A review by bookishmya
Roses in Red Wax by Louise Mayberry

5.0

The story of Percy & Jane has left me with a mesmerizing glow of contentment. Truly a beautifully told story that perfectly blends the sweet, tender emotions of love, the tragic pain of loss and the healing powers of love and acceptance with the realism of the world around them. The true realities of the factories and the ‘improvement’s’ of Scottish farming tell a very real and powerful story of injustice. Seeing how this affects each of the characters and how they choose to deal with them is inspiring. The romance, the doubt and the pining of Percy and Jane’s love was truly moving. I longed with them, felt the pain of their doubt and revelled in their joys. This story is such a gem for a debut novel! Louise Mayberry has definitely come out of the gate with a strong start. I cannot wait to return to Darnalay and experience Cam’s story.