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The Grandmother
I might be a grandmother. But I’m not some sweet, harmless old lady who people can push around.
Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.
Now he wants his daughters back.
Over my dead body.
I finally have a family of my own. And nobody is going to take it away from me.
Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.
Now he wants his daughters back.
Over my dead body.
I finally have a family of my own. And nobody is going to take it away from me.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2024
About the author
Jane E. James
15 books132 followersBest selling author, Jane E James creates chilling reads that appeal to fans of psychological thrillers, mysteries and dark fiction. Jane loves to weave tense and haunting tales that stay in the reader's mind. All her books are standalone novels.
An animal lover, who believes ‘all life is precious’ Jane is a vegan and an animal rights advocate. She lives in the UK with her two cats Hero and Halo, who are sometimes featured in her books.
When she isn't writing (or reading) Jane enjoys living 'the good life' in the Rutland countryside, in a small village close to the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire in the UK; known for its quirky tea shops and cobbled streets.
Although born in Cambridgeshire, she is half Welsh and hopes, one day, to retire to the mountains of South Wales, where she feels closest to her late mother, whose maiden name 'James' is where Jane gets her pen name from. Once there, she plans to adopt and rescue all kinds of animals including donkeys, sheep, chickens and goats.
Rebecca, Carrie, The Woman in Black and Wuthering Heights are among some of Jane's favourite reads.
Visit her website www.janeejames.com or catch up with her on facebook and twitter. But bring Monster Munch and wine...
An animal lover, who believes ‘all life is precious’ Jane is a vegan and an animal rights advocate. She lives in the UK with her two cats Hero and Halo, who are sometimes featured in her books.
When she isn't writing (or reading) Jane enjoys living 'the good life' in the Rutland countryside, in a small village close to the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire in the UK; known for its quirky tea shops and cobbled streets.
Although born in Cambridgeshire, she is half Welsh and hopes, one day, to retire to the mountains of South Wales, where she feels closest to her late mother, whose maiden name 'James' is where Jane gets her pen name from. Once there, she plans to adopt and rescue all kinds of animals including donkeys, sheep, chickens and goats.
Rebecca, Carrie, The Woman in Black and Wuthering Heights are among some of Jane's favourite reads.
Visit her website www.janeejames.com or catch up with her on facebook and twitter. But bring Monster Munch and wine...
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September 8, 2024
3.5 rounded up.
Nine year old Daisy and her seven year old sister Alice have been sent to live with their grandmother after the murder of their mother. Having never met their grandmother before it is a big change for everyone. Meanwhile Vince, their father is in the midst of a difficult relationship, an unsuccessful life and desperately wanting custody of his daughters.
This is an easy read which I read and enjoyed on a Sunday afternoon. Yvonne, the grandmother and Daisy had interesting characters. The chapters are told to us from the points of view of Yvonne and Vince and it makes for a good read. I didn’t see where it was going, and the chapters were short which I prefer.
Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for my gifted eARC.
Nine year old Daisy and her seven year old sister Alice have been sent to live with their grandmother after the murder of their mother. Having never met their grandmother before it is a big change for everyone. Meanwhile Vince, their father is in the midst of a difficult relationship, an unsuccessful life and desperately wanting custody of his daughters.
This is an easy read which I read and enjoyed on a Sunday afternoon. Yvonne, the grandmother and Daisy had interesting characters. The chapters are told to us from the points of view of Yvonne and Vince and it makes for a good read. I didn’t see where it was going, and the chapters were short which I prefer.
Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for my gifted eARC.
August 8, 2024
This was one of those stories where you don’t know where it’s going until it gets there. Two little girls suddenly find themselves being collected by a grandmother that they never knew they had. At the same time, the grandmother isn’t really sure whether she wants them to live with her but feels that she has no choice as they have nowhere else to go. As the story develops, each chapter pings back and forth between The Father and The Grandmother, hearing their sides of the story and learning more about their lives. Each chapter seems to somehow shift the perspective that the reader gets, and I found myself changing my allegiance to each of them in turn as I progressed through the novel. There is a deep sense that there is more going on than we were first told and as we get to just over half-way through everything seems to change. The ending is an absolutely huge twist which I really didn’t see coming, and just as I thought I had worked it all out, everything changes in a flash. This book is very well written in a conversational format, which I think works perfectly. As a finality to the book, it is definitely worth reading the author's notes as they explain her reasons and compulsion for written it. This is a brilliant read, and I am seriously following this author now and awaiting her next novel.
September 5, 2024
I really enjoyed The Grandmother. First of all I adore the idea of an older protagonist…or maybe that should be antagonistic! I will say the first thing that caught me was the first person narration. I am a bit picky with first person and feel it can make or break a novel but Jane E. James made The Grandmother incredibly likable from the first chapter using it. I loved how the narration firmly puts us in present day and real life with the characters thinking about current tv personalities and the like. This also carries over to ‘The Father’ or Vince. I adored (but also hated him) how we got in his mind and saw how he works. In other words this was first person done right (for me at least!).
The other thing I loved was the pacing and the twists and turns. Now obviously I won’t be spoiling anything, especially with a thriller novel but let me say I could never guess where it was going next and that isn’t a bad thing. While I have already mentioned the first person perspective helping you connect with the characters I was pleased to find that it also provides a great pacing and insight into what is going on from different points of view.
All in all this was a brilliant psychological thriller and I will definitely be looking into more from the author. It was fun to have an older protagonist and to get inside their mind as well. A definite 5 stars.
As always thank you to ZooLoo’s Book Tours for the copy to review. My review is always honest and truthful.
The other thing I loved was the pacing and the twists and turns. Now obviously I won’t be spoiling anything, especially with a thriller novel but let me say I could never guess where it was going next and that isn’t a bad thing. While I have already mentioned the first person perspective helping you connect with the characters I was pleased to find that it also provides a great pacing and insight into what is going on from different points of view.
