Review: Fabulous Debut
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2013
This is Jackie Ashenden’s debut book and what a high impact debut it is. Falling for Finn had me engrossed on so many levels. And of course I was Falling for Finn from the first moment he stalked onto the page.The heroine is such an intriguing mix of caution and courage and it’s obvious that Finn gets that right from the start. This is a friends to lovers story so Anna and Finn have a long history dating back to their childhood. Anna’s recent trauma has made her withdraw even from this friendship so Finn is already off balance and offside when she turns up on his doorstep.What she asks of him will change that friendship forever. Finn knows that, but Anna hasn’t really thought it through. Thus begins a roller coaster ride of emotion as they challenge each other and test the boundaries of their friendship. And maybe even break them.I found this book intensely engaging and am not ashamed to say I cried at some points. Both Finn and Anna are very real people in their strengths and vulnerabilities. I loved this book and there were some breakout moments that really showed the magic Jackie Ashenden is capable of delivering. I look forward to seeing more of her work.