Very cleverly written book that interlinked “3” lives with ease. From the first few pages it had me guessing what had happened to Michael and wondering if history really had repeated itself.

Loved this book and the twists in it. It is one that keeps you thinking through quite a lot of it but with lots of well thought out emotional moments in there too

I really enjoyed this book - although the writing from different perspectives was slightly confusing at first, it became apparent why it had be written in that way.

Was rooting for the main character by the end of it - even though they were really flawed!

Ellie looks after her grandson Josh every Monday without fail, she loves him more than life itself.
Ellie has discovered that her husband had been having a affair and confronts him but he swears blind that it was just a one off and Ellie believes him.
On a warm Monday Josh asks to play outside in the garden but Ellie was reluctant to do so as the naighbours were having building work done.
Being reassured by her husband that everything was safe Ellie agreed but with tragic consequences.

This is the best book I've read this year. We find out all about Ellie and Jo and how their lives are interwoven. This book deals with homelessness and mental health issues. It explores Ellie's past and how it affects her present. A really poignant read. A page turner which I couldn't put down. Would highly recommend.

I couldn't figure out the connection between Ellie and Jo which made this book so gripping - the twist was very unexpected.

There are likeable leads and supporting characters you can't stand - in a good way! The plot is interesting and keeps up a fast pace throughout. Thrillers often stumble at the 'reveal' but for me this book didn't falter - it's very addictive.

I've read a few books by Jane Corry so was thrilled to find this on NetGalley. Corry can definitely be relied upon to deliver a solid thriller. I'll be recommending this book to friends and look forward to the next.

4.5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley, Jane Corry and Penguin for my free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was an amazing book with a denouement that was totally unexpected, I thought I had it all -worked out but realised that I was way of beam. How the author thought out all the intricacies of both Ellie and Jo's lives was nothing short of brilliant, planning alone must have taken forever. There wasn't a moment when your attention was diverted, I had a very hard job putting the book down in between reads. The characters were well rounded and detailed in every way, I could see them all in my imagination. I would highly recommend this novel and can't wait to find something else by the same author, an extremely enjoyable read.

I Looked Away is a tense psychological thriller, I must admit to being a little confused to start with, two different characters and the time changes from present to past.
The characters were very well rounded, believable both the good and the bad. The sufferings of the two main characters was laid bare, heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting
I’m afraid to say anymore of the storyline in case I give away any spoilers.
An emotional journey but a satisfying one
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

Wow. I have loved all of Jane cory’s books and this is now my favourite. A completely original, heart wrenching tale which begs the question how well can we ever know someone. I worked out the twist in the story but it was still fantastic and very well written. Highly recommended

Ellie had a abusive stepmother, after her mother died her father remarried and her stepmother never really liked her.
She had another child and made Ellie look after him a lot until a tragedy happened.
Ellie then fell to pieces and was in a mental home for many years.
She was released and met her future husband while she was a college. They got married she had two children, but he too was abusive to her until again something happened to send her over the edge.
She then ran away which led to her leading another life under another name.

Wow. I have loved all of Jane cory’s books and this is now my favourite. A completely original, heart wrenching tale which begs the question how well can we ever know someone. I worked out the twist in the story but it was still fantastic and very well written. Highly recommended xx

Ellie had a abusive stepmother, after her mother died her father remarried and her stepmother never really liked her.
She had another child and made Ellie look after him a lot until a tragedy happened.
Ellie then fell to pieces and was in a mental home for many years.
She was released and met her future husband while she was a college. They got married she had two children, but he too was abusive to her until again something happened to send her over the edge.
She then ran away which led to her leading another life under another name.
I enjoyed this book very much.

A book with a difference.
A bit confusing at times and had to re-read several bits a couple of times to follow the storyline.
I liked the story but almost gave up a few times although I am glad I didn’t.
I did work out the main twist in the book but wanted to see how it would end.
The issue of homelessness is dealt with in a sensitive manner and demonstrates that people are homeless for many reasons.

A multi-stranded story, this novel focuses on Ellie and opens with a dramatic scene in which she is babysitting her adored grandson Josh. As her story develops it becomes entwined with the story of Jo who is homeless. The novel is very easy to read and I did get totally involved in the stories of Ellie and Jo. A slightly over-neat ending aside, this is an original and engrossing story.

I read this book quickly as I could not wait to discover the next development but I'm sorry I've finished it. The question remains 'How well do we know the people we think we know well?"

This is an entriguing and engrossing tale of Ellie and Jo.
It covers a multitude of issues some of which some may find disturbing but I found it a novel that is relevant to the time we are in.
This novel was addictive and certainly did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this just be prepared for surprises
5 stars from me

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Certainly kept my interest! This is a sad sad tale of what could be anybody’s life, Ellie never really recovers from her mother dying and the track her life took after that all started that day. Jo’s life on the streets is chaotic and dangerous and really well depicted. I won’t give spoilers, suffice to say that this is a well written book that deserves attention.

This book was brilliantly written with two very different female characters at the centre. I was invested in finding out how Jo and Ellie were linked from the start. Each of their back stories were intricately told and woven together to produce an intriguing and eventful narrative. Very enjoyable, thank you netgallery and Jane Corry for the early release!

The prologue introduces the reader to Ellie, a married woman with two children and regular responsibility for child minding her one adored grandson. Very quickly we learn through several paragraphs related to brief encounters with a homeless individual that she is a thoughtful, caring and considerate person with a social conscience, carrying out acts of kindness for the less advantaged in her community. However married to Roger is not easy, and beset by problems has required the intervention of a married guidance counsellor.. From the first chapter we the reader are then taken forward and backwards in time to include a second protagonist in Jo, a terrified homeless individual with what appears to be mental health problems. We are then taken us on a rollercoaster of events and traumas that have lead to the dire circumstances the women now find themselves. Each backstory is heartbreaking and disturbingly believable. Well researched with an infinite attention to detail we travel the paths and lives of homeless women who through no fault of their own must fight for survival on a daily basis. Harrowing and haunting we are taken on a perilous journey until the conclusion with a final conceit that was both clever and unexpected. As a pragmatist i felt it is perhaps not the believable ending of a real life situation in a cold uncaring society of our time. A a good fictional story it could not have been bettered.

I'm a huge fan of Jane Corry so was excited to read her latest and I wasn't disappointed. I was drawn into the worlds of Ellie and Jo in the present day and enjoyed the flashbacks to the past which built to a momentum as the plot progressed. Characters were believable and the book moves at a good pace. I've given it 4 stars as it wasn't as brilliant as her other books but still a well written psychological thriller which I'd recommend.

Ellie is looking after her beloved young grandson in the garden when she notices her husband in the house arguing with someone on the phone. Her own anger rises as she believes he is talking to his mistress and she desperately tries to get to him to find out the truth. To her horror she then realises her grandson is missing. Her rising fears are realised as she glimpses his red t-shirt floating in the pond next door.
A superbly written book of wonderfully observed human behaviour that explored the very depths of humanity but also told of deep love and kindness. Told from two different perspectives this story galloped along at a great pace with each chapter more revealing than the last and will have the reader quite unable to put it down. The strong characters were all believable and the part of the book that delved back nearly 50 years in time was very true to life. Great writing from Jane Corry with a very clever storyline that has left me wanting more from this excellent author.