One Step Too Far
I didn't guess the twist... I simply had no idea whatsoever and when it was laid down in front of me I felt as though I'd been punched. The book's a keeper too. Next time round you'll know how it all works out but there's a great deal of pleasure to be had in re-reading.thebookbag.co.ukThe author reveals Emily's motivations for leaving her family with great patience and narrative skill... (there is) excellent dramatic pacing, dialogue and prose, culminating in poignant concluding chapters which examine Emily's decisions without sentimentality. An evocative, skillful novel about the price of escape. Recommended.Kirkus ReviewsIt's compelling, gripping, frightening, embarrassing, deeply sad and lovely all at once. A truly gripping human story. Just read it. You won't be sorry. I loved this book.myzennana.comWOW! This one is a winner! While the plot might seem like a movie-of-the-week , the gorgeous writing elevates it to fine contemporary literature. By the end, I was truly aching for Emily/Cat, desperate to know her secret. And when it was finally revealed I gasped out loud! This is an excellent example of how a book can play our emotions like an instrument... I am praying that someone options this for the big screen.Suzanne Rogers, South Carolina, USAs Emily starts her new life in London I never stopped rooting for her... What also really stood out was how real it all felt. Locations are described vividly and you can almost smell Emily's first London lodgings. It's a real page-turner, a must for fans of Jodi Picoult and David Nicholls's One Day.Sandie Kirk, SurreyTina Seskis slams us straight in to the heart of her debut novel no warm-up, no fictional foreplay... A neat, intertwining story of interesting characters, told mainly through flashback episodes some dark, but enough which are funny, entertaining, warm and human to make this a rewarding journey.Christian, globaljunkie.netThe author does a wonderful job of keeping the reader guessing and clueless until she's ready to let you in on the secret. And when she finally does, the reader should be prepared for a jaw-dropper. Seskis's book was a wonderful read that I fully expect to quickly rise on the list of bestsellers.Catherine Armstrong, Rochester Public Library, USBeautifully written and well-paced, it has an endearing, fascinating and realistic set of characters, many of whom we might recognize from our own lives, with a sense of mystery, sadness, joy and anticipation. The story is powerfully told, descriptive and vivid, with twists and turns which kept me reading, intrigued, until the early hours... A must-read and destined for great success. Highly recommended, 5 stars at least!Christine Miller, author, christinemiller.coIt was so compelling, so engrossing, so thought-provoking... I found all the players totally engaging and found myself caring very deeply about Emily's fate. The pace was just right, (with) episodes of Mansfield-like stream-of-consciousness that reflected Emily's state of mind at the time and made me feel her panic, rage, fear, whatever. Well done!Helen Say, Herts, UKI would have to compare this favorably with Gone Girl. The pacing and suspense are great, and I definitely was hooked early. I liked it, and will recommend it to many, including book groups.Avid, goodreads.comA highly enjoyable and compelling read with all the right elements of a page-turner just the right amount of information dripped in to keep the reader interested.Penny Faith, author, LondonSuperb story. Budding authors should read this novel to see how a good book can be written. I give this 6 stars out of 5. It would make a great movie!Christopher French, Tauranga, New Zealand--yourultimateresource.comSuperb story. Budding authors should read this novel to see how a good book can be written. I give this 6 stars out of 5. It would make a great movie!Christopher French, Tauranga, New ZealandA compelling and intense novel. There was not one point in this brilliantly written story that I could clearly know what would happen to Cat. The world building put me right there, watching over Cat s shoulder, living her story along with her.Dii, Tome TenderI would compare it to the movie The Sixth Sense there is a major twist ending that hits you right in the gut, and if you go back and read it again, the clues are all there, you just didn t put them together properly. The book is incredibly entertaining, and well-paced to keep you hanging on and wanting more... a great read.allisonwrites.comIt certainly stands up to the old journalistic premise of grabbing your readers right from the beginning and the overall concept is very interesting and original. It was an undeniably good read and the writing and descriptiveness was great.Dave Sheehan, LondonWOW is all I can say!! I read all kinds of books but that was really well written. It touches on so many themes and the ending is just awesome. Totally didn t see that happening. And now I m going to have to read it all over again.Chrissy Paech, MelbourneLoved this book, am in awe! Cried three times and not in the obvious places. I thought it was brilliant. I couldn t stop reading it. Loved the characters and the twist at the end. Not a great ad for Finsbury Park though!Donna Malone, LondonI think this is a story from which the reader may take away several different ideas... I found myself thinking how the best things, the moments we truly cherish and remember come when we choose to place another s needs/wants above our own. 5 stars.Teresa Turner, goodreads.comThis book is fantastic. I could not put it down and found the story kept me utterly hooked. I really liked the main character and her flat mate Angel. The ending was great and a total surprise. I am really impressed and would definitely look for other titles that the author had written!Alice Baldock, HertsI was hooked after the first few chapters! I was not expecting the twist in it, but it was very clever - I just wonder where the author gets her inspiration from! --Nicola Young, SurreyA truly compelling read.The heat is like another person to push past as I make my way along the platform. I board the train although I don t know whether I should, after all. I sit tense amongst the commuters, moving with the carriage and the crowds from my old life into my new one.  Tina Seskis forthcoming book absorbed me right from the beginning. Beautifully written and well-paced, it has an endearing, fascinating and realistic set of characters, many of whom we might recognize from our own lives, with a sense of mystery, sadness, joy and anticipation. The story is powerfully told, descriptive and vivid, with twists and turns which kept me reading, intrigued, until the early hours. And I didn t see the very clever shocker coming at all: a must-read and destined for great success. Highly recommended 5 stars at least! --yourultimateresource.com