This was my first read by Jane Corry though I have had 'Blood Sisters' and 'The Killing Type' on my e-reader for some time. I was certainly not disappointed with "I Looked Away"!

This was a very emotional story that touched on mental health, loss and despair. It was really well written and totally believable. I was pulled instantly into the very clever storyline and loved every twist and turn. I really appreciated this totally outstanding, seriously addictive psychological thriller. Highly recommended and definitely a five-star read.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my own request, from Penguin Books UK via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

I always enjoy a Jane Corry book and this one was no exception. Taut, tight drama on every page, I did work out the storyline from early on, but that didn’t spoil the book for me.

Many thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book which I’ve voluntarily read and left my review for.

A really emotive thought provoking book told from the perspective of past and present....slightly confusing but it all ties up eventually. It is a bit slow but stick with it! Really good read

Took me a little while to get into who was who but the pace picked up as the storyline progressed. It had enough twists and turns to keep me enthralled. This book tackles relevant issues that are current in this day and age. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it. Would definitely read her next novel

This was a good one! Kept me up late to read this one. Lots of twists and turns. Also deals with mental illness and childhood traumas well. A great read. #NetGalley#IlookedAway

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were appealing and well written and I felt immersed in the story throughout the book.

I really enjoyed 'I Looked Away' by Jane Correy!

Family life for Grandmother Ellie is not as happy as it at first would appear, so when an accident happens when in charge of her grandson, her resilience is already low and she falls apart at the seams. From here we follow her road to recovery, as life changing consequences weave their way into the book and we backtrack to what really happened.

This had a killer of a plot that built up really well around the subjects of mental illness, infidelity and homelessness. I really couldn't work out what the connection was between the doting grandma and the homeless woman called Jo. All I can say is that when the penny dropped I was suitably impressed.

Well plotted, thought provoking and emotional!

This was a truly haunting book. As a mother, this really got to me. How easy is it to take your eye off the ball? Especially when you have so much going on in your own life. This was part thriller, part family drama, and it had me hooked from the off. Brilliantly written.

A story that pulls at the heartstrings

This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Ellie and Jo are two very different people: Ellie a doting grandma to Josh, Jo unfortunately homeless. How are they linked? It took me a while to get into this book as I found the parts in italics distracting and confusing. Who do they refer to? Ellie, Jo or someone else? Worth persevering though as the suspense is gradually ratcheted up. Part Three ties everything together.

Ellie gets momentarily distracted and a child goes missing. A similar event in her childhood has left her an emotional wreck. She feels she doesn't deserve anything good in her life again, but perhaps eventually...

Themes of homelessness, prison life, possessiveness and guilt are offset by moments of joy and love. Life is not all grim on the streets for Jo. She meets kindness from several good people, from a wealthy American couple to homeless street artist Steve. But what is she hiding from? Will her former life catch up with her?

A well plotted thriller with lots of twists, believable characters you can relate to and a powerful resolution.

I looked away is an emotional, emotive read told by Ellie and jo, this books really highlights that anyone of us could suffer mentally like the characters in this book and that this experience can totally change your life in such unexpected ways with life changing consequences. The homeless/ people living in the streets are portrayed in a positive light, showing how they as a close knit community look out for each other and help each other which made a lovely refreshing change! A really good read that is very thought provoking and powerful book that I would definetly recommend! Thank you net galley for this advance copy to read and enjoy.

An unusual, moving and really interesting story with a great twist. I have been absorbed by the story and felt great empathy for the main characters. I enjoyed this great book and recommend that you read it.

Jane Corry has delivered again
.i really enjoyed this book and would recommend this book to anyone. Ellie's past has haunted her her while life. The death of her little brother Michael whilst in her care has effected her future and now her present. Has history repeated itself when she is minding her grandson. The book also revolves around homeless woman Jo. What connection does Jo have to Ellie and will Jo ever catch a break. An intriguing, emotional read.

Took me a while to get into this book, very confusing. I preserved and I am glad I did.
A story about every parents worse nightmare but SO much more. This read makes you think What Is Right Or Wrong. The two main characters are believable and well fleshed out. This is read that pulls at your heart strings and definitely makes you think. Almost five stars and so Highly Recommended.
I would like to thank the author, Penguin UK and Netgalley for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

A really interesting and beautifully written novel. The characters stories are intriguing and I wondered for most of the book about who one of them was. Brilliantly executed.

Another Jane Corry novel that I’ve loved.

Thank you NetGalley for approving my request to read this novel in return of an honest review.

I’ve been looking forward to reading this after reading Jane’s previous books. It’s brilliant, a real page turner, there were moments when I was so drawn into the lives of the characters, I found myself anxious and holding my breath! Touches on sensitive subject matter that will challenge your current perspective. If you want something extra special to read, you can’t go far wrong reading I Looked Away.

A story told by two very different women that whilst not my cup of tea certainly gave voice to social and mental health issues.

# I Looked away # Netgalley
OMG, what a bloody Brilliant book, I was hooked from the prologue, just reading snippets prior to the prologue, I had a feeling this book had something special to say. Theirs Ellie who doesn’t really understand what happening to her mum because of her age. Plus the era back in late 70 and early 80s life was much different those days, it’s got more twist and turn than there is in a bobbin of cotton. Round and round it goes. I genuinely couldn’t put it down and I have just finished it. Here I am sat with my mouth gaping open in shock surprise, not sure what you would call it, oh and does the last 20% literally you do a double take, it’s not something you ever ever see coming. This is the first book I have read by Jane Corey, but I can assure you it definitely will not be my last, written well at a constant steady pace, I like fast paced books, however fast paced does not always suit the book, the pace is spot on and if your only going to read one book this year. Make it this one. Another powerful novel by a female writer. Awesome, fantastic. In truth I can genuinely not criticise this book in anyway at all I highly suggest you read this one

Going into the book, I assumed it would be a simple story about a woman looking after her grandson, her taking her eye off him for a moment and him getting into trouble. It is so much deeper than that.

The story follows Ellie, grandmother to Josh, and her entire life story. From losing her mother as a young child, her father remarrying, gaining a baby brother and an accident which changes everything to meeting her husband and having her own children. We also follow Jo, a homeless lady who is travelling around, just trying to get from day to day safely. Both of their stories tie together too.

It's such a compelling read tackling the issue of homelessness and PTSD.

I Looked Away is told in the voice of two people - Ellie, a middle aged grandmother and Jo, a homeless person. Ellie is married to Roger and seemingly living a stable and reasonably well-off lifestyle where she is able to help those less fortunate than herself like Jo. As the book moves on we see that Ellie’s past has been quite dark and was quite different to her current life.

This isn’t always an easy book as there’s a lot of emotional abuse and I found it hard to like Ellie as she puts up with a lot of terrible behaviour from Roger that I found hard to read. Ellie dotes on her young grandson, Josh, but one day there is a dreadful accident. We then start to learn of Ellie’s past and why she behaves the way she does. Roger is fearful that Ellie’s mental health is breaking down again or is he just gaslighting?

It’s quite confusing as to what is actually happening at times until you get into the last third and the stories of Ellie and Jo start to come together. A good read and I’ll be looking our for more books by Jane Corry.

With thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Books (UK) for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a book! This is a gripping and emotive story, that will have you feeling great empathy with Ellie, yet also wondering what she is hiding! Read it!