All in all this was a brilliant psychological thriller and I will definitely be looking into more from the author. It was fun to have an older protagonist and to get inside their mind as well. A definite 5 stars.
As always thank you to ZooLoo’s Book Tours for the copy to review. My review is always honest and truthful.
August 19, 2024
When their Mother is murdered and their Father is arrested on suspicion of killing her, Daisy and Alice go to stay with their Grandmother, who they have never met, after she had a falling out with her daughter many years ago.
This gripping and sinister thriller is narrated by The Grandmother, Yvonne, and The Father, Vince.
Vince is a one time petty criminal who is trying to turn his life around and do the best forms daughters. Yvonne is a sweet old lady who just wants to take care of her granddaughters.
For a while, despite the creepy and sinister undertone, I just couldn't see where this was going to go and then, OMG! THE TWISTS! I actually froze when the first big twist hit, totally stunned and was just staring at the page in disbelief! From then, I felt like I was on a rollercoaster as the shocking truth unravelled and took my breath away!
5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jane E. James and Joffe for an ARC in return for an honest review.
This gripping and sinister thriller is narrated by The Grandmother, Yvonne, and The Father, Vince.
Vince is a one time petty criminal who is trying to turn his life around and do the best forms daughters. Yvonne is a sweet old lady who just wants to take care of her granddaughters.
For a while, despite the creepy and sinister undertone, I just couldn't see where this was going to go and then, OMG! THE TWISTS! I actually froze when the first big twist hit, totally stunned and was just staring at the page in disbelief! From then, I felt like I was on a rollercoaster as the shocking truth unravelled and took my breath away!
5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jane E. James and Joffe for an ARC in return for an honest review.
September 8, 2024
The blurb of this book attracted me and I wanted to know exactly who this woman was.
Under horrific circumstances, Daisy and Alice find themselves living with their grandmother, a woman they’d never met. Straight away I got the sense that there was a lot she was hiding and the feeling of unease never left as I turned the pages, especially how she loathed her grandchildren’s dad Vince. Although I did feel sorry for the girls, at times I did find Alice annoying and thought Daisy, as the older sister was a much more interesting character. On the other hand though, I loved Vince as he turns his life around for the girls he loves so much. There are quite a few twists and some surprising revelations which kept me reading until late at night. And some of the things Yvonne says did make me laugh even though I’m still not sure if I liked her. Told from two points of view, Yvonne’s and Vince’s, this made for a more involved read and with each chapter I was looking forward to how the pair of them progressed in their mission to keep or take back the girls.
I really enjoyed The Grandmother and I’m looking forward to reading Jane’s previous books.
Under horrific circumstances, Daisy and Alice find themselves living with their grandmother, a woman they’d never met. Straight away I got the sense that there was a lot she was hiding and the feeling of unease never left as I turned the pages, especially how she loathed her grandchildren’s dad Vince. Although I did feel sorry for the girls, at times I did find Alice annoying and thought Daisy, as the older sister was a much more interesting character. On the other hand though, I loved Vince as he turns his life around for the girls he loves so much. There are quite a few twists and some surprising revelations which kept me reading until late at night. And some of the things Yvonne says did make me laugh even though I’m still not sure if I liked her. Told from two points of view, Yvonne’s and Vince’s, this made for a more involved read and with each chapter I was looking forward to how the pair of them progressed in their mission to keep or take back the girls.
I really enjoyed The Grandmother and I’m looking forward to reading Jane’s previous books.
September 10, 2024
What a read! I flew through this book at a million miles an hour just to see what happened next. I loved how well it showed the grandmother adapt to having the two girls. There were so many times I thought I had figured out what happened but I didn’t work it out and way left quite shocked by some parts. A must read for all thriller lovers and I will be recommending to my friends!
October 4, 2024
what a bunch of nutters
Oh, my, god. You really have to read this book if complex plots and psychological thrillers are what you’re in to. I mean, it’s twisted and weird and I like the way plot details are subtly slipped in at odd points in the book. I have to admit, I’d have read this in one were it not for bedtime approaching and well, you have to be careful of pillows don’t you? Seriously though, it’s one of the best books I’ve read this year.
Oh, my, god. You really have to read this book if complex plots and psychological thrillers are what you’re in to. I mean, it’s twisted and weird and I like the way plot details are subtly slipped in at odd points in the book. I have to admit, I’d have read this in one were it not for bedtime approaching and well, you have to be careful of pillows don’t you? Seriously though, it’s one of the best books I’ve read this year.
July 29, 2024
Immediately on the heels of reading a story about a grandmother who kidnaps her own grandchild, I figured I'd have burnout, but this was actually quite good and different. It is told in alternating points of view between the grandmother and the father of the children. In the beginning the grandmother is semi-likeable and the father is highly unlikeable, but strap on your seatbelts, because things are going to get pretty messy. I very much enjoyed watching this one unfold and learning all the nasty secrets.
September 12, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Overall Rating: 2 Stars
Sisters Daisy and Alice recently lost their mother to a mysterious murder that occurred in their own home and are brought to live with Yvonne Castle, their estranged grandmother whom they have never met. Their father Vince Spencer is a suspect in the murder, but the police can't prove it and he wants his daughters back. The Grandmother won't let this happen, over her dead body.
Each chapter is opened with the name of who's point of view it will be from, alternating between the Father and the Grandmother. Each character is very distinct and well formed, but are overall predictable. The side characters such as police or social workers end up forgettable, even during moments where they are heavily involved, which leads to important moments in the story becoming confusing and less impactful.
The concept of this book was incredibly interesting and I was so excited to read it since it was marketed as an "unpredictable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist," but I personally did not get that feeling from this book at all. This felt more like a family drama disguised as a murder mystery. The first half of the book was very slow, building up more about the Grandmother's and the Father's very different home lives rather than unraveling a thrilling mystery. The second half of the book is where the story definitely picks up, but all of the twists and "shocking" moments happen a breath apart giving the reader very little time for anything to sink in or be shocked by. I am unfortunately not at all surprised by the answer to the actual murder mystery, and the way it was revealed was a let down, only to be followed up by another twist that felt somewhat unrelated and unnecessary to the story.
