Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by she_loves_to_read
Homecoming by Isabel Ashdown
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Today marks the start of the Isabel Ashdown blogathon hosted by Compulsive Readers. Consisting of 6 books in total. One of which will be reviewed each month.
First up is Homecoming. A compelling, engaging, thought-provoking, tense, twisty, action-packed, thrilling, and suspense filled tale of deceit, lies, affairs, privilege, revenge, love, sisterhood, strength, community, belonging, secrets, bravery, loyalty, family, loss, abuse, and more importantly, finding the truth, healing and justice.
The prologue brilliantly sets the tone of the story, quickly drawing in its reader and capturing their attention in a vice like grip.
What follows is an intricate and very clever plot that seamlessly weaves its way into your heart, head, and imagination without skipping a beat.
Isabel effortlessly and expertly peels back the complex layers of all of the secrets that are buried within The Starlings community. Engaging her readers with plenty of red herrings, deviations, strong, relatable, and realistic characters. Some you will and other you'll love to hate. Providing you with the benefit of multiple POV's. All whilst building up a whole raft of potential outcomes/endings and a suspect list to match.
Throw in the beautiful setting of Devon and an unexpected but perfect ending and you are left with a psychological thriller that you would be a fool not to add to your tbr!
If Homecoming is a sign of what is to come. I can't wait to get stuck into the next book, One Girl One Summer.
Make sure to keep an eye out for my review on the 18th of July.
First up is Homecoming. A compelling, engaging, thought-provoking, tense, twisty, action-packed, thrilling, and suspense filled tale of deceit, lies, affairs, privilege, revenge, love, sisterhood, strength, community, belonging, secrets, bravery, loyalty, family, loss, abuse, and more importantly, finding the truth, healing and justice.
The prologue brilliantly sets the tone of the story, quickly drawing in its reader and capturing their attention in a vice like grip.
What follows is an intricate and very clever plot that seamlessly weaves its way into your heart, head, and imagination without skipping a beat.
Isabel effortlessly and expertly peels back the complex layers of all of the secrets that are buried within The Starlings community. Engaging her readers with plenty of red herrings, deviations, strong, relatable, and realistic characters. Some you will and other you'll love to hate. Providing you with the benefit of multiple POV's. All whilst building up a whole raft of potential outcomes/endings and a suspect list to match.
Throw in the beautiful setting of Devon and an unexpected but perfect ending and you are left with a psychological thriller that you would be a fool not to add to your tbr!
If Homecoming is a sign of what is to come. I can't wait to get stuck into the next book, One Girl One Summer.
Make sure to keep an eye out for my review on the 18th of July.