totallytales's Reviews (1.9k)


This was my first Amanda Prowse book, but it certainly won't be my last!

This novel explores love, loss, and life after in a very realistic way. It pushes the boundaries of Father and Son bonds to the limit as they navigate grief in their own ways through grief. It was really refreshing to have this story written through male perspectives.

Prowse captures human emotions brilliantly within these pages and has such a way with words you'll feel like you are right there as their story unfolds, you'll be rooting for Nick and Olly to find a way through their highs and lows.

A touching story that will have you reaching for the tissues! But also leaves you feeling hopeful that there can be life after loss.

Frank, funny & fearless - I absolutely loved it!

O'Porter's writing style is unique and authentic from the laugh-out-loud to the raw, emotional moments I became completely invested in Beth, Ruby & Lauren's stories. Risky deserves a special mention too - everyone needs a friend like her!

These distinctive characters aren't perfect, they are flawed, they are insecure and they all have their own struggles ...but don't we all? This novel is incredibly relatable, the plot flows seamlessly and the way all the characters are brought together is very clever.

It's bold, brilliant & thought-provoking. The characters stayed with me long after I'd turned the last page, a must-read!

Thanks to Harper Collins for sending me this novel in exchange for an open and honest review.

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Wow! This book totally blew me away... completely absorbing with a stellar cast and a fascinating unique premise.
Because can’t describe it better than Eva Dolan here is a direct quote:
“Agatha Christie on time-bending substances. Mind-blowing”.

A deliciously dark suspense novel perfectly paced and those twists will leave you reeling - hold on tight!

The plot for this novel is completely original and intriguing, a blind woman witnessing a murder... is attention-grabbing from the start! Which psychological thriller fan wouldn't want to know more?

It just missed out on 5⭐ because the ending wasn't the one I wanted! It adds a shocking twist to the story but I felt kind of cheated unless Jordan is treating us to a sequel? That's a purely personal preference though and would not stop be recommending this book to psychological thriller fans out there, especially ones looking for something a little bit different!

Thanks to Readers First for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

Totally gripping, pitch-perfect debut!

I was glued from the start and read it in one sitting... the characters are brilliantly written though far from loveable! What kind of husband doesn't believe his wife at all?

Brilliantly written, the tension is wracked up throughout the novel and just when you think you know whats going on Ryan drops a twist in the final chapter that will have you reaching to pick your jaw up from the floor, I certainly did!

I cannot wait to see what Sadie Ryan brings out next!

Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

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