The first half of the book was very slow to start, and the second half brought too much new information too quickly. I would've like to see another round of editing to shorten the beginning section of the book, and in exchange add more time unraveling all the twists and turns that happen towards the end, as that's where this book started to shine. Unfortunately in the end, the twists did not make me drop my jaw.
Overall Rating: 2 Stars
Sisters Daisy and Alice recently lost their mother to a mysterious murder that occurred in their own home and are brought to live with Yvonne Castle, their estranged grandmother whom they have never met. Their father Vince Spencer is a suspect in the murder, but the police can't prove it and he wants his daughters back. The Grandmother won't let this happen, over her dead body.
Each chapter is opened with the name of who's point of view it will be from, alternating between the Father and the Grandmother. Each character is very distinct and well formed, but are overall predictable. The side characters such as police or social workers end up forgettable, even during moments where they are heavily involved, which leads to important moments in the story becoming confusing and less impactful.
The concept of this book was incredibly interesting and I was so excited to read it since it was marketed as an "unpredictable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist," but I personally did not get that feeling from this book at all. This felt more like a family drama disguised as a murder mystery. The first half of the book was very slow, building up more about the Grandmother's and the Father's very different home lives rather than unraveling a thrilling mystery. The second half of the book is where the story definitely picks up, but all of the twists and "shocking" moments happen a breath apart giving the reader very little time for anything to sink in or be shocked by. I am unfortunately not at all surprised by the answer to the actual murder mystery, and the way it was revealed was a let down, only to be followed up by another twist that felt somewhat unrelated and unnecessary to the story.
The first half of the book was very slow to start, and the second half brought too much new information too quickly. I would've like to see another round of editing to shorten the beginning section of the book, and in exchange add more time unraveling all the twists and turns that happen towards the end, as that's where this book started to shine. Unfortunately in the end, the twists did not make me drop my jaw.
September 9, 2024
Here’s my review for The Grandmother by Jane E James
I found this book to be an interesting read, told from the perspective of the father and the grandmother it makes an intriguing read. The grandmother has never seen her grandchildren Daisy and Alice as she fell out with her daughter Scarlett when she met Vincent. She wasn’t invited to the wedding either. She is now meeting her grandchildren for the first time as her daughter is dead, she was murdered. She thinks she was killed by Vincent but he has an alibi, then she is told a shocking secret which she has promised to keep. Who killed her daughter? This is a gripping psychological read to find out the murderer and does the grandmother know the truth? I found this story to be an intriguing read but I enjoyed it. It was told by the father and the grandmother throughout the book which made for an interesting read. It was well written and plotted well, it was well thought out. It was an easy reading style. I like this author’s writing style.
Blurb :
I might be a grandmother. But I’m not some sweet, harmless old lady who people can push around.
Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.
Now he wants his daughters back.
Over my dead body.
I finally have a family of my own. And nobody is going to take it away from me.
AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.
This shocking story of family secrets and lies is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Steena Holmes, Valerie Keogh, Patricia MacDonald, Shalini Boland, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.
I found this book to be an interesting read, told from the perspective of the father and the grandmother it makes an intriguing read. The grandmother has never seen her grandchildren Daisy and Alice as she fell out with her daughter Scarlett when she met Vincent. She wasn’t invited to the wedding either. She is now meeting her grandchildren for the first time as her daughter is dead, she was murdered. She thinks she was killed by Vincent but he has an alibi, then she is told a shocking secret which she has promised to keep. Who killed her daughter? This is a gripping psychological read to find out the murderer and does the grandmother know the truth? I found this story to be an intriguing read but I enjoyed it. It was told by the father and the grandmother throughout the book which made for an interesting read. It was well written and plotted well, it was well thought out. It was an easy reading style. I like this author’s writing style.
Blurb :
I might be a grandmother. But I’m not some sweet, harmless old lady who people can push around.
Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.
Now he wants his daughters back.
Over my dead body.
I finally have a family of my own. And nobody is going to take it away from me.
AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.
This shocking story of family secrets and lies is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Steena Holmes, Valerie Keogh, Patricia MacDonald, Shalini Boland, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.
September 10, 2024
4.5⭐️ The Grandmother by Jane E James
I really enjoyed this booked, told by two different points of view, the father and the grandmother. Alice and Daisys Mam is murdered and they go to live with their grandmother who they’ve never met. I could feel the emotion and turmoil of the two little girls, I also warmed to Vince their father and the efforts he made with them.
A plot twist that kept me hanging on and waiting for the next turn which would come when not expected.
A really good enjoyable read. And looking forward to reading more books by Jane.
The blurb
I MIGHT BE A GRANDMOTHER. BUT I’M NOT SOME SWEET, HARMLESS OLD LADY WHO PEOPLE CAN PUSH AROUND.
TWO LITTLE GIRLS STAND WITH THEIR HEADS BOWED IN MY LIVING ROOM. I’M TOLD THEY’RE MY GRANDDAUGHTERS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I’VE MET THEM SINCE MY DAUGHTER AND I FELL OUT AFTER SHE MARRIED THAT WASTE OF SPACE, VINCE. DAISY IS NINE, AND ALICE SEVEN. DAISY IS THE SPITTING IMAGE OF HER MOTHER.
THEY VE COME TO LIVE WITH ME BECAUSE THEIR MOTHER - MY DAUGHTER - WAS MURDERED. IN HER OWN HOME WHILE THEY SLEPT CLOSE BY.
I THINK THEIR FATHER, VINCE, KILLED MY DAUGHTER.
