This story deals with one family’s tragedy and the heartbreaking pain that comes with loss, grief, blame and forgiveness. It is a very emotional read. I thank St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Great, multi-faceted characters. Very interesting plot. Vivid descriptions. I felt every emotion. Kept me intrigued from the first page to the last. Simply a GREAT read!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

This book took me awhile to get through because of the nature of the subject. Emotional books like this are not my usual forte but I did enjoy this book. I thought that the author kept the plot moving at a good pace which kept this book from feeling like it was dragging. Some of the disjointed sentences threw me off but I think that was meant to mimic the families grief. Or maybe it’s just the authors style.

Wow, what a captivating story. Best words to describe it would be hope and redemption. This was an emotional rollercoaster! I would definitely recommend this if you need a read that will pull at your heartstrings and make you sit back and think....

The subject matter of this book was difficult to handle (especially as a mother), but Jesse Blackladder handled it with the utmost care; from tackling the grief of the entire family to examining the healing process, she thoroughly explores loss and grief. Overall, a poignant read that will stay with me for a long time.

Working my way through on NetGalley backlog & decided on this one. This book is an emotional rollercoaster, dealing with a family tragedy. While I was able to empathize, it did drag in parts. Thanks for the opportunity to read and review.

Wow, way to tug on the heartstrings Jesse Blackadder! This book had all the emotions because the author did not just describe them, you felt them for yourself, like you were there, living them. Amazing job!

Truly hearbreaking and every parent's worse nightmare. The Brennan family moves to South Wales into a wonderful (purple) house with a pool and a new life! Everyone is busy doing their own thing when tradgedy strikes and no one was witness to it quick enough. The book goes on with the family trying to greive and recover after their world is shaken apart. Full of emotion and pain, but beautifully witten.

Trying to catch up on my major backlist galleys and this was one. Unfortunately, my file was missing the story, so I can’t review. Just leaving 5 stars.

In the Blink of an Eye is the first book I’ve read by Jesse Blackadder. It focuses on the grief faced by a family and the different ways they experienced such a terrible tragedy. Overall, it was a good read, but parts of it dragged a little bit for me.

Imagine to have to deal with the type of loss a parent never wants to experience. The book is well written and the reader feels the family's pain throughout the book. Recommended if you like reading something heart wrenching.

IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THE GALLEY WAS GONE.

I was made welcome to an advanced review copy (ARC) of In the Blink of an Eye months before the title went into publication. And I regret to say that viewing the dialogue was slightly delayed due to other business ventures that required my immediate attention. More recently, however, the time has permitted me to resume my reading; and I made completing In the Blink of an Eye priority number one, considering that its release date had been rapidly approaching. But unfortunately, I am unable to assess this title for reasons resulting from an incomplete galley.

While my experience with literary works published by St. Martin's Press/Macmillan has thus far been nothing short of exciting, it is disappointing that I will have to delay this latest work even further. I hope to add my analysis of In the Blink of an Eye to the Reviews by Cat Ellington book series in the future as I am sure the narrative displays a fascinating plot centered around a tremendous cast. However, until then, I will set my rating scale to neutral as a gesture of respect for its publisher.


REVIEWER’S NOTE: It is my kind pleasure to thank St. Martin's Press/Macmillan for its consideration, as well as for its appreciation, of the Cat Ellington book review. My critique of this work will be published no sooner than I have concluded it at a future date. Congratulations on yet another publication.

Analysis of In the Blink of an Eye by Jesse Blackadder is courtesy of the Reviews by Cat Ellington book series

Date of Partial Review: Monday, April 1, 2019

Although I started off enjoying this book, the story became hard to follow and became uninteresting. Overall a good read to pass the time, but not to my taste.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I am almost speechless after reading this poignant book about love, loss, grief, blame and forgiveness. I unfortunately have lost a son that was almost 2 yrs old and after reading this book I really had to think about all of the similarities that myself and this author experienced. Jesse Blackadder does an exceptional job of writing in three different perspectives that I could actually feel the pain that each of them experienced. It was a crushing blow to the Brennen family as they moved somewhere that was determined to be better for them. Most had no say in the move however, once it was done it was done. The emotions are raw and almost cathartic as you try to understand why each character has chosen their way to deal with the catastrophic event that took place. I really think that this book helped me in a way that no other has ever done before. Realizing that I am not alone in this world and that others have lost someone so precious to them also. Thank you for writing this book. You may never understand how it affects others but for me, I truly loved this story of redemption and forgiveness. Those are two of human kinds best qualities

Thank you to netgalley as well as the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

A very interesting, fast paced read. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to upcoming books by the author and highly recommend this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and publisher for supplying my copy of the book in exchange of an honest and unbiased review

In the Blink of an Eye by Jesse Backadder

Brief Summary: The Brennen family; parents Finn and Bridget and their sons Toby and Jarrah recently relocated to New South Wales from their home in Tazmania. They are still acclimating to their new setting when tragedy strikes begging questions of who is responsible and grief for all.

Highlights: The novel has three narrators, who each view the tragedy and grieve differently. The narrators all react differently from taking blame to wanting to end one’s own life. I found the different journeys through grief arriving at forgiveness interesting. I also found the legal aspects interesting. I kept thinking about what I would do if I was in that situation. This book was based on the authors own experience, which gives a reality check.

Explanation of Rating: 3/5; parts of the book were hard to listen too and oved slowly.

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review

"In the Blink of an Eye" is a fascinating novel. Focusing on the stage of grief and the people going through them. It's definitely a well written and interesting look into a story of loss and what happens in the aftermath.

Wow, I'm not sure how to review this because I'm so torn... On one hand, I found it to be a beautifully written, yet incredibly sad novel. But on the other hand, except for the 15-year-old, this novel is about a collection of lazy, self-absorbed adults that care about nothing other than themselves. The majority of readers seem to absolutely love this book so I'm probably in the minority here. The overall premise was interesting, but Finn and Bridget were just too much for me. I admire the challenges of trying to hold/put back together such a fractured family, but my dislike for the parents prevented me from liking this one.

*Thanks to NetGalley for providing this review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Eweee, something is wrong with this picture! Honestly, this isn't an Island and you aren't supposed to be devoid of morals, so this failed pretty quickly. Anyone would know their almost adult son shouldn't be sans clothing with the family. (Gah!)  So it's messed up and never gets fixed. The ending isn't even good. 
My copy came from Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.