Losing Juliet

Losing Juliet rated three stars but the plot deserves four. I had to stay with it to the very end, even though at half way two principal twists had become apparent. But I wanted to know how daughter Eloise would react to finding out. The second half, however, is very tedious. In mediaeval literature......more

As soon as I saw this book description up on Amazon, I knew I HAD to read it. As a fan of psychological thrillers featuring strong women characters and the relationships they have formed, I thought that Losing Juliet sounded just my cup of tea so settled down to lose myself in its twisty tale of los......more

Chrissy and Juliet meet at University. Chrissy was sensible, shy and hardworking. Juliet was extrovert, confident and a risk taker. She was bold and a bit reckless. Initially seeking Chrissy out as someone who can help her with her essays, the two then become friends. Chrissy is swept away in the ne......more

A gripping read from start to finish. A story of friends, mothers, daughters, of love, loss, tragedy and how the past catches up especially when helped on its way. The story unfolds through the eyes of Eloise, who cannot understand why her mother, Chrissy does not want anything to do with her oldest......more

(I received a copy from Netgalley, In exchange for an honest review.) Actual rating - 3.25 There were a few times in this where it felt a bit slow, and there were one or two parts that I found quite predictable, but despite that, it managed to keep my interest okay. It didn't turn out to be a book tha......more