I really enjoyed Sarginson's writing - her prose made me want to check out more from her, as I felt pulled into the story immediately and rooting for Cora straight away!

I enjoyed the idea of an older woman finding love again and found it an enjoyable read. Whilst not what I was fully expecting, the author does approach difficult subjects in a lovely manner, overall it was quite an emotional read.

Tried it and not for me. I struggled to identify with the main character and therefore did not finish it unfortunately

Hooked from the start, an easy read, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Central line is set in London, a place I know very well, and the imagery set made me miss London, which is always an enjoyable experience to see someone else love London as much as I. This gave me 'sonder' vibes, which if you don't know, which is the the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. This was a key theme in the plot, and this is such an interesting concept, let alone set in a book! I really loved the relationship between mum and daughter, I think it's one that a lot of us can relate to with our own mothers, before most of us then build a great relationship with them as we age and mature.

I was excited to start this book after reading the synopsis. Reference to One Day didn’t feel accurate and I think led to disappointment for me as I was expecting a similar story.

I’m not a fan of stories told from various perspectives, so did struggle slightly with this.

Overall, it’s a nice story and the author has a really nice writing style that I’d happily read work from them again. I just wasn’t blown away by this story.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚

Enjoyable and easy to read, however I wouldn't class it as similar to One Day. A good read for those days when you need a pick me up

such a lovely romance story! I was hooked from the very premise of this book and Saskia just kept on giving.

This was a quick, easy read that I definitely enjoyed.
I liked the way in which this was narrated, changing between Cora and Fran.
It also dealt with heavier issues, than I was expecting, in a respectful way.
I also loved the setting. It was great escapist reading.
I would certainly be up for reading more books from this author in the future.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A beautiful story, easy to read, fell in love with Cora and Jacob from the beginning. Easy to pick up and read a couple of chapters. Look forward to reading more from this author

Brilliant contemporary fiction, perfect escapism.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Jacob and Cora are just an absolute delight to read about. I loved their story so much.
He concept of chance encounters and sliding doors moments is something I think about quite a lot.

Beautiful heartwarming story of Cora. Loved it being based in London. Beautiful book I didn’t want it to end. Will be looking out for more from Saskia.

I loved the idea of this book as I love books based around trains, so this certainly piqued my interest with the title and description! We meet Cora, a widow who lives with her adult daughter, Fran and teenage son, Luke. I liked Cora and her family but they did seem a little disjointed. Cora did seem to favour her son more, and her daughter Fran seemed quite rebellious, particularly towards Cora. When Jacob, a fellow Central Line traveller like Cora, arrives on the scene, he seems to turn their lives into even more of a spin.

I did initially think this book was going to be a more lighthearted romantic jaunt through the life of a middle aged woman, but it was a little more serious than that! Don't get me wrong, the romance part was lovely - Jacob is an absolute dream! - but life gets in the way of all the romance (and sex!), and more serious topics of mental health issues, guilt and family relationships are thrown into the mix as the book moves on. Each of the main characters seemed to be having their own different life crisis, and as they all begin to unfold it does become make or break for each of them. I loved Luke's character so much, so quiet and studious at the beginning but then having the storyline which pulled at my heartstrings the most!

I loved the settings of the book throughout the different areas of London. I did really think there would be more meeting up on the Underground than what there was, which was a shame as I liked the idea of their eyes meeting across the carriage every morning! The story, however, showed an emotional, heart warming look into Cora's life, through the fun, flirty and romantic times, to the difficult, sad and heartbreaking ones! The characters are all likeable...eventually!, and as the story finishes it leaves you feeling happy and complete! Would recommend!!

I picked this book up for two reasons:
• I wanted something somewhat easy to read and unwind with in the evening after work.
• I was very intrigued by the comparisons the publisher draws in the description on the back cover: “One Day” and “Notting Hill”. I really enjoyed the former (only read the book though) and didn’t care much for the latter. They actually have quite different vibes for me.
It didn’t really remind me of either. I want to say I liked it better than Notting Hill but it did not scratch the One Day itch for me, but I also have to admit that it’s been a while since I watched/read those other stories, so it could also be my memory deceiving me.
This was a decent read though, a solid 3 to 3.5 stars, and I really enjoyed getting the perspective of two female main characters of different generations. Age-wise I’m sort of between them – a bit closer to younger one, but there was no identification for me with either of them. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if there was – Cora is a widowed mum with two older kids and Fran is an early twenty-something that is – quite frankly – a bit lost. Maybe it’s the lack of identification but it took me a while to warm up to them, I wasn’t that much of a fan initially, but it gets better later one.
Nonetheless, I also really enjoyed seeing an older protagonist in a romance novel as it’s quite rare to se. I will completely honest here: The book opens with Cora being on a blind date. We don’t have a lot of information about her at this point and I initially expected her to be in her twenties or early thirties, just like most protagonists of romance novels. I found it quite refreshing to see this story way a little different.
I am quite aware of not giving away too much of the plot here, so I won’t. This is not a book that will change your life or anything, but that’s ok. Not every book has to. It’s a very decent character-driven bedtime or holiday read though.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. This was a light read, but one I struggled to connect with. For much of the novel Fran was unlikeable and I wasn't particularly invested in Cora and Jacob's relationship. It picked up as it went on, however. Sarginson's writing style was rich in imagery, while remaining concise.

Well-written, quirky, fast-paced and relatable; Sarginson's "The Central Line" reads in one sitting.

I really enjoyed this book. Cora was widowed 6 years ago and has a chance encounter with Jacob after he helps her daughter. What follows is a story filled with love and heartbreak, mental health issues and the struggles Cora and her two children face after losing their father.

I did find some of the story lacking in places (how everything just slots into place) but overall enjoyed the book and would be happy to read any future books by this author.

A quick and easy read that I found myself picking up after a long day to unwind. The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I found this book quite hard to get into at first but after the first few chapters it was such a good read and I couldnt put it down. It was well written with good character depth and development and a good storyline that was both heartwrenching and heartwarming at the same time. The book dealt with some sensitive issues in a really raw and real way and it was all the better for it. I loved it.