Wow, this book was not what I was expecting, but it was a really great read, one that had me hooked from the start to the finish.
The Premise, 5 strangers trapped in a cafe with a crazy gunman, this sounded a lot like a real-life siege in Sydney a few years ago.
These strangers have nothing apparent in common, but as we slowly get to meet each of the hostages, as well as the gunman, we learn their stories and they learn about each other. They all have secrets and demons that are uncovered as the story and the siege progresses and they will all make decisions that may change their lives. I was completely invested in the lives of all the characters and their plight to get out of a desperate situation with their lives. This was an emotional read for me and the situation changed from minute to minute.
I really don’t want to give anything away about this book other than to say it was a fabulous read and I highly recommend it. As other reviewers have said, to say too much would be giving things away and would spoil it for you all.
Thanks to Allen & Unwin Australia for a copy of this novel in return for an honest review.
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I haven’t read this author before but I know a few people who are fans.
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I really want to read one she wrote a couple of years ago called See You In September, about a girl who goes to NZ on holiday and joins a cult. It sounds great, after reading this and enjoying it so much, it’s now on my download list.
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