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zarco_j's review
2.0
This book and the author will invariably invite comparison with similar books by Cathy Glass.
The first parts are told from the point of view of a toddler, so the language is basic and obviously childlike. Once the narration changes to that of an adult so does the language.
While it was good to get a more in-depth background than is usual in these books, I kept wondering how much of it was actually accurate. Personally I think it would have been better if just told from the POV of the foster carer.
I won't read this again and highly doubt I will purchase any more books in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
The first parts are told from the point of view of a toddler, so the language is basic and obviously childlike. Once the narration changes to that of an adult so does the language.
While it was good to get a more in-depth background than is usual in these books, I kept wondering how much of it was actually accurate. Personally I think it would have been better if just told from the POV of the foster carer.
I won't read this again and highly doubt I will purchase any more books in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
annieruokayy's review
3.0
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of Stella’s Story.
This story made meso sad. Like this is real and it happens sad. But the writing was ok. I personally felt it lacked depth. However, with that said, I give it 3.5 stars and I look forward to Louise Allen’s next story.
This story made meso sad. Like this is real and it happens sad. But the writing was ok. I personally felt it lacked depth. However, with that said, I give it 3.5 stars and I look forward to Louise Allen’s next story.
jayfr's review
2.0
This book and the author will invariably invite comparison with similar books by Cathy Glass.
The first parts are told from the point of view of a toddler, so the language is basic and obviously childlike. Once the narration changes to that of an adult so does the language.
While it was good to get a more in-depth background than is usual in these books, I kept wondering how much of it was actually accurate. Personally I think it would have been better if just told from the POV of the foster carer.
I won't read this again and highly doubt I will purchase any more books in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
The first parts are told from the point of view of a toddler, so the language is basic and obviously childlike. Once the narration changes to that of an adult so does the language.
While it was good to get a more in-depth background than is usual in these books, I kept wondering how much of it was actually accurate. Personally I think it would have been better if just told from the POV of the foster carer.
I won't read this again and highly doubt I will purchase any more books in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy in exchange for an honest unbiased review.
ianmcnamara's review
5.0
Really good book. I liked the way Louise advicated for Stella’s needs. As someone who has been in the system herself i found this book a lot different than some of the other foster carer authors who i’ve read as she’d gone through similar experience to stella. I was very touched by the way she connected with her and due to her experiences i feel that she was able to understand and help her.
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