This was a fast easy read. Really enjoyed it. Knew there was a twist coming but not what it was. I understood from an early place the different characters was the one.

Wow, just wow!

I was absolutely blown away by this book. I did not want to put it down. The suspense, drama and intrigue levels left me guessing all the way to the end. Everyone must read this.

As the story unfolds, this book is if anything a lesson in humility, a lesson just to pause and consider why people are where they are and how they are before judging them. Beautifully and believably written with turns in the telling that you don't foresee, this is fiction that even so reads like it could so easily be based on real-life characters..

Thank you for my ARC Netgalley! I enjoyed this book, I’m a big fan of previous books by Jane, so this wasn’t unexpected!! :) even though I kind of figured out the ‘main storyline’ fairly early on, it was still an incredibly insightful view into homelessness in the UK as well as the effects that PTSD can have on a person. I found it really relatable, in parts I found myself nodding, since I come from a step family. (However I did not experience this level of trauma!!) Great read, polished it off in under 2 days!

First book that I have read by Jane and I'm certainly looking to read more! Gripped from first line, highly intense, a must read

We are introduced to Ellie when she is in prison although at this stage we do not know why. We learn that she has been married to Roger for 28 years and that he has had numerous affairs and that they have been to marriage counselling. They have 2 children and one grandson, Josh who is the light of Ellie’s life and she loves to look after him. One day she takes her eyes off of him for a second with terrible consequences.

Jo is a homeless woman, she has had a hard life and is now selling The Big Issue to help her get by.

The plot develops between Jo and Ellie and is a revealing study of the consequences of mental health, homelessness and the long-lasting effects of those in the margins.

Brilliant and powerful.

Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I started reading this book, but I was quickly hooked, and it became so much more than what the blurb suggested. I liked the fact that Ellie was a grandmother, hearing about her past and childhood was really interesting – it made a change from reading thrillers where the protagonists are young men/women in their twenties. I found the relationship between Ellie and her grandson really wonderful, and the relationship with her baby brother, Michael. I don’t want to say too much about the story as I don’t want to give anything away, but I spent a lot of it trying to piece things together, trying to understand the chain of events. It is very well written, and it gave me a lot to think about. The authors note at the end was really interesting, particularly the references to her research.

I loved this fast action thriller. I found the plot very relatable and loved the way the story unfolded. An excellent finish also. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Jane Corry for the copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

I have to say I’ve read the Killing Type by Jane Cory, which I thoroughly enjoyed, so I could not wait to start this book!!

We first meet Ellie in prison, we do not know why she is there.

Ellie has been married to Roger for 28 years and they have recently gone through marriage counselling as he has had numerous affairs. They have 2 grown up children Amy and Luke and She lives for the days when she looks after her grandson Josh. One day whilst looking after Josh she takes her eyes of him for a moment which causes disastrous consequences for all the family.

Jo is a homeless woman who has had a hard life and is selling The Big Issue to get by.

The story is told through the eyes of Jo and Ellie, there is a connection between the 2 of them but you will have to read this book to find out what!!

This is an emotional story that will capture you’re heart, it touches on mental health, loss, despair and makes you think about the difficulties travellers and homeless people have. I was touched by the kindness of people out there who gave when they didn’t have much themselves whilst other walked on by!!

A must read book that I couldn’t put down. Definitely not one to miss out on.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

This truly was an amazing story, I couldn't put it down and it seemed so real. I was in pieces by the end. It is amazing how the traumas of life can effect our subconscious and completely alter our persona. Great storylines with hidden connections and a lovely conclusion..

I am not fond of issue-led novels as they usually sacrifice character development to the issues. This was a better one but I did find it boring in parts and i was puzzled about how the two stories would come together. So the twist was a little surprising to me. There was very little joy or high drama in this, so not one I enjoyed very much.

The story of Ellie, a 49 year old grandmother and and her horrendous life from a young age. You have to read a fair bit before the story becomes one and you discover the crime. The story is told from the point of view of Ellie and Jo. At first I could not see how Jo ties in. But it is brilliantly told, with aspects of mental health, homelessness and anguish. Another great book from Jane Corry who wrote The Dead Ex. A must read!!!

