beliefs and coping mechanism, and the children themselves.

It’s a completely unique story, fascinating, emotional and with so much to unpick.