BUT THE POLICE CAN’T PROVE IT. I’VE ALWAYS KNOWN HE WAS NO GOOD. HE TREATED MY DAUGHTER LIKE DIRT. I WARNED HER HED CHEAT ON HER - BUT SHE WOULDN’T LISTEN.
BUT THEN, MOST PEOPLE HAVE A DARK SIDE - AND 1M NO DIFFERENT.
NOW HE WANTS HIS DAUGHTERS BACK.
OVER MY DEAD BODY.
I FINALLY HAVE A FAMILY OF MY OWN. AND NOBODY IS GOING TO TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME.
Thank you to @joffebooks @janeejamesauthor and @zooloosbooktours for letting me review the book.
I really enjoyed this booked, told by two different points of view, the father and the grandmother. Alice and Daisys Mam is murdered and they go to live with their grandmother who they’ve never met. I could feel the emotion and turmoil of the two little girls, I also warmed to Vince their father and the efforts he made with them.
A plot twist that kept me hanging on and waiting for the next turn which would come when not expected.
A really good enjoyable read. And looking forward to reading more books by Jane.
The blurb
I MIGHT BE A GRANDMOTHER. BUT I’M NOT SOME SWEET, HARMLESS OLD LADY WHO PEOPLE CAN PUSH AROUND.
TWO LITTLE GIRLS STAND WITH THEIR HEADS BOWED IN MY LIVING ROOM. I’M TOLD THEY’RE MY GRANDDAUGHTERS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I’VE MET THEM SINCE MY DAUGHTER AND I FELL OUT AFTER SHE MARRIED THAT WASTE OF SPACE, VINCE. DAISY IS NINE, AND ALICE SEVEN. DAISY IS THE SPITTING IMAGE OF HER MOTHER.
THEY VE COME TO LIVE WITH ME BECAUSE THEIR MOTHER - MY DAUGHTER - WAS MURDERED. IN HER OWN HOME WHILE THEY SLEPT CLOSE BY.
I THINK THEIR FATHER, VINCE, KILLED MY DAUGHTER.
BUT THE POLICE CAN’T PROVE IT. I’VE ALWAYS KNOWN HE WAS NO GOOD. HE TREATED MY DAUGHTER LIKE DIRT. I WARNED HER HED CHEAT ON HER - BUT SHE WOULDN’T LISTEN.
BUT THEN, MOST PEOPLE HAVE A DARK SIDE - AND 1M NO DIFFERENT.
NOW HE WANTS HIS DAUGHTERS BACK.
OVER MY DEAD BODY.
I FINALLY HAVE A FAMILY OF MY OWN. AND NOBODY IS GOING TO TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME.
Thank you to @joffebooks @janeejamesauthor and @zooloosbooktours for letting me review the book.
August 13, 2024
I suppose I'm rating this a bit lower than others. This book was just OK for me. The author has been a hit or miss with me. This was average. Not bad, not great. I found it slow and I guess I wouldn't mind except the ending fell flat with me.
Scarlet is a single mom to 2 girls. Her husband left her for Leah who has since given birth to their new child. Scarlet gets murdered and Leah will not let Vince (Scarlet's ex husband) take in the 2 girls. Therefore, they go to live with their only relative, a grandmother they have never met. This grandmother has lots of secrets. Yvonne, the grandmother, was estranged from her daughter Scarlet. Alice is the younger child. Daisy is the older one. They are trying to adjust to their mom being gone, and Yvonne faces a lot of turmoil in her once very peaceful life. In the meantime, we hear about Vince and Leah and their new baby. Leah is quite the witch. Vince and Leah live in a housing estate and are not employed so for Vince it's impossible for him to take care of his other daughters.
I found the characters all very unlikable, even the children. The writing was good and flowed smoothly. The book alternates from 2 POV's, Vince and the grandmother, Yvonne. There are a lot of twists once you are pretty far into the book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe books for the ARC. I greatly appreciate it. I would recommend this book, as others seem to really like it.
Scarlet is a single mom to 2 girls. Her husband left her for Leah who has since given birth to their new child. Scarlet gets murdered and Leah will not let Vince (Scarlet's ex husband) take in the 2 girls. Therefore, they go to live with their only relative, a grandmother they have never met. This grandmother has lots of secrets. Yvonne, the grandmother, was estranged from her daughter Scarlet. Alice is the younger child. Daisy is the older one. They are trying to adjust to their mom being gone, and Yvonne faces a lot of turmoil in her once very peaceful life. In the meantime, we hear about Vince and Leah and their new baby. Leah is quite the witch. Vince and Leah live in a housing estate and are not employed so for Vince it's impossible for him to take care of his other daughters.
I found the characters all very unlikable, even the children. The writing was good and flowed smoothly. The book alternates from 2 POV's, Vince and the grandmother, Yvonne. There are a lot of twists once you are pretty far into the book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe books for the ARC. I greatly appreciate it. I would recommend this book, as others seem to really like it.
August 8, 2024
Whoa. The twist and turns that this one took! The book is full of drama, manipulation and jealously and had me hooked from jump!
It’s told from 2 povs … the grandmother (Yvonne Castle) and the father (Vince Spencer). Yvonne hasn’t spoken to her daughter Scarlet in almost a decade because of Vince, the low life ex druggie she married and had kids with. One day Yvonne gets a visit from the cops with the bad news that Scarlet is dead and her 2 granddaughters – Daisy and Alice need a new home because their father Vince, is not suitable to take care of them.
Yvonne thinks Vince had something to do with Scarlet’s death, since after all he left her for another woman, but the police can’t prove it. The girls go to live with Yvonne and it’s quite an adjustment for everybody. Yvonne gets along better with Alice who is 7, but has her work cut out with Daisy who is 9.
Vince tries to get his life together so he can get custody of the girls, but things aren’t so easy for him. We learn that Yvonne has a huge secret and if exposed, she’ll lose custody of the girls. The book takes us on a crazy ride where we find out who killed Scarlet and who gets full custody of the girls.
