We follow Sadie and her journey as she tries to heal herself. It's emotional and full of stress, hurt anxiety but most of all hope.

We follow Sadie's journey as she tries to heal and it is a heck of a journey with hurt, stress, anxiety and hope for the future.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

I absolutely loved this rollercoaster of emotions book. Difficult in parts but written so well you are so involved in the characters that you can’t stop reading. I was sad when this book ended

Thank you Simon & Schuster UK and Net Galley I loved this book.
I have read Juliet Ashton's other books and for me this was by far the best., great storyline, excellent characters
and highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. Bring on the next one .

This was a good read; well-written although slightly predictable at times. It dragged a little at points. Would recommend.

I've read many the glowing review of this book, but unfortunately I can't ard one to the pile.

I found the book dragged quite a lot, so maybe the writing style isn't for me. There were also a couple of triggers that popped up throughout this book and made it quite difficult reading for me - it depicts cheating (of which I am not a fan) and domestic violence. They're well written, but touchy subjects for me.

I always love reading Juliet’s books and I am a little late to the party with this one. But .... better late than never as this is truly lovely.

About the book:

Sadie McQueen has leased a double fronted space in this small cul de sac in a culturally diverse corner of central London. The cobbles muffle the noise of double-deckers roaring past the arched gates. Turn right and you are in a futuristic maze of corporate glass monoliths. Turn left and you see a wide street with many different houses. Towering above the mews are the degenerating tower blocks of an infamous estate. The old folks home and the nearby school are both in need of TLC; the private members' club that set up shop in a listed Georgian building has been discreetly refurbished at huge expense.

Into this confusion comes Sadie. She fell in love with the street the moment she first twisted her ankle on its cobbles. Her double-fronted unit is now a spa. She has sunk all her money into the lease and refurbishment. She's sunk all her hope into the carefully designed treatment rooms, the calm white reception space, the bijou flat carved out of the floor above.

Sadie has a mission to connect. To heal herself from tragedy. Sadie has wrapped the mews around her like a warm blanket, after unimaginable loss and unimaginable guilt. Her hard-won peace is threatened, not only by the prospect of the mews going under but by a man aptly named Hero who wakes up her comatose heart.
Sadie has a lot to give, and a lot to learn, not least that some ghosts aren't ghosts at all.

Brilliant, fantastic, poignant story which was extremely heart warming and moving that I loved every moment of reading this. This story flows like a fine wine and uplifts you along the way. You will cry, laugh and feel full of joy.

Well done Juliet. 5 out of 5.

I love Juliet Ashton and have read several of her books. They’re great books with a real human heart. The author draws you in, and handles weighty subjects lightly. Love her.

I loved this book, just wish I had it to read now during lockdown as I happily didn’t want to put the book down!!!! Not just a mystery but a romance with unique twists and turns that you don’t see coming. Not your ordinary formulaic chick-lit, but a story of multiple lives with heart and community at the heart of it.

I am hoping the author follows up as I would love to read what happens next as you become invested in these characters.

Thank you Netgalley and Simon & Schuster UK for this book. I really loved it; it reminded me of Ruth Hogan's books which I also thoroughly enjoyed - fabulous characters, somewhat predictable but cosy storylines and a satisfying ending. All in all, a great read.

I’d like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy for review.

The Fall and Rise if Sadie MqQueen is a heart warming tale about family, forgiveness and putting the past behind you. It follows Sadie a beautician and how she deals with her past after Hero, moves into the area. Hero runs a clinic helping people that have issue with addiction.

This story was beautifully written and the attention to detail was astounding. It represents real people overcoming real problems and I just fell in love with the whole thing. The characters were all well developed and I may be a little in love with Hero.

Sadie McQueen has leased a double fronted space in this small cul de sac in a culturally diverse corner of central London. The cobbles muffle the noise of double-deckers roaring past the arched gates. Turn right and you are in a futuristic maze of corporate glass monoliths. Turn left and you see a wide street with many different houses. Towering above the mews are the degenerating tower blocks of an infamous estate. The old folks home and the nearby school are both in need of TLC; the private members' club that set up shop in a listed Georgian building has been discreetly refurbished at huge expense.

Into this confusion comes Sadie. She fell in love with the street the moment she first twisted her ankle on its cobbles. Her double-fronted unit is now a spa. She has sunk all her money into the lease and refurbishment. She's sunk all her hope into the carefully designed treatment rooms, the calm white reception space, the bijou flat carved out of the floor above.

Sadie has a mission to connect. To heal herself from tragedy. Sadie has wrapped the mews around her like a warm blanket, after unimaginable loss and unimaginable guilt. Her hard-won peace is threatened, not only by the prospect of the mews going under but by a man aptly named Hero who wakes up her comatose heart.
Sadie has a lot to give, and a lot to learn, not least that some ghosts aren't ghosts at all.

A brilliant, poignant and heartwarming story that made me smile and moved at the same time.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last as Ms Ashton is a talented storyteller.
The cast of characters is well thought and interesting, the story flows and keeps you hooked, the setting was vividly described.
It was an excellent read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Juliet Ashton is one of my favourite authors so I couldn’t wait for her latest book and this certainly doesn’t disappoint!

