A stunning debut novel from local Dubai based author @heybrandyscott.

In my opinion, it was a little slow to start however suddenly the storyline ups tempo and builds into a fast paced read that you simply cannot put down so don't write it off. At all. Brandy keeps you captivated right to the very end when you are desperate to discover what happens next to conclude the story. And who, between Lou, Aimee and Melinda will really do what it takes to get what they need out of the situation, each of them pushing boundaries to the limit despite the very best of a thirty year friendship they share together.

What did I make of each of these three main characters? Firstly LOU. I empathised with her the most. She suffered by the ripple effect of words spoken over her, three generations worth of misunderstanding, the after effects of mistakes made and the choices we have live by as a result. My favourite chapter from the book centred around Lou and a frenzied break through moment between her and her daughter Tansy...somebody open the window and find me a skip!

MELINDA, seemingly the strongest of the three friends. A successful, strong and independent business woman, yet underneath it all she seemed lonely, living with regret and felt inadequate.

AIMEE in short, I had down as quite simply a
nutter!

In summary, it is a story that deals with secrets, the hurt and damage of rejection, feelings of inadequacy and the burden of shame. And of course friendship. How strong really is the friendship of Lou, Aimee and Melinda? Surly, Not Bad People? Pick up a copy and decide for yourself ;)