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Not So Innocent
Ella, Bess and Nessa grew up on a tough council estate in the north of England. All three have very different lives but all have endured the trials and tribulations of being cold, going hungry, borrowing from the ‘loan-man’ and begging neighbours for coins for the electricity meter or else huddle in the dark. They may have grown into fine women but where they come from will always be a part of who they are.
Good girls who have shared hard times can have a life-long bond that’s impossible to break. You hit one, you hit them all. When a violent attack brings them together in a way they could not have foreseen, how far would they go? Would they stand together? Would they kill for one another? Would they prove to be not so innocent?
Good girls who have shared hard times can have a life-long bond that’s impossible to break. You hit one, you hit them all. When a violent attack brings them together in a way they could not have foreseen, how far would they go? Would they stand together? Would they kill for one another? Would they prove to be not so innocent?
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2017
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July 4, 2017
I had high hopes for this, partly from a local interest perspective, but if I'm honest, it disappointed from the get-go.
Although I know it's probably semi autobiographical, it reads poorly, much like a GCSE creative writing piece.
Grammatically it wasn't perfect, and much of it didn't flow for me as a reader.
A bit self-indulgent.
Although I know it's probably semi autobiographical, it reads poorly, much like a GCSE creative writing piece.
Grammatically it wasn't perfect, and much of it didn't flow for me as a reader.
A bit self-indulgent.
January 19, 2018
This book was just awful, was it really necessary for the accident in the bed to be described? I must have read a different version to everyone else, I thought it was a terrible read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 16, 2018
I took a punt on this book because it was one of the Kindle deals of the day at 99p. And I am so glad I did - I devoured the book overnight and am very satisfied with the content, the characters and the ending. It's quite rare for me to be so satisfied with a book, but this one did it for me.
The book follows three girls - Ella, Nessa and Bess whom met in school. Each come from the same council estate, you know the type, everyone is into everyone else's business and it's very much a community - a line from the book is very apt, "if you hurt one of us, one of us will hurt you back". There's also an occasional chapter from a lad called Peter, but these are few and far between. The book follows the trials and tribulations of the three girls as they grow up on this rough council estate. They very much stick together and it's a proper friendship that most would be jealous of.
I enjoyed how the book was set out - each of the girls had their own point of view on each of the situations, and they had their own chapters. The chapters were quite short (I think the largest one was about 10 minutes by my Kindle), the rest ranged from 2-7 minutes, so easily read and very easy to get stuck into. It reads almost like an autobiography from each of the three girls, it's very enjoyable and true to life.
I'd recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about the 70s and 80s (which is when this book was set), anyone who likes a book with a lot of twists and turns, and anyone who likes books that are very true to life. Fabulous and I look forward to any more from the author. (The book contains sexual content).
The book follows three girls - Ella, Nessa and Bess whom met in school. Each come from the same council estate, you know the type, everyone is into everyone else's business and it's very much a community - a line from the book is very apt, "if you hurt one of us, one of us will hurt you back". There's also an occasional chapter from a lad called Peter, but these are few and far between. The book follows the trials and tribulations of the three girls as they grow up on this rough council estate. They very much stick together and it's a proper friendship that most would be jealous of.
I enjoyed how the book was set out - each of the girls had their own point of view on each of the situations, and they had their own chapters. The chapters were quite short (I think the largest one was about 10 minutes by my Kindle), the rest ranged from 2-7 minutes, so easily read and very easy to get stuck into. It reads almost like an autobiography from each of the three girls, it's very enjoyable and true to life.
I'd recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about the 70s and 80s (which is when this book was set), anyone who likes a book with a lot of twists and turns, and anyone who likes books that are very true to life. Fabulous and I look forward to any more from the author. (The book contains sexual content).
May 13, 2017
What a book
I thought I would try a new author and by God I'm glad that I did . This book was fantastic read and could of carried on reading . Very good auther and never heard of her before and a completely different type of book that I normally read I will certainly buy more of Lynette Heywood books and would recommend this auther .
I thought I would try a new author and by God I'm glad that I did . This book was fantastic read and could of carried on reading . Very good auther and never heard of her before and a completely different type of book that I normally read I will certainly buy more of Lynette Heywood books and would recommend this auther .
March 16, 2017
Fantastic
Fantastic read couldn't put my kindle down ! Lots of twists and turns . Hope there is more to come from Lynette Heywood .
Fantastic read couldn't put my kindle down ! Lots of twists and turns . Hope there is more to come from Lynette Heywood .
July 24, 2017
Great book
A story of true friendship of 3girls who go through so much in their lives. Lots of twist and turns as each girl takes a turn in the book. Well worth reading
A story of true friendship of 3girls who go through so much in their lives. Lots of twist and turns as each girl takes a turn in the book. Well worth reading
January 20, 2018
Really enjoyed this book great story did not want it to end
July 18, 2022
Loved it.
I wasn't really sure what I was going in to when reading this after it was recommended by a friend. I started it Saturday and finished it 2 days later. I absolutely loved the book. It even had me crying and asking questions till the end. The fact that we have 3 main characters took some getting used to but I normally read books with 2 main characters so I think that was me not the book. I would highly recommend this book and will be having a look at the authors other books too.
I wasn't really sure what I was going in to when reading this after it was recommended by a friend. I started it Saturday and finished it 2 days later. I absolutely loved the book. It even had me crying and asking questions till the end. The fact that we have 3 main characters took some getting used to but I normally read books with 2 main characters so I think that was me not the book. I would highly recommend this book and will be having a look at the authors other books too.
May 28, 2017
An amazing friendship that stood the rest of time
3 girls, a passage through their lives together. Best reads in a long while. Each character was so strong that you were her as you read her part. Gripping and so vivid. Will look for books by Lynette Heywood again. Excellent read.
3 girls, a passage through their lives together. Best reads in a long while. Each character was so strong that you were her as you read her part. Gripping and so vivid. Will look for books by Lynette Heywood again. Excellent read.
July 16, 2019
Truly loved it
Excellent book I really couldn't put it down, some of the descriptions took me back to where I spent my childhood . You could relate to many of the things going on in the girls lives. Looking forward to reading Web of Hope now
Excellent book I really couldn't put it down, some of the descriptions took me back to where I spent my childhood . You could relate to many of the things going on in the girls lives. Looking forward to reading Web of Hope now
August 1, 2020
Excellent!
Just excellent! Could not put it down and Cant honestly say I have enjoyed this book more than the last three books by Martina Cole! Can't wait to read the next book Web of Hope!
Just excellent! Could not put it down and Cant honestly say I have enjoyed this book more than the last three books by Martina Cole! Can't wait to read the next book Web of Hope!
August 23, 2020
Ok
This was an ok read- about three girls growing up who become the best of friends and how their lives pan out into adulthood
This was an ok read- about three girls growing up who become the best of friends and how their lives pan out into adulthood
June 7, 2025
Excellent read, couldn't put it down, read it within two days. Lynette was a year below me at school so I can relate to the other people portrayed in this book and places mentioned. 🥰📖
June 9, 2025
Loved the book and all the different storylines. Would have been a 5 but some of the stories dragged out a little too much for me. Would like to see what happens next in their lives.
March 2, 2026
3.5
The first half of the book made me sleepy a lil bit but they eventually grew to me. Some parts are a bit cringy tho 😔
The first half of the book made me sleepy a lil bit but they eventually grew to me. Some parts are a bit cringy tho 😔
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