The book is fast paced and I was engaged the entire time and I did not see the twist at the end coming. This was definitely a good read!
Thank you Joffe Books for the digital arc.
It’s told from 2 povs … the grandmother (Yvonne Castle) and the father (Vince Spencer). Yvonne hasn’t spoken to her daughter Scarlet in almost a decade because of Vince, the low life ex druggie she married and had kids with. One day Yvonne gets a visit from the cops with the bad news that Scarlet is dead and her 2 granddaughters – Daisy and Alice need a new home because their father Vince, is not suitable to take care of them.
Yvonne thinks Vince had something to do with Scarlet’s death, since after all he left her for another woman, but the police can’t prove it. The girls go to live with Yvonne and it’s quite an adjustment for everybody. Yvonne gets along better with Alice who is 7, but has her work cut out with Daisy who is 9.
Vince tries to get his life together so he can get custody of the girls, but things aren’t so easy for him. We learn that Yvonne has a huge secret and if exposed, she’ll lose custody of the girls. The book takes us on a crazy ride where we find out who killed Scarlet and who gets full custody of the girls.
The book is fast paced and I was engaged the entire time and I did not see the twist at the end coming. This was definitely a good read!
Thank you Joffe Books for the digital arc.
September 3, 2024
Wowser, what a story, this was an absolute shocker of a read and I mean that in the good way. The story has just blown me away, it was gritty, intense, captivating, full on and a fair bit of sitting in the edge of my seat in anticipation as to what might happen next. Not to mention well written.
The story had me glued to it pages from the get go, eager to know the characters, seeing how they all link together, keeping an eye out for any clues or red herrings as to what might happen or be revealed. Not that I did guess, this story certainly kept me on my toes and guessing right to the very end.
I especially loved that the story was set near where I live, born and bread in Peterborough and so I recognised some of the places, street names etc, it just added a nice extra little touch to the story.
I’ve read about three books by this author Jane now and I have to say, I am impressed, as have enjoyed them all. I am looking forward to reading more of her books and have in fact got another one of hers on my kindle just waiting to be read.
So if you haven’t tried Jane’s books yet, then do give her a try and her books might just surprise you and like me, you’ll be going back for more.
The story had me glued to it pages from the get go, eager to know the characters, seeing how they all link together, keeping an eye out for any clues or red herrings as to what might happen or be revealed. Not that I did guess, this story certainly kept me on my toes and guessing right to the very end.
I especially loved that the story was set near where I live, born and bread in Peterborough and so I recognised some of the places, street names etc, it just added a nice extra little touch to the story.
I’ve read about three books by this author Jane now and I have to say, I am impressed, as have enjoyed them all. I am looking forward to reading more of her books and have in fact got another one of hers on my kindle just waiting to be read.
So if you haven’t tried Jane’s books yet, then do give her a try and her books might just surprise you and like me, you’ll be going back for more.
September 11, 2024
There were certainly plenty of twists in this book and just when you think you know a character you learn something new about them and it’s not always good.
This is told from the point of view of the grandmother, Yvonne, who starts out as a sweet old lady but one with dark secrets and the father, son-in-law Vince who starts out as a petty villain and a borderline abusive. However, as the story progressed I started to change my opinion of both of them and by the end Vince has become almost likeable and actually had my sympathy. In the beginning Yvonne is not at all happy to have two young children dumped on her. She is super house proud for a start, but she does her best and by the end of the book she has grown to love them so much she will do anything to keep them which makes for a thrilling finale with a twist I didn’t see coming.
The book is quite political in places, especially when the author describes the hell hole estate where Scarlet and Vince live and the spiral of unemployment and poverty it is impossible to escape from. If I had one criticism it would be that I do object to people of between 65 and 70 being described as old and frail but I expect when you’re in your twenties and thirties that’s the way we seem!!
This is told from the point of view of the grandmother, Yvonne, who starts out as a sweet old lady but one with dark secrets and the father, son-in-law Vince who starts out as a petty villain and a borderline abusive. However, as the story progressed I started to change my opinion of both of them and by the end Vince has become almost likeable and actually had my sympathy. In the beginning Yvonne is not at all happy to have two young children dumped on her. She is super house proud for a start, but she does her best and by the end of the book she has grown to love them so much she will do anything to keep them which makes for a thrilling finale with a twist I didn’t see coming.
The book is quite political in places, especially when the author describes the hell hole estate where Scarlet and Vince live and the spiral of unemployment and poverty it is impossible to escape from. If I had one criticism it would be that I do object to people of between 65 and 70 being described as old and frail but I expect when you’re in your twenties and thirties that’s the way we seem!!
October 21, 2024
Two girls, Daisy and Alice are sent to live with their grandmother after their mother is murdered. Their father would love to have custody of the girls, but he has no way to provide for them. He has no job and is living with his girlfriend and their baby daughter. This story is told in two POV's, the grandmother and the father. The grandmother has many secrets, but she's so happy to have her granddaughters with her. She regrets that her and her daughter had cut ties and she didn't get to know the girls when they were younger. The father has been arrested many times, and he can't hold a job. However, he decides to turn his life around and try to be a better father to the girls. Meanwhile, the grandmother knows that Vince is not a good father figure. She agrees to visits with the girls. However, she will never allow Vince to take the girls from her. She finally has a family again. This story has many twists and turns and the ending is one of those twists that will leave your jaw hanging open. Read it, I think you will like it. Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe books for providing a copy for an honest review.
September 4, 2024
I had no idea when I started reading this how clever it would end up being. At first it was fairly straightforward – a bit ordinary to be honest. But don’t be deceived. Nothing is what it seems and no-one is telling the truth.
