The point of book reviews & the unexpected bonus of them…

 

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The super kind Madge Eekal Reviews sent me this 73 page, dyslexia friendly YA book after I commented on her 5***** review of Letting Go by Cat Clarke. I’ve never met Madge Eekal and am bowled over by her generosity.

I read the slim book this morning.

Immediately, you fall in love with the main charcter, Agnes. You want her as a friend because you hear the honesty in her voice, the words fire off the page. You’re in her head and heart. She’s in love with Ellie, has been dumped by Ellie, is suffering from depression but keeps her promise to scatter Ellie’s mum’s ashes on a mountain. With Ellie…….and Ellie’s new boyfriend. What could possibly go wrong? Or right? It’s funny, gripping and just downright great. The F-word comes out a few times, from all the characters, and I couldn’t have put it better myself! A very short read but perfectly formed. Love the honesty of the writing, can’t stress that enough. This shows the importance of book reviews as I wouldn’t have read this book if it wasn’t for following Madge Eekal and reading yet another of her insightful reviews. Thank you. She even sent me a little card. Follow her! And have to say I want Madge as my friend too!