Book Synopsis:

I just got sacked. I’m permanently drunk. I have cancer. I’m inescapably gay. I was hit by a bus. And, incidentally, I’ve fallen in love with a stranger whose life I saved.

My name is Andrew Thomas, newly-unemployed Sherlock Holmes scholar, and I don’t know how to do any of this.

I know only Holmes can help me untangle this madness, and he isn’t real. Except he absolutely appeared in my house, told me I’m in love with a man I just met, and then in a fit of pique I sent him away.

Maybe he’s a hallucination or a specter or a ghost (pick one?), but now I desperately need Holmes’ help.

So to find the answer to my case and the man of my dreams, I’m chasing a fictional character through London with my very own Watson (hi Mina).

Business as usual.

My Review:

A Case Of Madness is an original, heartwarming and slightly quirky read from a new author for me.

Firstly I absolutely loved Andrew and enjoyed following him throughout the book. He’s the kind of person I’d love to be friends with in real life as he’s such a lovable character. He’s got a lot of stuff happening in his life but is always there for his friends and willing to stand up for what he believes in.

The book covers a range of LBGTQ topics that I found fascinating to learn more about. It was shocking at times to realise what the community has to deal with and it’s definitely opened my eyes to the problems or prejudice that the LBGTQ community face.

I thought this book was very fast paced and there always seemed to be something happening to keep me reading. I really enjoyed following Andrew and his best friend Mina through London with some of their exploits making me laugh out loud. The ending was beautiful and hints at a possible sequel which I’m excited about as I’d love to spend more time with the characters.

Huge thanks to Kelly from Love Book Tours for my copy of this book and to the publisher for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Yvonne is a bi and nonbinary writer who dedicates their free time to extending the secret Gay Agenda – in part through their debut novel A Case of Madness.

Although born and raised in the north of Germany, Yvonne’s passion for Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who, their sassy humor, and aversion to talking on public transport made them suspiciously British from early on.

As a natural matter of cause and effect, Yvonne moved to London in 2014 and started to write (a novel for the drawer). No word was written until 2017 when the sudden question of ‘What if I could talk to Sherlock Holmes?’ came up to them.

Conducting PhD research in the world’s most extensive Sherlock Holmes collection, located in Minneapolis, USA, was a great help for answering that question. The result was not a PhD, but their debut novel A Case of Madness, originally written in German and in a bold move translated by the author themselves when nobody in Germany understood a word they were saying.

You can find them on Instagram and Twitter.

Book Synopsis:

Like circles of a Venn diagram, Mimi and Art Brotherton have always come as a pair. Devoted siblings, they’re bound together in their childhood home by the tragic death of their parents.

Art believes that people – including his sister – are incapable of making sensible decisions when it comes to love. That’s what algorithms are for.

Mimi knows that her brother is a mathematical genius. But she believes that maths isn’t the answer to everything. Not quite. Especially when it comes to love.

Still, when Mimi begins her search for a soulmate, Art’s insistence that she follow a strict mathematical plan seems reasonable. The arrival of Frank, however – a romantic stargazer who is definitely not algorithm-approved – challenges the siblings’ relationship to breaking point. As their equilibrium falters, Art’s mistrust of Frank grows, but so do Mimi’s feelings. Something about Frank doesn’t quite add up, and only Art can see it . . .

The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything by Kara Gnodde is a tender, intelligent and uplifting novel about brothers and sisters, true love in all its forms, and how life is more than just a numbers game . . .

My Review:

The Theory Of (Not Quite) Everything is an emotional, quirky read about family and secrets.

The story is told from the point of view of two siblings Art and Mimi who share a very close bond. It was lovely to see how close they were and how much they cared for each other. The pair could not be more different to each other with Art being fantastic at Maths and Mimi trying to find love to distract herself from her parents deaths. I liked Mimi but my favourite was definitely Art who I had a huge soft spot for. He reminded me a bit of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory and I often wished I could reach into the book and give him a big hug. Some of his attempts to help his sister were hilarious and made me laugh out loud though as he doesn’t always go about them the best way.

