Gemma Reeves | Victoria Park | Out Now | Review | Blog Tour

Plot: Twelve lives, twelve months. Told from multiple perspectives over changing seasons. These interwoven tales give glimpses into the love, loss & resilience of a community.

I adored this debut, it is lyrical & thought-provoking! Reeves peels back the layers and shines a spotlight on the most intimate moments challenging people's lives. It is brimming with heartwarming and heartbreaking moments. 

"Love was sky blue, like looking out of an aeroplane window for the first time." 

People:  The characters have depth and diversity. They easily jump off the page and some will stay with you long after you leave their story, for me imparticular Mona & Wolfe. It was fascinating to see their stories encroach on one another in their subtle, surprising ways, to see how their community is more entwined than it first seems. 

Pace: It's a slow-paced story of reflection, with hopefulness at its heart showcasing human resilience with sprinkles of humour throughout. This certainly won't be a book for everyone but if you like a peek into the lives of others and the freedom to imagine your own endings, pick this up you will love it.

Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Allen & Unwin UK & Anne Cater for sending me this title. All opinions are my own.

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