Book Synopsis:
Imagine a world where…
Everything you ate was monitored by the government.
Every step you took was counted.
Your children were weighed every day at school.
Neighbours reported on neighbours and no one was safe from judgement.
Sugar was illegal, and baking was a crime.
Imagine if that world was here… What would you do?
Toe the line or fight for your freedom…
The Choice is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
The Choice is a gripping, thought provoking read that is hard to believe is a debut novel.
The thing that most stuck out about this book is how frighteningly realistic it is, with parts of the book sending chills down my spine! With a government that is very focused on healthier eating and the introduction of a sugar tax it’s easy to see how the world in this book could become our reality, which was quite scary to realise.
The main character, Olivia, was an intriguing one that took me a while to warm to. Yes I thought she was very brave trying to fight against the government and change things for others, however I thought she took almost too many risks and made some silly mistakes which was quite frustrating. She did make me think about what I’d do in a similar situation though and what I’d do differently.
Overall I really enjoyed this book as it was very gripping and impossible to put down as I wanted to find out what would happen next. It’s quite a disturbing read and the story is definitely one that will stay with me. I think it would make a great book club read as there would be lots to discuss.
Huge thanks to Alainna from Orion books for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orion for my copy of this book via Netgalley. I’m very excited to read more from this author!
About The Author:
Claire Wade is the winner of the Good Housekeeping Novel Competition 2018. She was bed bound for six years with severe ME, trapped in a body that wouldn’t do what she wanted; her only escape was through her imagination. She now writes about women who want to break free from the constraints of their lives, a subject she’s deeply familiar with.
Her favourite things are books, baking and the WI. She’s the founding president of a modern WI (Women’s Institute) and runs a baking club for other cake lovers. You’ll find her in her writing room, nicknamed Narnia because it’s also home to a wardrobe and is the place where she escapes to other worlds. She’s happiest if she’s got a slice of chocolate cake, a cup of tea and a good book.
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Fab review Jo xx
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