News for The Continued Times of Isabella M Smugge

Another cracking roller-coaster ride

‘The path is both rib-achingly funny and heart-wrenchingly sad thanks to the rare writing ability of its author being able to write comedy and tragedy (sometimes almost simultaneously)’ Read More »

#Greatsummerreading

‘Couldn’t put Issy M Smugge down! Have read all 3 books over the summer and have just started the latest one. Packed with great characters and lovely character development. #love her!’ Read More »

Ruth Leigh does it again!

‘humorous, poignant, revealing and downright captivating! We are drawn even deeper into the changing world of Isabella M Smugge as she confronts her perception of herself and others in her life’ Read More »

A tonic

‘As always I was intrigued by the comings and goings in Issy’s life and I couldn’t put it down. Reading Issy always lifts my spirits. I wish she was always available to me! Very excited for book four’ Read More »

Fun and Moving

‘A great creation and I loved reading the latest story concerning her. Isabella continues to grow and develop while still being funny and not without flaws. A great character. A great read’ Read More »

Absolutely brilliant!

‘so hilarious, and yet touch on important issues – family relationships, true friendship, priorities in life, forgiveness and more. Thank you Ruth Leigh for 3 joy-giving, thought-provoking, utterly brilliant books!’ Read More »

Baptist Times: Book Review

‘The author has created a modern, memorable character, and amid Issy’s story is a slow-developing, well-observed narrative about her relationship with God … I suspect that grandfathers like me are hardly Ruth’s main audience, but I’ve enjoyed it and it made me think, and laugh… and think again’ Read More »

Brilliant third book

‘introduce[s] some new thought-provoking layers to her story … The author’s ability to use some delightfully flowery prose to enhance her tale is enviable’ Read More »