It took me a few chapters to get into the book but I was soon really invested in the characters and very intrigued by the mysteries that Art is trying to unravel. I enjoyed following Art as he tried to find out more about his parents deaths but also discover if Frank, his sister’s new boyfriend, is hiding anything. There were lots of surprising twists during his investigations which took me by surprise and I liked the gradual revealing of secrets that I felt was realistically done.

Overall I really enjoyed this book which I can’t believe is a debut novel. I will definitely be interested in reading more from this author in the future, especially if we get more from the wonderful Art!

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Pan Macmillan for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Kara Gnodde (pronounced “Nodder”) grew up in Johannesburg on a diet of Dr. Seuss and no television. After working in advertising for Saatchi & Saatchi in London and living in Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, she settled in the UK, where she lives with her husband and their three children. This, her debut novel, was inspired by a radio program about a math problem that could change the world.

Book Synopsis:

Melanie Lange has disappeared.

Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic.

Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped.

The media will say whichever gets them the most views.

But whose side are you on?
#SaveMelanie
#HelpPeter

Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines.

My Review:

The Ugly Truth is an addictive, clever thriller that I really enjoyed.

The story is told from multiple points of view and through different media’s which I thought was very clever. Through interviews, YouTube videos and tweets a picture of Melanie and Peter’s lives is slowly built up, letting the reader see the history between them. It quickly becomes apparent that all is not right between them and I soon found the book hard to put down as I really wanted to find out the truth of what was going on.

It was very interesting to read about Melanie’s experience of fame and the reality of it. It must be hard being famous with all the press attention, the false stories and not knowing who to trust. I really felt for Melanie as she tries to negotiate all of this while still being a teenager but also found myself wishing she’d open her eyes and stop trusting some people who were clearly only out for themselves.

This book starts off a little slowly but soon picks up as the reader becomes more aware of everything that has been happening. The different point of view makes the book an easy, fast read and I loved the way clues are subtly dropped into the interviews. The book kept me guessing right the way through and I was unable to decide whose side I was on or what was going on until the end.

The ending was brilliant and I thought really helped to highlight how dangerous and manipulative the press can be, which must have such a detrimental affect on those on the receiving end.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Transworld for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

L.C. North studied psychology at university before pursuing a career in Public Relations. Her first book club thriller – The Ugly Truth – combines her love of psychology and her fascination with the celebrities in the public eye. L.C. North is currently working on her second novel, and when she’s not writing, she co-hosts the crime thriller podcast, In Suspense. L.C. North lives on the Suffolk borders with her family. L.C. North is the pen name of Lauren North. Readers can follow her on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthor.

We recently had new carpets so all my books had to go into boxes for a few days. It was really weird not having them in the house so I was excited to finally get them back on the shelves. I’d seen lots of beautiful photos of colour coordinated bookshelves so thought I’d take the opportunity to try it for myself.

My kids and I love it with my daughter showing every visitor who comes to our house. My husband isn’t so sure but is going with it as the shelves are tidy at the moment. My only concern is having to rearrange them every time I get a new book but I guess I’ll work it out.

How do you arrange your shelves?

Good morning everyone I’ve been lucky enough to receive some fantastic bookpost recently. Huge apologies how late I am posting about some of these,my books have all been packed up in boxes as we had new carpets.

I’m a huge fan of Mike Gayle and Christina Courtenay so I’m very excited to receive a copy of their new books. My Life As A Chameleon and The Perfumist Of Paris both sound amazing and I look forward to reading them very soon. Mother’s Day is a book I’ve been hearing lots about so I can’t wait to find out what it’s like for myself.

What was the last book post you received?

My Life As A Chameleon by Diana Anyakwo

‘Exceptional . . . A story of empowerment, bravery and courage’ J P Rose

Lily is a sixteen-year-old living in Manchester. It is nearly five years since her father’s death, and she is soon to return to her birthplace in Nigeria to reunite with her mother and siblings for the anniversary. As cold rain thunders on the streets of Moss Side she looks back over her young life and wonders . . . how did she get here?