First of all we have the ‘grandmother’, Yvonne Castle. A nice little old lady (less of the old – she’s quite a bit younger than me), but at times we see her true colours. And maybe she’s not quite so nice. She has no experience of children, but when her estranged daughter Scarlet is murdered, she offers to take in her granddaughters – Daisy and Alice – their father Vince being a ‘useless unemployed slob’, with a snarling wolf tattoo on his neck and a nice sideline as a getaway driver.
He left Scarlet when she was at her most vulnerable for Leah, and together they have a baby called Saffy. Vince adores her. But Leah is a slob, with her dirty kitchen, her useless parenting, her grown out roots and her disgusting bubble gum. Vince is so sorry he left Scarlet and the girls, now that he can see Leah for the spiteful, nasty piece of work that she really is.
Alice takes to her granny really quickly, but Daisy is far more suspicious. And I don’t blame her. She loves her daddy, in spite of his many faults. But Yvonne hates him, believing him to have killed Scarlet. And nothing is going to stand in her way when it comes to keeping the girls.
It all sounds so simple, but believe me it isn’t. There’s a jaw-dropping twist part way through that turns the whole story on its head and we start questioning who really is the baddy and who can be saved. I really enjoyed it. And the story around Lucky the dog is my favourite part.
Many thanks to @ZooloosBT for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.
First of all we have the ‘grandmother’, Yvonne Castle. A nice little old lady (less of the old – she’s quite a bit younger than me), but at times we see her true colours. And maybe she’s not quite so nice. She has no experience of children, but when her estranged daughter Scarlet is murdered, she offers to take in her granddaughters – Daisy and Alice – their father Vince being a ‘useless unemployed slob’, with a snarling wolf tattoo on his neck and a nice sideline as a getaway driver.
He left Scarlet when she was at her most vulnerable for Leah, and together they have a baby called Saffy. Vince adores her. But Leah is a slob, with her dirty kitchen, her useless parenting, her grown out roots and her disgusting bubble gum. Vince is so sorry he left Scarlet and the girls, now that he can see Leah for the spiteful, nasty piece of work that she really is.
Alice takes to her granny really quickly, but Daisy is far more suspicious. And I don’t blame her. She loves her daddy, in spite of his many faults. But Yvonne hates him, believing him to have killed Scarlet. And nothing is going to stand in her way when it comes to keeping the girls.
It all sounds so simple, but believe me it isn’t. There’s a jaw-dropping twist part way through that turns the whole story on its head and we start questioning who really is the baddy and who can be saved. I really enjoyed it. And the story around Lucky the dog is my favourite part.
Many thanks to @ZooloosBT for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.
August 29, 2024
A book that becomes more and more sinister as you get further in.
Two little girls are taken in by their hitherto unknown grandmother following the death of their mother. Their small-time crook father, Vince is initially arrested on suspicion of murder and is not equipped to look after his daughters, partially due to his totally unsympathetic new wife.
Vince soon realises that there is merit in leaving his daughters with their grandmother as she is comfortably well off.
We read this both from Vince and grandmother Yvonne’s point of view and while we initially hope that Yvonne will give the girls a stable home, it gradually becomes obvious that there is more to Yvonne than meets the eye. I loved the gradual realisation of the real circumstances this book brough about and I was kept reading late into the night.
There are multiple twists that keep the reader totally engaged as the truth slowly starts to dawn in our minds. The very last twist is totally and utterly unexpected.
A strong 4 stars from me with many thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC.
Two little girls are taken in by their hitherto unknown grandmother following the death of their mother. Their small-time crook father, Vince is initially arrested on suspicion of murder and is not equipped to look after his daughters, partially due to his totally unsympathetic new wife.
Vince soon realises that there is merit in leaving his daughters with their grandmother as she is comfortably well off.
We read this both from Vince and grandmother Yvonne’s point of view and while we initially hope that Yvonne will give the girls a stable home, it gradually becomes obvious that there is more to Yvonne than meets the eye. I loved the gradual realisation of the real circumstances this book brough about and I was kept reading late into the night.
There are multiple twists that keep the reader totally engaged as the truth slowly starts to dawn in our minds. The very last twist is totally and utterly unexpected.
A strong 4 stars from me with many thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC.
October 19, 2024
The Grandmother by Jane E. James was an excellent Psychological Thriller which will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next. This book was told from the perspective of the father and the grandmother which made it an intriguing read.
"Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen"
WoW this book was so good I ended up reading it in 1 seating...........I highly recommend The Grandmother.
Big Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for my ARC.
"Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen"
WoW this book was so good I ended up reading it in 1 seating...........I highly recommend The Grandmother.
Big Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for my ARC.
July 27, 2024
Yvonne Castle has been estranged from her daughter, Scarlet, since she married Vince, an unemployed petty criminal, so she’s never met her two granddaughters, Daisy and Alice. Vince had left Scarlet for Leah, so she was bringing the girls up on her own.
Scarlet is murdered and a home has to be found for Daisy and Alice. As Vince seems incapable, the social worker chooses to send the girls to live with Yvonne, a wealthy widow with a beautiful home. Vince knows that he needs to get his act together if he wants any chance of getting his girls back, so he works hard to turn his life around, but Yvonne isn’t going to let them go that easily.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it. Plenty of possible perpetrators with lots of twists and turns in the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
Scarlet is murdered and a home has to be found for Daisy and Alice. As Vince seems incapable, the social worker chooses to send the girls to live with Yvonne, a wealthy widow with a beautiful home. Vince knows that he needs to get his act together if he wants any chance of getting his girls back, so he works hard to turn his life around, but Yvonne isn’t going to let them go that easily.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it. Plenty of possible perpetrators with lots of twists and turns in the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.
August 7, 2024
The Grandmother is a fast paced read that does indeed have that jaw dropping twist .
Crazy meets crazy and I love crazy .
Two sisters Daisy 9 and Alice 7 are sent to live with their grandmother who they had never met after the suspicious death of their mum.
Vince their dad has to clean up his act in order to get custody of the girls and for the most part he tries.
Now for the Grandmother.
Well Yvonne is not your typical Grandmother.
