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A review by nickymaund
One Ordinary Day at a Time by Sarah J. Harris
5.0
After absolutely loving Sarah Harris’ debut novel, The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder, I was really excited to read her second book - she does not disappoint with One Ordinary Day at a Time. I devoured this book, it has amazing characters and the relationships between each other is just so rich and nuanced. I should point out some trigger warnings - so check out the end of my review.
Like in Bee Larkham’s Murder, her male lead has difficulties with his social and cognitive interactions and Harris is really gifted in being able to write such complex characters such as Simon, showing how they stand out from the “norm” but also how they feel. And you really do feel for Simon. He made me think of Sherlock Holmes in parts with his geniusness and mind tricks.
There’s a different point of view in Harris’ latest offering from female lead Jodie who is mum to Zak. Blimey, poor Jodie has been through a lot too. I love how she’s managed to pull herself out of her past life challenges and be mum to such an amazing little boy. Their relationship is so wonderful and her determination to better herself, despite her upbringing is just inspiring. I loved how one person in her childhood had such a lasting affect on her as she became and adult.
I also loved how their relationship, when originally formed because each had a their own objective, morphed into true friendship. Just a another brilliant read from Harris and I’m already looking forward to book 3!
⚠️ Trigger warning and potential spoilers ⚠️ Deals with domestic abuse in several situations, mental health and suicide including flashbacks and the effects afterwards.
Like in Bee Larkham’s Murder, her male lead has difficulties with his social and cognitive interactions and Harris is really gifted in being able to write such complex characters such as Simon, showing how they stand out from the “norm” but also how they feel. And you really do feel for Simon. He made me think of Sherlock Holmes in parts with his geniusness and mind tricks.
There’s a different point of view in Harris’ latest offering from female lead Jodie who is mum to Zak. Blimey, poor Jodie has been through a lot too. I love how she’s managed to pull herself out of her past life challenges and be mum to such an amazing little boy. Their relationship is so wonderful and her determination to better herself, despite her upbringing is just inspiring. I loved how one person in her childhood had such a lasting affect on her as she became and adult.
I also loved how their relationship, when originally formed because each had a their own objective, morphed into true friendship. Just a another brilliant read from Harris and I’m already looking forward to book 3!
⚠️ Trigger warning and potential spoilers ⚠️ Deals with domestic abuse in several situations, mental health and suicide including flashbacks and the effects afterwards.