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There is a line from the novel: "So much passion simmering under the surface of things'' It is one that perfectly captures how I felt about it. It is a very reflective read with a lot of the depth coming from all the things left unsaid.
I loved being transported to India the sense of place drawn is so vivid and colourful, you can easily imagine you are there alongside Byrd and Jamshed. Ooty is given enough depth is it certainly a character in its own right by the end of the novel.
I felt disappointed by the ending, it felt flat and rushed to me in comparison to the rest of the story.
I read this as part of the Tandem readalong and it went down like marmite some loved it some not so much but it provided great topics of conversation so would make a brilliant book club pick.
A huge thanks to Tandem Collective & Granta Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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I loved being transported to India the sense of place drawn is so vivid and colourful, you can easily imagine you are there alongside Byrd and Jamshed. Ooty is given enough depth is it certainly a character in its own right by the end of the novel.
I felt disappointed by the ending, it felt flat and rushed to me in comparison to the rest of the story.
I read this as part of the Tandem readalong and it went down like marmite some loved it some not so much but it provided great topics of conversation so would make a brilliant book club pick.
A huge thanks to Tandem Collective & Granta Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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Uplifting, utterly charming & wonderful.
Linfoot is one of my go-to authors and this book met all my very high expectations. She combines the perfect amount of funny, cringeworthy, serious, and heartfelt moments to make the most wonderful feel-good reads.
The whole cast of characters is strong, relatable, and endearing. Milla especially as she is determined to be positive in the face of agony and look on the bright side with her epic achievements of the day.
Set in gorgeous picturesque Cornwall, the harbor and the beaches of St Aiden are so dreamy if someone could just whisk me there immediately, please.
It's an absolute must-read for all rom-com lovers! We all need more Linfoot magic in our lives and I for one can't wait to get my mitts on her next release.
A huge thanks to Rachel's Random Resources & One More Chapter for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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Linfoot is one of my go-to authors and this book met all my very high expectations. She combines the perfect amount of funny, cringeworthy, serious, and heartfelt moments to make the most wonderful feel-good reads.
The whole cast of characters is strong, relatable, and endearing. Milla especially as she is determined to be positive in the face of agony and look on the bright side with her epic achievements of the day.
Set in gorgeous picturesque Cornwall, the harbor and the beaches of St Aiden are so dreamy if someone could just whisk me there immediately, please.
It's an absolute must-read for all rom-com lovers! We all need more Linfoot magic in our lives and I for one can't wait to get my mitts on her next release.
A huge thanks to Rachel's Random Resources & One More Chapter for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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Page-turning crime fiction at it's best!
An excellently crafted thriller with a cast of fabulously unique and memorable characters (Codger Harris deserves a special mention here!).
The atmosphere in this sunbaked drought-stricken landscape is portrayed perfectly, you can almost feel the oppressing heat at the tension and twists build with every passing chapter.
A compulsive, absorbing, and unputdownable mystery.
It gets all the stars from me
An excellently crafted thriller with a cast of fabulously unique and memorable characters (Codger Harris deserves a special mention here!).
The atmosphere in this sunbaked drought-stricken landscape is portrayed perfectly, you can almost feel the oppressing heat at the tension and twists build with every passing chapter.
A compulsive, absorbing, and unputdownable mystery.
It gets all the stars from me
An emotional, beautifully written story.
Rudd's unique writing style is captivating and poignant. I loved the symbolism of intersections, overlapping of the underground lines, and that of the lives of the characters in this novel.
This novel has love, loss & relationships at its heart. It delicately deals with various forms and the effects it has on all the lives around you. The scene with Ryan and his Grandfather was incredibly heartfelt.
It just missed out on 5⭐ because I felt the ending was a bit sudden.
Overall, an enjoyable, poignant read with relatable characters. One to be considered and thought about, rather than devoured quickly.
A huge thanks to HQ Stories & NetGalley for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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Rudd's unique writing style is captivating and poignant. I loved the symbolism of intersections, overlapping of the underground lines, and that of the lives of the characters in this novel.
This novel has love, loss & relationships at its heart. It delicately deals with various forms and the effects it has on all the lives around you. The scene with Ryan and his Grandfather was incredibly heartfelt.
It just missed out on 5⭐ because I felt the ending was a bit sudden.
Overall, an enjoyable, poignant read with relatable characters. One to be considered and thought about, rather than devoured quickly.
A huge thanks to HQ Stories & NetGalley for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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A powerful, heart-wrenching novel!
This original story is focused on the impact of criminal accusations on three people's lives the accused Dave, his girlfriend Amelie, and the young girl at the heart of the accusations.
Malone writes this harrowing story with such humanity the all the feelings and emotions in the novel are almost tangible. I couldn't put it down.
If you are looking for an intriguing, emotional read that will challenge your thought process and stay with you long after you have turned the last page, this is that book!
I'd highly recommend it, to everyone who enjoys a stunning read.
A huge thanks to Anne Cater & Orenda Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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This original story is focused on the impact of criminal accusations on three people's lives the accused Dave, his girlfriend Amelie, and the young girl at the heart of the accusations.
Malone writes this harrowing story with such humanity the all the feelings and emotions in the novel are almost tangible. I couldn't put it down.
If you are looking for an intriguing, emotional read that will challenge your thought process and stay with you long after you have turned the last page, this is that book!
I'd highly recommend it, to everyone who enjoys a stunning read.
A huge thanks to Anne Cater & Orenda Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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Would you believe this is my first McDermid book?!
With excellent plotting, brilliant characters & perfect pacing it certainly won't be my last!
Perfect for fans of police procedurals, it's dual caseload will keep you on your toes and turning those pages long after you should have turned the lights out.
I just missed out on 5⭐ because I guessed the ending. I loved playing detective and the ride to it though.
Now I'm off to find more of her back catalog to read whilst I wait for the next installment...
A huge thanks to Tandem Collective & Little Brown Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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With excellent plotting, brilliant characters & perfect pacing it certainly won't be my last!
Perfect for fans of police procedurals, it's dual caseload will keep you on your toes and turning those pages long after you should have turned the lights out.
I just missed out on 5⭐ because I guessed the ending. I loved playing detective and the ride to it though.
Now I'm off to find more of her back catalog to read whilst I wait for the next installment...
A huge thanks to Tandem Collective & Little Brown Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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Pitch-perfect rom-com!
I just loved this novel, the characters are authentic, the story is gorgeous and it won't fail to bring a smile to your face.
Don't be fooled by at first glance this is so much more than a fluffy meet-cute, it deals with topics of mental health and strained family relationships. Brown delivers them touchingly, thoughtfully, and realistically.
It is impossible not to root for Parker & Liam, they are endearing from the start and the humour weaved throughout the story will have you laughing out loud.
It was a delight to read, now can someone make it into a movie, please?
A huge thanks to Head of Zeus & Netgalley for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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I just loved this novel, the characters are authentic, the story is gorgeous and it won't fail to bring a smile to your face.
Don't be fooled by at first glance this is so much more than a fluffy meet-cute, it deals with topics of mental health and strained family relationships. Brown delivers them touchingly, thoughtfully, and realistically.
It is impossible not to root for Parker & Liam, they are endearing from the start and the humour weaved throughout the story will have you laughing out loud.
It was a delight to read, now can someone make it into a movie, please?
A huge thanks to Head of Zeus & Netgalley for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.
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