She is hiding the biggest secret of all.
The girls are leary of her and rightly so.
I trusted no one but hope for the best.
Twists and turns, secrets, lies and suspicion keeps the pages turning quickly and the end will surprise you.
This was my first Jane E James book ( where I have been) but it certainly wont be my last as I race to catch up.
Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for a fantastic read and introducing me to the author Jane E James.
I highly recommend
Crazy meets crazy and I love crazy .
Two sisters Daisy 9 and Alice 7 are sent to live with their grandmother who they had never met after the suspicious death of their mum.
Vince their dad has to clean up his act in order to get custody of the girls and for the most part he tries.
Now for the Grandmother.
Well Yvonne is not your typical Grandmother.
She is hiding the biggest secret of all.
The girls are leary of her and rightly so.
I trusted no one but hope for the best.
Twists and turns, secrets, lies and suspicion keeps the pages turning quickly and the end will surprise you.
This was my first Jane E James book ( where I have been) but it certainly wont be my last as I race to catch up.
Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for a fantastic read and introducing me to the author Jane E James.
I highly recommend
September 2, 2024
have to say from the outset, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although I’m not a fan of books in the first person, this couldn’t have been written any other way.
I loved Yvonne and her acerbic tongue, albeit with a smile on her face, she was cunning and clever and outwitted them all. If ever it went on the tv, Maureen Lipman would be the ideal actress to take the part. I could almost visualise her in the part as I’m reading it.
Vince was likeable too in his own way, one of life’s misfits who had never had much, got waylaid by women but for all that he loved his children, and tried his best to do the right thing.
What follows is very clever writing and even I was surprised at the twists the book took, although I did wonder when reading how it would all pan out. I think the ending was the biggest shock to all and I did feel a bit sad at the outcome.
I won’t say any more for fear of spoiling it for other readers, but as they always say “revenge is a dish best eaten cold”.
My thanks to Joffe Books and the author for the ARC
I loved Yvonne and her acerbic tongue, albeit with a smile on her face, she was cunning and clever and outwitted them all. If ever it went on the tv, Maureen Lipman would be the ideal actress to take the part. I could almost visualise her in the part as I’m reading it.
Vince was likeable too in his own way, one of life’s misfits who had never had much, got waylaid by women but for all that he loved his children, and tried his best to do the right thing.
What follows is very clever writing and even I was surprised at the twists the book took, although I did wonder when reading how it would all pan out. I think the ending was the biggest shock to all and I did feel a bit sad at the outcome.
I won’t say any more for fear of spoiling it for other readers, but as they always say “revenge is a dish best eaten cold”.
My thanks to Joffe Books and the author for the ARC
September 9, 2024
This will be the fourth book that I've read by this author - I'm just missing the first written! - and have loved them all so far!
This was another shocking and intense read that had me on edge from start to finish!
I love the writing style that immediately invokes a sense of tension, even before we know what we're dealing with.
Here, Yvonne is presented with her two granddaughters after their mother was murdered.
After a fall out over the girls' father, Yvonne hadn't seen her daughter in years and had never met the grandchildren
I quite liked Yvonne in the main, as she was determined to get to the bottom of things and she did agree to take the girls in and keep them safe from Vince.
But, she clearly had little experience dealing with the children and I found it hard watching the kids trying to bond at first.
This was a great storyline, which I won't be giving spoilers for, but there were some great twists and this really didn't go the way I'd been expecting at all!
Somewhere near the middle came a real shocker that then had the book taking on a whole new direction.
This worked brilliantly and I had no clue who to trust from then on!
Another great read and I really must grab the first book sometimes soon to catch up!
This was another shocking and intense read that had me on edge from start to finish!
I love the writing style that immediately invokes a sense of tension, even before we know what we're dealing with.
Here, Yvonne is presented with her two granddaughters after their mother was murdered.
After a fall out over the girls' father, Yvonne hadn't seen her daughter in years and had never met the grandchildren
I quite liked Yvonne in the main, as she was determined to get to the bottom of things and she did agree to take the girls in and keep them safe from Vince.
But, she clearly had little experience dealing with the children and I found it hard watching the kids trying to bond at first.
This was a great storyline, which I won't be giving spoilers for, but there were some great twists and this really didn't go the way I'd been expecting at all!
Somewhere near the middle came a real shocker that then had the book taking on a whole new direction.
This worked brilliantly and I had no clue who to trust from then on!
Another great read and I really must grab the first book sometimes soon to catch up!
September 6, 2024
The Grandmother by Jane E. James.
I did enjoy this book. I loved the cover. Twisty and gripping. I did not see that coming. My jaw was on the floor.
Blurb.
I might be a grandmother. But I’m not some sweet, harmless old lady who people can push around.
Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.
Now he wants his daughters back.
Over my dead body.
I finally have a family of my own. And nobody is going to take it away from me.
I did enjoy this book. I loved the cover. Twisty and gripping. I did not see that coming. My jaw was on the floor.
Blurb.
I might be a grandmother. But I’m not some sweet, harmless old lady who people can push around.
Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince.
They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by.
I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.
Now he wants his daughters back.
Over my dead body.
I finally have a family of my own. And nobody is going to take it away from me.
August 10, 2024
Woah! This is one crazy ride into psychological fiction! A truly unique book that will stay in my memory, and very much have Jane E. James on my radar for future reads.
This book starts on the aftermath of the death of troubled Scarlett, who has, unfortunately, met an untimely end due to presumed murder. Amongst suspects is her ex husband, Vince, and much of the narration is from his perspective. The other dominant voice in the narration is 'The Grandmother'. Scarlett and Vince have 2 daughters, and as Vince has shacked up (and had a baby) with a new partner, Grandmother, Yvonne, takes the girls in. The story that unfolds reveals not only the murderer, but a host of other craziness to boot (all of which is highly entertaining!!)
Such a good read, well deserving of a 5+* rating!
