Book Synopsis:
Two families divided by hate
A love that will not die.
Sylvie and Donna travel on the same train to work each day but have never spoken. Their families are on different sides of the bitter Brexit divide, although the tensions and arguments at home give them much in common.
What they don’t know is that their eldest children, Rachid and Jodie, are about to meet for the first time and fall in love. Aware that neither family will approve, the teenagers vow to keep their romance a secret.
But as Sylvie’s family feel increasingly unwelcome in England, a desire for a better life threatens Rachid and Jodie’s relationship. Can their love unite their families – or will it end in tragedy?
My Review:
In Little Stars is a heartbreaking, gripping and though provoking book that will have you reaching for the tissues.
Linda Green has long been one of my favourite authors and I love the way she describes issues in her book. She’s very good at just exploring a situation without seeming overly forceful and letting the reader come to their own conclusions. Sadly racial hate and discrimination is all to common in the UK and it made me very sad to realise how frequently and casually it can happen.
The story is told from the point of view of Jodie, Rachid and their mother’s. I found I liked all four main characters and found it interesting to follow them throughout the story. I found it heartbreaking to see how the couple felt they had to hide their romance from their family and horrifying to see the racial hate Rachid experiences, especially from Jodie’s brother who is only 15. It made me realise how vulnerable teenagers are from picking up other people’s views. The two mum’s were particular favourites of mine and I admired how they tried to keep their families together whilst also having problems themselves.
I found this book incredibly gripping, quickly becoming absorbed into the story and growing fond of the characters. I wanted to keep reading to find out what happens to the couple, but with a growing sense of dread as the story went on and I began to realise the story might not have a happy ending. The ending was brilliant and I admired both Donna’s strength and her willingness to try and make a difference.
Huge thanks to Emily for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Quercus for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Linda Green is the bestselling author of ten novels, which have sold more than a million copies between them. Her latest novel, One Moment, was a Radio 2 Book Club selection, and her previous novel, The Last Thing She Told Me, was a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a Top 20 Sunday Times bestseller. She lives in West Yorkshire with her husband and son.
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One for the TBR.
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