The book is set around Cherry Blossom Mews and told through the eyes of Sadie, who is recovering from a tragedy. Sadie is surrounded by the other residents of the mews who have formed a family of sorts, all of whom are on a journey of their own. A surprising twist changes Sadie’s life forever. Warm and uplifting, it’s a great case study of relationships.

This story is full of laughter and joy but some tearful moments as well. Easy to read, the writing just flows naturally, it’s a true escape from real life that is definitely worth a read!

If your favoured reading material is a compelling tale with a good sprinkling of relationships, imperfection, hope, secrets and humour then The Fall and Rise of Sadie McQueen by Juliet Ashton is a must-read for you!

Sadie McQueen lives on Cherry Blossom Mews, an unassuming street in a corner of London. She attends weekly Residents’ Association meetings for support, to share news and a natter, and through Sadie, the reader gets to know more about Sadie herself and the other characters in the story.

From the outset there was so much happening in this wonderful tale of friendship, guilt, grief, happiness and life! At times, this was a very empowering and hopeful read that was full of strength and a keen sense of humanity. On the flip side, it was quite a difficult book regarding the deep rooted discussions and serious topics it contained, as well as the way in which many of the characters had been deceived. The story-line was a perfect cocktail of different courses and characters that blended naturally to create a heartwarming, powerful story.

I was totally smitten with this book. Juliet Ashton instantly drew me in with her thoughtful and exceptional writing. The story-line and plot were both highly intriguing and extremely emotional. There was a whole raft of characters that Sadie encountered who helped to support her as she as she gradually came to accept herself, her experiences and traumas. The story was witty and amusing in parts and the serious issues were tackled with empathy and compassion.

Although one or two of the scenarios necessitated the suspension of disbelief, the characters were all wonderfully solid and and I felt like I had met them all personally. The Fall and Rise of Sadie McQueen is my first by Juliet Ashton and there was no room for repetitiveness or boredom here!

I recommend this novel without a flicker of hesitation, so don’t miss out!

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my request, from Simon and Schuster UK via NetGalley and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

A really lovely story about a small community of individuals who regularly meet for the residents meetings . They are a mixed assortment of individuals and there are some heartbreaking and humorous stories of them all . This is such a lovely read and you will be left feeling satisfied once you have finished

This was a lovely read. Uplifting, warm and full of human kindness. This is a novel about community and is structured around the monthly resident’s meeting. Our main character, Sadie, lives on Cherry Tree Mews. It’s not the best area, but it’s a safe space that Sadie really values and we begin to understand why when we learn more about her past. She seems to carry a sense of loss and a terrible weight of guilt.

It’s when Hero comes into her world that we start to see more of why Sadie feels this way. One of the major issues the community faces is the possible siting of an addiction recovery centre in the area. Residents are largely against the scheme, but when Hero comes along and talks about its benefits, their opinion starts to change. It’s clear that Hero and Sadie have a connection, but she tries to avoid it at first. Maybe, because she realises it might force her to open up. Hero confides in her about his marriage to Zizzi and their twelve year old boy, Hero has always wanted to make a difference, but Zizzi was a social media star who wanted fame and money. They became incompatible. Slowly, Sadie starts to open up about her past and finds she feels lighter.

This book isn’t just about romance though, it’s about how very diverse people can come together and form a community, even friendships that can be just as strong as family. In a time where people seem increasingly polarised, it was refreshing to read about people finding common bonds and supporting one another.

Well Juliet Ashton really likes to put her characters through it in her novels, she throws everything she has at them and this book is no exception.



Sadie is such a complex main character. She has a troubled past and a positive present and she is such a solid part of her community. I loved what she tried to make happen in her little corner of the world and I also really respected where she had come from. There really is so much that has gone on in Sadie's past in so many ways that it is a surprise to us all she is living the life she is living. I love the storyline that this author wrote for Sadie and I really feel like I knew her as a real person by the end of this book.



This book has a whole host of side characters too, this is a really big cast and they really do each get their own slice of the pie when it comes to plot points. Each of them is well-developed and has their own drama going on either in their present or in their past. The trouble was, I was so invested in finding out about Sadie's past and her life that I didn't love the side plot as much as I should have done. I saw it a bit more as a distraction than as an enhancement to her world. I liked the little bit of romance that we had going on and the friendship but I didn't feel as invested in these other characters the same way as I felt invested in the main storyline.



This book tackles some big issues and there are definitely some care warnings for domestic abuse, substance abuse and death that come with this book. This is not an issues based book though and I really feel like the substance abuse is dealt with really well over the course of the novel. If you love reading very character driven novels then this book is for you.

The Fall And Rise Of Sadie McQueen is a book from a genre I don’t really read a lot from, preferring a good thriller but this book snared me in with its quirky characters and the ups and downs of the main character, Sadie’s life.
I liked the layout of this book, at the start of each chapter is an email stating the weekly agenda for the Cherry Blossom Mews Residents Meeting, this was a good way of getting to know the residents and ensuring you didn’t forget them. All the residents are great characters in their own rights and that made this a better read because the characters were all different and were very well developed.
Although this was a predictable read it was a great read getting there and at times it’s not quite the light hearted read I had it down for.
I would like to thank Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.