![]() ![]() ![]() While it focuses quite heavily on a mystery element and contains a plot that is rather contrived in places, it completely succeeded in holding my attention with the help of excellent characterisation and the way in which it explored some fascinating philosophical questions. This was an immensely thought-provoking book with a healthy sprinkling of clever ideas and imaginative concepts. Soon Jess is thrown up against the question she fears most: what is the true cost of an extraordinary life? ![]() But the dynamic between the friends begins to darken as they share secrets, lovers and finally a tragedy. But when she arrives at a concrete university campus under flat, grey, East Anglian skies, her world flares with colour.ĭrawn into a tightly-knit group of rule breakers – led by their maverick teacher, Lorna Clay – Jess begins to experiment with a new version of herself. Jess Walker, middle child of a middle class family, has perfected the art of vanishing in plain sight. People disappear when they most want to be seen. Trigger warnings: Strong sexual references, drugs Thank you to Anne Cater for my place on the tour, and also Kate Weinberg and Putnam for a free electronic copy. It is my turn on the blog tour for this rather intriguing book, which certainly caught my eye once I saw the synopsis. ![]()
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