As a young girl in Lagos, Lily is the baby of her large family. The daughter of a Nigerian father and Irish mother, she lives in a dual reality: one where moments of bright colour and tenderness exist alongside a sense of danger just beneath the surface of her apparently idyllic life. This is a tension that nobody dares speak out loud and it teaches Lily an early lesson: always blend in, always play the right part.

But the truth cannot stay hidden forever. Things in Lagos itself, and within her family, soon reach breaking point. As her city and her family implode into chaos around her, and at school her skin colour marks her out from the crowd, Lily struggles to know how to blend in. And when her mother sends her away to school in England, Lily’s sense of identity is challenged in even more painful ways.

My Life as a Chameleon is a powerful story of resilience and belonging, about family secrets and how they can destroy even the deepest bonds. It is a story about finding your place in the world and realising you deserve to be there.

Mother’s Day by Abigail Burdess

The last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family.

But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes – because the same day, she learns she’s going to be a mother too.

Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna’s living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else’s?

Now she will have to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice for a real family – her future, her freedom, even her unborn child.

Promises Of The Runes by Christina Courtenay

He travelled through time to capture her heart.

Ivar Thoresson is desperate for adventure. As an archaeologist specialising in Viking times, he wants nothing more than to travel back to the ninth century as his loved ones have done, to learn everything he can about the era which fascinates him. And whilst his adopted family have always made him feel loved, the chance to meet a true ancestor, the warrior Thorald, is a temptation he cannot resist.

But while Ivar is preparing to go, he uncovers an amulet which shows him a vision of an arresting woman with red-gold hair. Clearly in distress, she is pleading for help. Convinced of the power of the charm and its message, Ivar’s journey takes on a new purpose. He steps back in time determined to follow his destiny – and find the woman who has called to his heart.

The Museum Of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle

Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she’s ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.

But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People.

As they begin to delve into the history of the objects in their care, Alex and Jess not only unravel heartbreaking stories that span generations and continents, but also unearth long buried secrets that lie much closer to home.

Inspired by a box of mementos found abandoned in a skip following a house clearance, The Museum of Ordinary People is a thought-provoking and poignant story of memory, grief, loss and the things we leave behind.

The Perfumist Of Paris by Alka Joshi

From the author of THE HENNA ARTIST. The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the secrets of her past.

Paris, 1974. Radha is now thirty-two and living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she’s finally found her passion–the treasure trove of scents.

When her friend’s grandfather offered her a job at his parfumerie, she quickly discovered she had a talent–she could find the perfect fragrance for any customer who walked in the door. Now, ten years later, she’s working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can’t give up this thing that drives her.

Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra–women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She’s on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her–upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage.

Book Synopsis:

Tekebash & Saba is a celebration of the food of Ethiopia’s northernmost state Tigray, interweaved with the compelling story of author Saba Alemayoh and her mother Tekebash Gebre.

In this stunning cookbook, the chapters are divided by the different stages of Tekebash’s life journey, from growing up in Tigray to making a new life for herself in Australia. The food in these chapters are defined by the stages of that journey, from the first dish that Tekebash learned to make (Chickpea stew), fleeing Tigray (Shredded flatbread with tomato sauce), and marriage (Red lamb stew), to becoming a new mother (Tigray-style gnocchi), famine (Sauteed mushrooms) and opening a restaurant with Saba (Fried cauliflower).

Intertwined with Tigray culture and stories, Tekebash and Saba is a cookbook whereby food is not only the familial cord that binds Tekebash and her daughter together, but one that ties them to their home. This cookbook is a window into their story and that of Tegaru. It’s their story, and it’s Saba’s tribute to her mother. But it is also a story that will resonate with anyone who knows the unceasing pull of a distant homeland and the comfort of its food.

Perfect for fans of Ethiopia by Yohanis Gebreyesus, Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen by Zoe Adjonyoh and Hibiscus by Lopè Ariyo and Big Zuu’s Big Eats.’

My Review:

My husband and I love trying out new recipes so I was very excited to receive a copy of this book. He enjoys the cooking and I enjoy the sampling so together we make a great team!

