‘A perfect way to indulge in another’s life! Full of humour and heartache alongside the mundane of a woman’s work never being done! Loved it!’ Read More »
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‘A novel dealing with family relationships and community connections which will keep you gripped till the end, then rushing to buy the next volume’ Read More »
Ruth Leigh tells Esther Higham about her brilliant comic heroine, Isabella Smugge, who tries to keep her impeccable Instagram presence together, while her life is falling apart, and why Ruth hopes this non-believing… Read More »
‘I soon warmed to her and her lack of self awareness became rather endearing. I found her story hilarious and heartbreaking (sometimes in the same sentence) and some of the hashtags are pure genius … #bringonthenextone’ Read More »
‘There is plenty of humour within the pages of this book. There are also times which will touch your heart. And other times which will cause you to think’ Read More »
‘well drawn characters, lots of humour but a load of depth as well. Isabella – well, you can’t help loving her, despite all her flaws and her seeming shallowness’ Read More »
‘I loved this book so much and read it so quickly … I definitely recommend’ Read More »
‘I enjoyed it so much I didn’t realise it was 1 am. I’ve just ordered the second book’ Read More »
‘Loved how Ruth made Isabella annoying but then a warm character’ Read More »
‘Ruth Leigh’s writing is flawless, and the characterisation is just brilliant. What a journey’ Read More »