A review by sarahs_bookish_life
The Home by Sarah Stovell
5.0
I loved the authors debut novel so this has been one of my most anticipated reads for a while, it didn’t disappoint either.
The story mainly focuses on Hope and Annie where we find out more about their pasts as well as their relationship when they meet in the children’s home. Lara seems to hover more in the background but she is by no means any less intriguing.
It’s obvious these girls have all had troubled backgrounds. Sadly they haven’t had the lifestyles that most children should have in a loving environment. Whilst Hope’s life at home was bad enough, I have to say Annie’s story is the one that got to me the most.
Whilst this is a psychological thriller, as there is a lot of suspense and mystery surrounding the death, it is so much more. The story deals with difficult subjects like, manipulation, abuse, drugs, mental health to name but a few. It makes for a dark read that’s for sure.
The Home is a dark, at times disturbing, read which fully absorbed me. What I especially love about this authors books are they are quietly brilliant. The authors writing gently draws you in and before you know it you are held captive. It took over my world as I was gripped to every page. A heartbreaking, emotional yet deeply dark and gripping read. Loved it.
My thanks to Anne Cater and Orenda Books for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
The story mainly focuses on Hope and Annie where we find out more about their pasts as well as their relationship when they meet in the children’s home. Lara seems to hover more in the background but she is by no means any less intriguing.
It’s obvious these girls have all had troubled backgrounds. Sadly they haven’t had the lifestyles that most children should have in a loving environment. Whilst Hope’s life at home was bad enough, I have to say Annie’s story is the one that got to me the most.
Whilst this is a psychological thriller, as there is a lot of suspense and mystery surrounding the death, it is so much more. The story deals with difficult subjects like, manipulation, abuse, drugs, mental health to name but a few. It makes for a dark read that’s for sure.
The Home is a dark, at times disturbing, read which fully absorbed me. What I especially love about this authors books are they are quietly brilliant. The authors writing gently draws you in and before you know it you are held captive. It took over my world as I was gripped to every page. A heartbreaking, emotional yet deeply dark and gripping read. Loved it.
My thanks to Anne Cater and Orenda Books for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.