The cookbook was well set out and contains some very interesting, unusual recipes which are different from those found in a normal cookbook of its kind. We loved flicking through them and deciding what to cook. All the recipes are accompanied by lovely, eye catching pictures showing the finished food or spices used. I loved looking at these and seeing how they had arranged it or, in one recipe, how it was meant to look.

Interspersed in-between the recipes where some fascinating stories of Saba and her mother’s life in Ethiopia which included some of the history of the country. I knew a little about the history of Ethiopia but found it very interesting to learn a little bit more about it especially through people who had lived through it. These are also accompanied by some brilliant pictures, some of them full page spreads, that helped to bring the stories to life.

Overall I really enjoyed trying out some of the recipes in this book and look forward to trying more in the future. The recipes are easy to follow and very varied with something for everyone to enjoy. My only slight niggle was that some of the ingredients were a little difficult to find but we did manage to get some from a specialist shop we found and didn’t actually know about before.

If you have a friend or loved one who loves cooking and trying new food I highly recommend this book.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Born in Sudan, to Ethiopian parents, Saba arrived in Australia in 1999 with her mother when she was nine. After finishing school, Saba joined the Australian Army and was a part of the first era of women in the Australian Army to go into combat. After the army, Saba opened an eponymous restaurant in Melbourne’s Fitzroy. She worked front of her house while her mother, Tekebash Gebre cooked the food of her homeland by memory, taste, and instinct in the kitchen. Tekebash was born in Tigray, under the rule of the last Ethiopian emperor, who was overthrown in 1974 by a communist military government backed by the Soviet Union. She became a refugee in Sudan at the time of the rebellion during the transition in the 1990s from communism to a democratic government. After the closure of the restaurant, Saba relocated to Lagos, where she works in music and arts events and curates art shows.

Yay it’s finally here! I’ve been excited for this book since I first heard about it so I’m thrilled to finally have a copy! It sounds so good and I absolutely love the wonderful cover and beautiful spredges.

Have you read this book or is it on your radar?

Book Synopsis:

From NYT bestselling author comes a haunting, high-octane contemporary fantasy for fans of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Winnie Wednesday fights to take the deadly Luminary hunter trials in Hemlock Falls’ nightmare-filled forest.

Hemlock Falls isn’t like other towns. You won’t find it on a map, your phone won’t work here, and the forest outside town might just kill you…

Winnie Wednesday wants nothing more than to join the Luminaries, the ancient order that protects Winnie’s town―and the rest of humanity―from the monsters and nightmares that rise in the forest of Hemlock Falls every night. Ever since her father was exposed as a witch and a traitor, Winnie and her family have been shunned. But on her sixteenth birthday, she can take the deadly Luminary hunter trials and prove herself true and loyal―and restore her family’s good name. Or die trying.

But in order to survive, Winnie must enlist the help of the one person who can help her train: Jay Friday, resident bad boy and Winnie’s ex-best friend. While Jay might be the most promising new hunter in Hemlock Falls, he also seems to know more about the nightmares of the forest than he should. Together, he and Winnie will discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for.

Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark.

About The Author:

Susan Dennard is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series (now in development for TV from the Jim Henson Company). She also runs the popular newsletter for writers, the Misfits and Daydreamers. When not writing or teaching writing, she can be found rolling the dice as a Dungeon Master or mashing buttons on one of her many consoles. Tweets @stdennard

Book Synopsis:

For a moment she closed her eyes and imagined she was perched on the diving board at the Piscine Molitor, the sun beating down on her bare shoulders and the sound of Parisians at play beneath her. All she had to do was jump.’

1941. Darkness descends over London as the sirens begin to howl and the bombs rain down. Devastation seeps from every crack of the city. In the midst of all the chaos is a woman gripping a window ledge on the first floor of a Baker Street hotel. She is perched, ready to jump. And as flames rise around her, she is forced to take her chances.

1997. Amy Novak has lost the two great loves in her life: her husband, Michael, and her first love, music. With the first anniversary of Michael’s death approaching, Amy buries herself in her job as an archivist. And when a newly declassified file lands on her desk, she is astonished to uncover proof that ‘Agent Colette’ existed – a name spoken only in whispers; an identity so secret that it has never been verified.

