It is my absolute pleasure to be on the tour for this outstanding read,
Staring at the plot: A Scottish journalist enters a dark online world in this unsettling novel of men, women, resentment, and rage . . .
Edinburgh reporter Frankie has finally been assigned a high-profile crime story about a series of sexual assaults, and relishes her big break. Her article focuses on the issue of women’s safety, which doesn’t seem to have improved much since the era of the Yorkshire Ripper.
When Frankie begins to face a torrent of abuse online, she discovers the phenomenon of incels—the men who are trying to stop her from covering the story. But she refuses to back down. What she doesn’t realise is that in this murky online world, one man is being goaded into a spectacular and shocking attack with Frankie as his main target . .
Bobs and Books honest review:
I read this book in one sitting last night, and to be honest, Ive been thinking all day, how would a review of mine even give this book the 5 star review it deserves.
I got completely sucked into this from the off and if anything, only got more gripped.
I'll admit I was perhaps a tad cynical when I learnt that Frankie was a journalist wanting to write hard journalism, but this takes this to a whole new level. Her perception of life and outlook seems to change quite dramatically and drastically as she fights for feminism in a passionate way.
There is a sinister group always lurking, and I felt on edge constantly worried and thinking when they may attack next. I went from wanting to scream at Frankie for her naivety, whilst in the next breath saluting her bravery and passion.
This couldn't be more timely as news surrounds us with female violence, and murder and the title of the book really does give a clear message to 'Open Your Eyes.'
P.S The ending far from disappoints.
About the author:
Heather was born in Scotland and after moving around Europe with her parents and sister, settled in Hampshire where she met her husband, Stuart.
After leaving the rat-race in 2018, Heather re-trained as an editor and proof-reader and entered the world of publishing. These days she works as a part-time freelancer and a part-time Commissioning Advisor for Bloodhound.
Heather was inspired to start writing her novel by the authors who have become her closest friends. Now the ideas are flowing she has plans to write several more over the coming years.
When she isn’t reading, Heather enjoys spending her time watching sport – especially her beloved rugby – and exploring the British countryside with Stuart.
Heather’s debut novel will be published by Bloodhound in Summer 2021.
For regular bookish updates, you can follow Heather on Twitter: @LifeBookish
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