Adam SP

The negative reviews, I feel, stem from people who've never suffered the traumas that drive this story.

For anyone who has suffered the extreme side of bullying in school, and the punishment you receive when you are finally worn down to nothing, this book hits hard.

To those who've suffered at the hands of a family member abusing the love and trust that is instilled from infancy, and been abused, this book hits hard.

There is some closure I would have preferred, or some more stated justice spoken, but overall this book was sensational.

Phenomenal resource for any carer of an adolescent that is gearing up for their first period, or has already started and needs help. This book is for both the carer, and adolescent, and you'll both benefit from reading it, and clear, open discussion together.

Cons:

- The characters are quite wooden, with their development either rushed, or done “off screen”.

- Some parts of the story are too shallow/glossed over, and others way too detailed; as such, the reading can be stilted, and jarring.

Pros:

- Absolutely wicked fun.

- Overall a good story, with some great action.

- The writing is somewhat simplistic, it's easy to get into the groove and visualise, and so it can be a real page turner.

I enjoyed it, and will likely read it again someday. I'm keen for the sequels.

Iris is a talented writer, and this is an excellent sequel to the first of Leo.

Thanks for the laughs, the horror, and the borderline heart attacks

Watch some of his YouTube sketches first, and you'll absolutely love this.

The three intertwined timelines in the same physical space was well done, and the interlinked stories easy to follow. For the most part the characters were well written, and the authors intent for your trust, distrust, like, and dislike felt very balanced.

Unfortunately I found the ending unsatisfying, and the relationship between the two “now” characters a bit too 2 dimensional, and their relationship troubles a bit disheartening.

Overall, I'm glad to have read it, and would recommend it.

3.8/5

There are some amazing twists and turns in this book, but a few holes/inconsistencies that stick like a thistle in your clothes.

At times the author comes across pretentious and insulting, which can let down the twist that's just occurred.

Still, overall, an enjoyable read.

Absolutely brilliant book. Great characters, believable premise, and wonderful suspense.

The characters are compelling, the story swift and full of suspense, and I hadn't figured it all out until the author wanted me to.

3.8, rounded up.

I have to be upfront in that Laurie Platts is my grandfather, and my review may be biased.

This is a fascinating view into the founding and formation of Cathcart, and the Manaro region.

It is unfortunate that the Traditional Owners of this country are so absent from this research, and when they are mentioned, it is not in an accurate light. Given as to when this was originally written and published, it is somewhat understandable, albeit still upsetting.

Thank you Pardy for a fascinating read, and may you continue to rest in peace.

Don't go into this book expecting anything glorifying, or even an overly happy ending.

George tells it how it is, and it's damned messy.

Excellent read.

This is an incredibly fun read, that at times will have you sweating with anxiety, and wanting to drown out the cringe.

You will laugh, you will double take.

Great first book Iris!

This is a fun read, told in a very theatrical way. As one of the quotes states, it's cinematic.

If you like Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, or David Baldacci's Last Man Standing, you're going to thoroughly enjoy this.