A favourite author of mine and this was another triumph focusing on the homeless and how it could happen to anyone mixed with family abuse and a cocktail of hurt and misunderstanding this book raises many issues and certainly makes you reflect on how you view people

Wow! What a fabulous read this was. The various storylines are beautifully written and I couldn’t work out how the characters fitted together until the very moment when all the threads came together. I won’t say anything further on this point for fear of spoiling it but Jane Corry has written a very clever book.

I felt so much for Ellie and everything she had been through. It brought tears to my eyes at the end.

This book tackles tackles modern issues such as homelessness, PTSD and domestic abuse while still being a tense and thrilling read. I am a big fan of this author and she has really hit the top note with this book. Gripping and heartbreaking.

I really enjoyed this book, from the first chapter I was hooked! The story flowed well and I'm looking forward to Jane's next book. I would recommend.

I was a bit confused with this st the start when it went to jo but glad I stuck with it. An enjoyable yet sad read about how traumatic events can effect your future. I’d recommend this book to anyone.

My thanks to NetGalley and publishers Penquin Books (UK) for the ARC.
Oh My - this book was an absolute delight to read! - Why? because it is extremely well-written, and constructed so cleverly, so deviously, that the old brain cells had the mental workout of their lives trying to bring connections into a story which, for most of the book, appeared to have none at all!
Ellie is 49yrs-old, married to Roger, previously her university lecturer, and serial philanderer. They have 2 children and one grandson, Josh, whom Ellie adores and regularly minds while her daughter works. They have a comfortable middle-class lifestyle albeit also fragile, trying to make a fresh-start following marriage guidance counselling in the aftermath of Roger dumping his latest 'love interest'..
Jo is of similar age, homeless, and sells the Big Issue on the streets, where Ellie makes a point of befriending her to try to help her through the various charity boards she supports.
BUT - we open with Ellie, imprisoned on-remand, charged with murder and awaiting trial.
The story unfolds separately between Ellie's and Jo's childhoods and adolescent years, followed by marriage and tragedy. Both are extremely emotional and traumatic. What could possibly be the connection between Ellie and Jo, and Ellie's present incarceration?
To write further would give away too much - this is a MUST read, because you will really need to know the ending.
A gripping and enthralling story of love, betrayal and cruelty; of the dangerous life of homeless travellers; of kindness and fear.
Just such a great read. Thank you.

I’m always hesitant to read a book written by one of my favourite authors. Especially after reading their previous cracking book. You may wonder why? Because I don’t want to not love their books. Blood Sisters written by Jane was exceptional and I’ve recommended to many people.

I was delighted to be sent a preview of I Looked Away by Jane Corry. . But nervous to read it, It has a lot to live up to after Blood Sisters. I started reading.... and we follow the story of two women Ellie and Jo. Both narrating their story, interchanging through chapters.
Both from very different social backgrounds, both with very different issues from their past and current lives.

And for me, my logical mind couldn’t place how the two were linked or the relevance of the two women stories. But like all of Jane’s books you get sucked in, the pages keep turning, sleep goes out of the window and then “Boom” it all clicks in to place leaving me stunned 😳 one eye brow raised, jaw dropped kind of facial expression. What can I say... What a read.... a definite 5 🌟 review here.

Jane touches on many sensitive issues in this book - Mental health, Obsession, love and grief. All are written eloquently and have you feeling every word of the characters stories.

Thank you for another cracking read.

There is a hell of a lot more to this emotionally charged,enthralling story than the synopsis suggests. It's a heart string pulling story that covers a number of realistic issues that affects millions of people every day. Depending on their circumstances some of the issues that feature in this book might upset some readers but the subject matter is written realistically and with care and sensitivity.

I Looked Away is the story of two women from completely different social classes. There is Ellie,who is married to ex University lecturer Roger,they have two children and a young grandson named Josh. Then there is Jo,who has no family,is a Big Issue seller and is homeless. We follow both women's stories in chapters that alternate between the two characters. For various reasons,neither woman has had an easy life. Ellie had been mistreated by her cruel,manipulative stepmother and her manipulative,adulterous husband and it now appears as if her beloved Grandson has had a tragic accident whilst in her care. Every day of Jo's life was a battle to survive,the homeless face discrimination,deception and danger,but there was also heart warming moments of kindness and generosity from total strangers and other homeless people.

This is a well written story about vivid,realistic characters,that held my attention throughout and had me frantically turning the pages,desperately wanting to know what was going to happen next. There was a number of unexpected twists and turns including a twist that almost caused me to drop my kindle in shock. I loved this book,very highly recommended by little old me.