It gives me pleasure to give this book 10 stars! I HIGHLY recommend you add this book to your list of spring/summer reading. What a page turner..it will keep you on your toes and trust me, it is hard to put it down. I finally finished reading it at 4 in the morning!! I was exhausted the next day but it was worthwhile. Lisa Gordon has truly made her mark with this brilliant first thriller that keeps you guessing and makes you ponder your own fate. She writes with an eloquence and passion that you rarely see in such a young writer. The descriptions of the locations will transport you to a whole different world..without even leaving your chair! The characters are relateable, and you cannot help but become intertwined in their hopes and dreams. I know I did. I really hope we see more more from this brilliant and talented writer. It's safe to say, I am a huge fan!!
It's always good to get a completely impartial 'review' from a regular like yourself Mimi.
Such a refreshing change as well...
People often sneer at anyone who has an interest in the stars and what effect when and where we were born has on our lives , but often things seem to happen which can bear out the fact that there are other other factors which influence our destiny ...that's why I enjoyed the book - as it acknowledges the spirtual or esoteric side of life.....a good pacey read, with more to offer than an ordinary thriller. Lisa has what it takes to blend the mystery of the stars with a gripping story written with passion and feeling .... amazing talent for a relatively young author - Thanks Lisa - I am a fan ..no doubt about it
I love this book and gave it 10 out of 10! One of the reasons I rated this book so highly was due to it's originality - it was an extremely intriguing read. This is not your standard thriller and I was kept guessing until the last page and beyond. The author evokes very strong images of the Dubai scenery and culture and her characterisation is very powerful. The characters are unique and although not conventional have many aspects to them which I related to. Valda's motivations appear to be material and are fuelled by her love of risk; Lara's motivations seem to be spiritual, which is a rather unusual perspective. It is a compelling story and page-turning read, which gets you thinking. The dialogue is full of verve and is particularly well formulated. As the thriller gathers pace a romantic sub-plot provides an interesting contrast and you find yourself caught up in the hopes and fears of the characters. I really was left wanting more! Well done Lisa - a great book!!