My thanks to netGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.
This book starts on the aftermath of the death of troubled Scarlett, who has, unfortunately, met an untimely end due to presumed murder. Amongst suspects is her ex husband, Vince, and much of the narration is from his perspective. The other dominant voice in the narration is 'The Grandmother'. Scarlett and Vince have 2 daughters, and as Vince has shacked up (and had a baby) with a new partner, Grandmother, Yvonne, takes the girls in. The story that unfolds reveals not only the murderer, but a host of other craziness to boot (all of which is highly entertaining!!)
Such a good read, well deserving of a 5+* rating!
My thanks to netGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.
September 5, 2024
Two Little Girls find themselves living with a Grandmother that they never knew they had after their mother is murdered. The Grandmother suspects that the girls father killed her. I think the author did a stellar job of writing from the Grandmother's perspective to the Father's as the chapters progressed. I found myself changing my alliances frequently as more of the story comes to life. The family drama, secrets and lies is just a small part of the plot but the twists OMG I was literally frozen to the spot and utterly speechless! I may have just screamed with the shock but as it's all slowly unraveled it makes perfect sense and I can't believe I didn't see it earlier. The only characters that I liked and felt for was the two little girls. The plot is so well written because of how it slowly unraveled and the changes of perspective.
September 7, 2024
Mrs. Castle to the world is a sweet, respectable old lady who compassionately took in her two granddaughters when her daughter was murdered in her bed.
She has never seen them before as she hasn't spoken to Scarlett since she married Vince, the scoundrel.
But nothing is as it seems, who killed the girls mother?
Does their father know anything of that night?
Does Vince's latest girlfriend?
Also who is the enigmatic Mrs. Castle?
That lady is as deep as the ocean and hiding more secrets than a squirrel hides nuts in winter.
Everyone is lying or has something to hide so who did really murder Scarlett?
Wow this was gripping and omg what an open ended ending!!!
I wanted so so much more, it was kind of left on a cliffhanger.
The author desperately needs a "What happens next" follow up, I'm waaay too invested in these characters now!
Wide open for a sequel at some point. (I hope.)
She has never seen them before as she hasn't spoken to Scarlett since she married Vince, the scoundrel.
But nothing is as it seems, who killed the girls mother?
Does their father know anything of that night?
Does Vince's latest girlfriend?
Also who is the enigmatic Mrs. Castle?
That lady is as deep as the ocean and hiding more secrets than a squirrel hides nuts in winter.
Everyone is lying or has something to hide so who did really murder Scarlett?
Wow this was gripping and omg what an open ended ending!!!
I wanted so so much more, it was kind of left on a cliffhanger.
The author desperately needs a "What happens next" follow up, I'm waaay too invested in these characters now!
Wide open for a sequel at some point. (I hope.)
September 3, 2024
A while ago, I read another book by Jane E. James and I enjoyed it a lot – so, when I saw that she had a new book out, I knew I had to read this one also! And it did not disappoint.
The story is filled with mind games. With half-truths, outright lies, and then some random snippets of truth that look weird.
A father. A grandmother. Who is the good guy here? Who is the real bad guy? What? And now the other one is the bad guy? And then – what? What? Secrets. Lies. Tension. And the final twist! Omg.
The publisher says this book is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Steena Holmes, Valerie Keogh, Patricia MacDonald, Shalini Boland, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh. I have to agree! It is. It most definitely is.
The story is filled with mind games. With half-truths, outright lies, and then some random snippets of truth that look weird.
A father. A grandmother. Who is the good guy here? Who is the real bad guy? What? And now the other one is the bad guy? And then – what? What? Secrets. Lies. Tension. And the final twist! Omg.
The publisher says this book is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Steena Holmes, Valerie Keogh, Patricia MacDonald, Shalini Boland, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh. I have to agree! It is. It most definitely is.
September 7, 2024
When their mother dies unexpectedly, Daisy and Alice are taken in by a grandmother they've never met while their father is under investigation for her death.
Yvonne is determined to shield her grandchildren from their father, no matter what it takes.
"The Grandmother" may seem like a simple story of a concerned grandmother protecting her grandchildren from their father, but there's more to it than meets the eye.
I enjoyed the story but felt it could have been as compelling with fewer words.
Thanks to Zooloos Book Tours and Joffe Books for this gifted ARC that was provided via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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Yvonne is determined to shield her grandchildren from their father, no matter what it takes.
"The Grandmother" may seem like a simple story of a concerned grandmother protecting her grandchildren from their father, but there's more to it than meets the eye.
I enjoyed the story but felt it could have been as compelling with fewer words.
Thanks to Zooloos Book Tours and Joffe Books for this gifted ARC that was provided via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
#TheGrandmother #JaneEJames #NetGalley #BookTour #ZooloosBookTours #JoffeBooks #ARC
September 9, 2024
Thank you, Joffe Books and NetGalley, for a gifted copy of this new release.
Book Shelf Raiders September Read - A book written by a female author.
"The Grandmother" is a gripping thriller that switches between the perspectives of a grandmother and a father raising two young girls after their mother's recent passing. The story is captivating, with intricate characters and unexpected plot developments.
Having read other books by this author, I was aware of her entertaining writing style, and this new release does not disappoint. I'm excited to explore more of her future releases and delve into her existing catalogue of work.
I highly recommend "The Grandmother" to fans of this genre or anyone familiar with the author's writing.
Book Shelf Raiders September Read - A book written by a female author.
"The Grandmother" is a gripping thriller that switches between the perspectives of a grandmother and a father raising two young girls after their mother's recent passing. The story is captivating, with intricate characters and unexpected plot developments.
Having read other books by this author, I was aware of her entertaining writing style, and this new release does not disappoint. I'm excited to explore more of her future releases and delve into her existing catalogue of work.
I highly recommend "The Grandmother" to fans of this genre or anyone familiar with the author's writing.
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