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Sweet Pea by C. J. Skuse
Oct. 17th, 2018 11:14 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
Rhiannon Lewis might seem like the average girl next door, but she’s got a killer secret.
Although her childhood was haunted by a famous crime, Rhiannon’s celebrity has dwindled. By day her job at a newspaper is demeaning and unsatisfying. By evening she dutifully listens to her friend’s wedding plans whilst secretly making a list.
A kill list.
From the man at the supermarket who mishandles her apples, to the people who have got it coming, Rhiannon’s ready to get her revenge.
Because the girl everyone overlooks might be able to get away with murder …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
C J Skuse’s black comedy thriller (the first in a trilogy) is a shockingly entertaining and sweary read with Skuse making you root for the damaged and homicidal Rhiannon while at the same time being horrified by some of her actions. I did find some of the support Rhiannon gets a little difficult to believe and there were a couple of moments where the pace was slow but it’s an entertaining read with a great cliff hanger and I’ll be reading on.
Although her childhood was haunted by a famous crime, Rhiannon’s celebrity has dwindled. By day her job at a newspaper is demeaning and unsatisfying. By evening she dutifully listens to her friend’s wedding plans whilst secretly making a list.
From the man at the supermarket who mishandles her apples, to the people who have got it coming, Rhiannon’s ready to get her revenge.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
C J Skuse’s black comedy thriller (the first in a trilogy) is a shockingly entertaining and sweary read with Skuse making you root for the damaged and homicidal Rhiannon while at the same time being horrified by some of her actions. I did find some of the support Rhiannon gets a little difficult to believe and there were a couple of moments where the pace was slow but it’s an entertaining read with a great cliff hanger and I’ll be reading on.