Her discovery leads her to MI6 ‘godmother’ Verity Cooper – a woman with secrets of her own – and on to the streets of Paris where she will uncover a story of unimaginable choices, extraordinary courage and a love that will defy even the darkest days of World War Two .

My Review:

Sarah Steele is one of my favourite historical fiction writers so you can imagine my excitement when I found out she had a new book coming out. Once again she has written a fascinating, gripping and emotional story that will stay with me for a long time.

The story is told from the point of view of Agent Colette in 1941 as we follow her brave exploits during the war and Amy in 1997, an archivist who wants to find out more about Colette. I really enjoyed following the two timelines and learning more about Agent Colette ‘s missions in Paris but also found it fascinating to follow Amy as she tries to unravel what happened to Colette. It was interesting to discover how similar in some respects the two women were both having experienced lost and having other interests in common. I’ve always loved how the author writes her characters so you feel like you are experiencing everything through their eyes, meaning you grow fond of them and want to keep reading to find out what happens to them.

I thought the story was quite fast paced and there always seemed to be something happening to keep my interest. Colette’s story always had an air of danger to it and, being set in occupied Paris, you never quite knew what was going to happen next. The two storylines complimented each other nicely and I liked how Colette’s secrets are gradually revealed in a realistic way. The author’s fabulous descriptions of Paris made the story come to life so the fear and desperation seemed almost palpable at times. My heart was definitely in my mouth in some bits and I was in awe at how brave ordinary people were during this time.

The ending was very emotional and I closed the book sad to have to leave the wonderful characters behind. This is definitely a story that will stay with me. If you’re a fan of history fiction or dual timeline books then I highly recommend this book.

Huge thanks to Rosie from Headline for my copy of this book and for inviting me onto the blog tour.

About The Author:

Sarah Steele trained as a classical pianist and violinist before joining the world of publishing as an editorial assistant at Hodder and Stoughton. She was for many years a freelance editor, and now lives in the vibrant Gloucestershire town of Stroud. Her debut novel The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon was published by Headline.

In my bid to try and not buy too many books I visited my local library this week. I’ve always been a huge fan of the library but it’s been more difficult to visit it with kids in tow and I’ve sadly got a few fines as I forget to renew them or take them back.

I only actually meant to get one book and somehow managed to come out with five as I kept seeing great books on the shelves. All of these are books I’ve heard lots of great things about though I might have just picked up Fingersmith because one of my favourite authors, Jack Jordan, said it was one of his favourite books.

Do you use your local library?

The Left- Handed Booksellers Of London by Garth Nix

A girl’s quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world. From the bestselling master of fantasy, Garth Nix.

In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man she has never met. Crime boss Frank Thringley might be able to help her, but Susan doesn’t get time to ask Frank any questions before he is turned to dust by the prick of a silver hatpin in the hands of the outrageously attractive Merlin.

Merlin is a young left-handed bookseller (one of the fighting ones), who with the right-handed booksellers (the intellectual ones), are an extended family of magical beings who police the mythic and legendary Old World when it intrudes on the modern world, in addition to running several bookshops.

Susan’s search for her father begins with her mother’s possibly misremembered or misspelt surnames, a reading room ticket, and a silver cigarette case engraved with something that might be a coat of arms.

Merlin has a quest of his own, to find the Old World entity who used ordinary criminals to kill his mother. As he and his sister, the right-handed bookseller Vivien, tread in the path of a botched or covered-up police investigation from years past, they find this quest strangely overlaps with Susan’s. Who or what was her father? Susan, Merlin, and Vivien must find out, as the Old World erupts dangerously into the New.

The Dictator’s Wife by Freya Berry

ONE WOMAN KNOWS THE TRUTH. CAN YOU TRUST HER TO TELL IT?

Laura flies to her parents’ homeland for the defence case of her life. Facing trial is Marija Popa, ‘the Black Widow’; a constant at her husband’s side until the day his people rose up and executed him. Beautiful and beguiling, Marija insists she knew nothing of her husband’s dark affairs.

