It’s been a long time since the last Freya North book and I was looking forward to reading this one. It definitely lived up to expectations.

Nell and Dougie: two lost souls. One asking questions about a long ago family secret, the other seeking redemption. Will the Isle of Harris provide them with the answers they are looking for?

Beautifully written. Wonderful characters. A moving emotional story which was a great read.

In the 1960s a young girl falls pregnant her family are embarrassed by the situation, and she is banished to the Outer Hebrides.

Years later Nell is struggling with her identity and coming to terms with her mother’s mental illness. Separately Dougie is also struggling, he’s stuck in a rut with his life and is wondering what to do next. During a trip to Scotland these two meet and help one another to heal.

This is a powerful and moving story about family secrets and how the truth will always come out. I have loved Freya North’s writing for years and I’m always excited when she releases a new novel. This is definitely one of my favourites from her.

I have read most of Freya North's novels over the years and found them to be easy and enjoyable reads. With Little Wing, North takes her writing and storytelling skills to a new level and I found this to be a moving, sensitive and beautifully written family drama. Little Wing tells the story of two families from the 1960s to the 2000s and I was gripped by the parallel stories of Nell and Dougie. I did not initially know how their lives would intertwine and North masterfully lets their stories gradually unfold. The sense of place- the Outer Hebrides- is beautifully evoked and I was completely transported there. I loved Nell and Dougie and I was completely invested in their stories. A beautiful, engrossing and emotional read that I would highly recommend.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review a digital ARC.