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bernadettebloom 's review for:
Between Us
by Mhairi McFarlane
Going into a Mhairi McFarlane novel I always have to remind myself that her books are more women's fiction and less romance (even though she's marketed/shelved under romance). This story is all about Roisin's (Ro-sheen) journey as she comes to terms with the troubling relationships in her life.
Roisin and Joe have been together for ten years. Joe is a screenwriter who's the subject of some serious buzz in the industry. When the first episode of his newest television show airs Roisin sees the private things she's told him come to light on-screen. To say she feels betrayed is an understatement. Add to that the central character is way too much like Joe which has Roisin questioning other parts of the show. Is the main character's infidelity based on fact or is it fiction?
While McFarlane's novels seem to start off slow it's worth persevering. About a quarter of the way through it became clear that the history of Joe, Roisin and their friend group needed to be established before the tension hit and from that point on it didn't let up. I was so invested in Roisin trying to suss out what Joe was up to that I couldn't put the book down. As always, there is a deeper story, and Roisin's journey had me wanting to ride shotgun as she strived for the truth in her family, friend and romantic relationships.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Roisin and Joe have been together for ten years. Joe is a screenwriter who's the subject of some serious buzz in the industry. When the first episode of his newest television show airs Roisin sees the private things she's told him come to light on-screen. To say she feels betrayed is an understatement. Add to that the central character is way too much like Joe which has Roisin questioning other parts of the show. Is the main character's infidelity based on fact or is it fiction?
While McFarlane's novels seem to start off slow it's worth persevering. About a quarter of the way through it became clear that the history of Joe, Roisin and their friend group needed to be established before the tension hit and from that point on it didn't let up. I was so invested in Roisin trying to suss out what Joe was up to that I couldn't put the book down. As always, there is a deeper story, and Roisin's journey had me wanting to ride shotgun as she strived for the truth in her family, friend and romantic relationships.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.