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Gypsy Girl
by Kathryn James
Sammy-Jo Smith is a gypsy and shouldn't be hanging around gorjer boys. But there's something about Gregory that pulls her in and she can't stop thinking about him. While preparing for her sister's wedding, Sammy-Jo and Gregory get embroiled in a relationship that means hate is fired at them from all sides, and things even become a matter of life and death when Sammy-Jo stumbles upon something she shouldn't.
I loved this. I really enjoyed how much we got to see of authentic modern gypsy culture in the UK, and for anyone who is a fan of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, they would love this for simply how big, bright and fabulous Sabrina's wedding is from her diamante-tipped eyelashes to her dress that won't fit out the door. I loved that Sammy-Jo wasn't the typical gypsy girl either and instead of thinking about marriage, she was a lot more into improving her martial arts skills. I loved that she was someone who was really able to look after herself and the whole time with Gregory, I felt like Sammy-Jo was the protector of the two and wore the 'pants' in the relationship if I can say that and I just loved the shift.
Sammy-Jo and Gregory's relationship could be a bit insta-lovey but they did have a past connection and a real chemistry between them as well.I felt like their feelings were very genuine and didn't seem that rushed or unrealistic. There was a lot in this showing how gypsies can be treated by settled people and how unfair it can often be - for example, the gypsies settling on Gypsy's Acre for a few days which is tradition but suddenly because the land is owned, it becomes a problem when it's been something they've been doing for decades. There was also prejudice against Sammy-Jo for not only being a gypsy but also being a fighter and she was labelled violent and aggressive.
The end was pretty intense and thrilling and I was genuinely afraid for both characters as I had grown to like them in a very short time. I really enjoyed the book and I feel like the ending has left it open for a sequel. I would love to see how Sammy-Jo gets on in America but would love to see how her and Gregory's relationship can progress as they get older and both become a little bit more independent from their families.
I loved this. I really enjoyed how much we got to see of authentic modern gypsy culture in the UK, and for anyone who is a fan of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, they would love this for simply how big, bright and fabulous Sabrina's wedding is from her diamante-tipped eyelashes to her dress that won't fit out the door. I loved that Sammy-Jo wasn't the typical gypsy girl either and instead of thinking about marriage, she was a lot more into improving her martial arts skills. I loved that she was someone who was really able to look after herself and the whole time with Gregory, I felt like Sammy-Jo was the protector of the two and wore the 'pants' in the relationship if I can say that and I just loved the shift.
Sammy-Jo and Gregory's relationship could be a bit insta-lovey but they did have a past connection and a real chemistry between them as well.I felt like their feelings were very genuine and didn't seem that rushed or unrealistic. There was a lot in this showing how gypsies can be treated by settled people and how unfair it can often be - for example, the gypsies settling on Gypsy's Acre for a few days which is tradition but suddenly because the land is owned, it becomes a problem when it's been something they've been doing for decades. There was also prejudice against Sammy-Jo for not only being a gypsy but also being a fighter and she was labelled violent and aggressive.
The end was pretty intense and thrilling and I was genuinely afraid for both characters as I had grown to like them in a very short time. I really enjoyed the book and I feel like the ending has left it open for a sequel. I would love to see how Sammy-Jo gets on in America but would love to see how her and Gregory's relationship can progress as they get older and both become a little bit more independent from their families.