I read this on recommendation of a borrower and I thought it was good. It wasn't as formulaic as some of the serial killer novels, but it was just enough in genre to be comfortable. Tess writes well without cliche and although it wasn't particularly suspenseful, it was still a page turner for me. The medical detail adds interest without being overdone. I'll look for more in this series. The main characters were drawn fully enough to make me want to read about them again. - Fiona

I don't tend to read "chick lit" but this one was good fun. The author has done well to make both Helen and Sophie so likeable, and Helen's initial attraction to Matthew and susequent change-of-heart is entirely believable. The tension was well-done too; it was a good quick read. - Fiona

I did like the main character and particularly the unflattering portrayal of his ex-lover. All the missing littlies - I found it a little hard to follow who was who sometimes, but perhaps I wasn't paying enough attention. Aberdeen in winter was brilliantly written. I will look out for more in this series. - Fiona

This book made me long for summer; I could feel the sun on my skin as the characters did. The story kept my interest, the characters were interesting and likeable when they should have been and I found the ending satisfying. I recommend it for an intelligent but not difficult read. - Fiona