For Laura, the case has a personal meaning. Her mother has never spoken of the horrors she witnessed under the old regime, and remains a shadow of the woman she used to be. As Laura prepares for the trial, she realises that to find the truth, she must enter the web of the dictator’s wife. But what secrets lie within?

The Marriage Season by Jane Dunn

In Regency England, marriage is everything. For young widow Sybella Lovatt, the time has come to find a suitable husband for her sister and ward Lucie. Male suitors are scarce near their Wiltshire estate, so the sisters resolve to head to London in time for the Season to begin.

Once ensconced at the Mayfair home of Lady Godley, Lucie’s godmother, the whirl of balls, parties and promenades can begin. But the job of finding a husband is fraught with rules and tradition. Jostling for attention are the two lords – the charming and irresistible Freddie Lynwood and the preternaturally handsome Valentine Ravenell, their enigmatic neighbour from Shotten Hall, Mr Brabazon, and the dangerous libertine Lord Rockliffe, with whom the brooding Brabazon is locked in deadly rivalry.

Against the backdrop of glamorous Regency England, Sybella must settle Lucie’s future, protect her own reputation, and resist the disreputable rakes determined to seduce the beautiful widow. As the Season ends, will the sisters have found the rarest of things – a suitable marriage with a love story to match?

The Locked Attic by B. P. Walter

There’s something in my neighbour’s attic.

Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one…

He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye.

I know he’s there. I know he’s watching.

Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not.

And I’m going to find out why.

From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Dinner Guest, comes THE up-all-night thriller of 2022. For fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan.

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the Booker Prize

London 1862. Sue Trinder, orphaned at birth, grows up among petty thieves – fingersmiths – under the rough but loving care of Mrs Sucksby and her ‘family’. But from the moment she draws breath, Sue’s fate is linked to that of another orphan growing up in a gloomy mansion not too many miles away.

Book Synopsis:

One moment in time can change everything…

The day Scarlett dies should have been one of the most important of her life. It doesn’t feel fair that she’ll never have the chance to fulfil her dreams. And now, she’s still … here – wherever here is – watching the ripple effect of her death on the lives of those she loved the most.

Evie cannot contemplate her life without Scarlett, and she certainly cannot forgive Nate, the man she blames for her best friend’s death. But Nate keeps popping up when she least expects him to, catapulting Evie’s life in directions she’d never let herself imagine possible. Ways, perhaps, even those closest to her had long since given up on.

If you could go back, knowing everything that happens after, everything that happens because of that one moment in time, would you change the course of history or would you do it all again?

My Review:

One Moment is a beautiful, emotional book with a wonderful meaning behind it.

The story is told from the point of view of both Evie and Scarlett, best friends whose lives are altered forever when Scarlett is sadly killed in a fatal accident. One timeline follows Evie as she tries to cope with life without Scarlett and tries to deal with a diagnosis of MS on her own, the other follows Scarlett as she watches Evie continue life without her. I liked the two storylines equally, especially how we slowly get to discover more about the characters through the perspective of the other. I thought the MS storyline was well done and felt very realistic. I really sympathised with her with all the feelings that consume her when she gets the news, made worse by not having her best friend to help her. I really wished I could reach into the book and give her a huge hug.

I thought this story was really beautiful with some very emotional, poignant moments that had me sobbing as I read. It has definitely made me appreciate all my friendships and want to make the most of them whilst I have them. It was interesting watching Evie getting closer to Nate , though I found it a bit nerve-wracking reading this part as I wasn’t sure how it would develop. The ending was beautiful and I closed the book very sad to leave the wonderful characters behind.

This unbelievably is the author’s debut novel and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future. Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Becky Hunter lived and worked in London for several years before moving to Mozambique to volunteer with horses and try her hand at writing. A few years, a few destinations, and a few jobs later she had the idea that would become One Moment. Alongside writing, she now works as a freelance editor and publicist, splitting her time between Bristol and London, and constantly trying to plan the next adventure.