I had listened to Naomi's short story "Cormobidties" on BBC sounds and really found it insightful, witty and heartwarming so I really looking forward to reading more of her short works.

This is a great collection of short works all of which reflected and examine the world we live in today, there is running theme of motherhood and pain throughout, am not a mother myself but I could still identify with the characters and themes. For short works each of the stories contain strong well developed characters. Each is the stories are unique are set in a variety of places. I liked the reflection on the Covid that was in some of the stories, the family stuck at home during the height of the pandemic was all too familiar. The writing is strong and has flair, there was real sense of wit and dark humour while making really important observations on life. Some of the characters within the stories were a little stereotypical but that was my only bug bear. The last works was mad but strangely was my favourite one.

Great book to carry in your handbag to dip in and out whilst travelling to and from work.

I will look out for more of the author writing both short and long

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC to review!

2 stars???

I was so ready for this. I loved the cover and the fact it was short stories I was really excited, but for some reason I just could not get invested in any story. I started skim reading at one points because nothing really grasped my attention. Maybe it's just not not relating or feeling compelled by any of the characters in the stories, but I really didn't connect well while reading this. However, I did enjoy how it was written.

I enjoyed following the stories and seeing how love and life can impact on these different woman and how they break from the moulds.