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A review by kaylo88
Between The Lies by Louise Tickle
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is truly remarkable. The author's writing style is so engaging, captivating the reader from beginning to end. Cherry, is a character that I particularly enjoyed. She's still struggling to come to terms with the murder of her mother and brother, which happened over two decades ago at the hands of her father. Now, a freelance journalist, she investigates domestic abuse and family court cases.
The story is engrossing. It tugs at your heartstrings and leaves you feeling emotional at times. The plot is well-crafted, with just the right amount of suspense to keep you hooked to the very last page. It is not excessively dramatic, making the story feel realistic, and the characters authentic.
The book also addresses some crucial points about domestic abuse, particularly the difficulty of exposing emotional abuse and how violence is often threatened to keep the victim silent. It also highlights the challenges of dealing with the situation when children are involved.
I also loved the references to the beautiful Welsh coastline.
Although I usually attempt to balance my reviews with negative feedback, I cannot seem to find anything to criticize regarding this book, except perhaps my intense loathing for the judge in the case, who was written brilliantly. I would have loved to have more questions answered at the end, but the possibility of this becoming a series is something I would love to explore.
I think Louise Tickle has demonstrated her ability to create a captivating and thought-provoking narrative. I am eager to read more of her work in the future.
Huge thanks to the author, publishers and Netgalley for the ALC. This review is my own opinion.
The story is engrossing. It tugs at your heartstrings and leaves you feeling emotional at times. The plot is well-crafted, with just the right amount of suspense to keep you hooked to the very last page. It is not excessively dramatic, making the story feel realistic, and the characters authentic.
The book also addresses some crucial points about domestic abuse, particularly the difficulty of exposing emotional abuse and how violence is often threatened to keep the victim silent. It also highlights the challenges of dealing with the situation when children are involved.
I also loved the references to the beautiful Welsh coastline.
Although I usually attempt to balance my reviews with negative feedback, I cannot seem to find anything to criticize regarding this book, except perhaps my intense loathing for the judge in the case, who was written brilliantly. I would have loved to have more questions answered at the end, but the possibility of this becoming a series is something I would love to explore.
I think Louise Tickle has demonstrated her ability to create a captivating and thought-provoking narrative. I am eager to read more of her work in the future.
Huge thanks to the author, publishers and Netgalley for the ALC. This review is my own opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Murder