SHEILA NORTON
BOOK REVIEWS
While none of us can hope to please everybody, we writers like to find out whether our stories are pleasing the majority - and that's where reviews come in. I'm grateful for all reviews, those from my readers as much as those by professional reviewers. Whether they absolutely love a book, or just want to make helpful comments, it's all good feedback.
But here, as you'd expect, I'm showcasing just a few of the best ones from my most recent novels.
NOT YOUR CHILD
***** ENTHRALLING This is one of the most enjoyable books I have read. From the first chapter, I was hooked. I loved the format of the chapters written by one main character, then the other. It was an intriguing, thought provoking and emotional read. Thoroughly gripping to the end.
***** The first thing I have got to say that if you are a fan of books by Jodi Picoult and Nicholas Sparks then I wouldn't bother reading any further because if you love them you will definitely love this stunning book that will pull at your heart strings and bring you out in tears!! This is an absolutely fantastically written book by the very talented Sheila! I am just mind blown that I have never read any books by this incredible author before now and am just so glad I have now rectified this! What an absolutely incredibly talented author you are Sheila and as soon as I have finished this review I am going to go straight to Amazon and add every single one of your other books to my wish list and get stuck straight into one as soon as I can!! Overall an addictive rollercoaster ride of emotions that will keep you turning the pages and will leave you thinking about long after you have finished . . . Clear your schedules and get the tissues ready as you wont be able to put this down!! Well done Sheila on an absolutely gorgeous emotional page turner and here's to your next success!! This is the exact reason that i would like to welcome you to my favourite authors club!
***** Not Your Child was so emotional, heartwarming, heartbreaking and swept me along with its twists. every word was perfectly chosen to make an impact. Poppy is so cute and well created.
The alternating chapters were a great idea for structure. Gemma’s were the longest. Crystal's ones were shorter, but no less powerful. Both women have difficult pasts. This book is unforgettable and the story will stay with me for a long time.
A GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER
‘A breathtaking novel about motherhood… I felt angst, tension, compassion, empathy, surprise and suspicion…. Do not miss this novel, especially if you enjoy reading about families and their realistic struggles and moments of joy…. Grabbed my heart… Phenomenally emotive.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A masterpiece story of a family finding their way… Hit all the feels for me and I was invested in the story from the beginning to the brilliant end. My emotions ran wild throughout this story and I would love to see this become a Netflix hit.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A remarkable tale depicting a family's journey through the complexities of emotional challenges. Norton's storytelling kept engrossed me from start to finish, leaving a lasting impact… Truly captivating.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ONE WEEK IN WINTER
Amazon review: This is a very enjoyable book, extremely well-written, with lots of emotion involved in the significant family problems. A moving story with truly fascinating characters and I really enjoyed the exciting twists as their lives actually began to change. An absolutely great read..
THE SECRET OF ANGEL COVE
DEVON LIFE Magazine : 'When I pick up one of Sheila's novels I feel as if I've stepped into the pages
as if watching a play unfold.. . . award winning novelist Sheila takes a gentle yet wholly realistic approach. . . . I have such respect for her work. An engaging portrayal of a coastal village.'
Amazon/ Good Reads/ Net Galley reviews:
This is a gorgeous book of friendship, discovery and maybe along the way creating something that can last for generations to come.
How happy reading this book made me feel. I really loved reading about characters of lots of different ages.
This is a lovely heart-warming story situated in a delightful area in Devon.