Candy Guard

Quick Review:

Jelly is set to be the Head Bridesmaid for her Mum's wedding, but she's super nervous because she wobbles! This book is a great middle grade read about confidence and working through issues. It's also super funny and quite the comedic read! I highly recommend it! There's also great pictures scattered throughout the book to give it personality.

With the pastel coloured cover and the title I expected a chick lit summer read. It started in this vein - a woman writing about not getting her act together, Bridget Jones style. But it soon became clear that this book is much more serious - it goes on to deal with unwanted pregnancy, abortion, and mental health problems like depression. In the beginning I wasn't impressed, but the main character grew on me. It was an interesting story of a young woman trying to find her way in the UK in show more the 80ies. show less

A slow starter but got very funny towards the end and kept you hooked. Worth a read if you aren't after anything too serious.