I hope you all had a fantastic New Year! I’m back with my first book review of 2023 and I must say it’s a fab one! If you’ve been an avid reader of my blog for the last few years you will know how much I love all of KL Slater’s books. And so I’m pleased to say I had a first look at her latest – The Narrator.
Book Description
What if the chance of a perfect life… put your daughter in grave danger?
Being a single mother is tough, but I’d do anything for my little girl Scarlet. I’d given up on my career as a voice actor when the call came, but suddenly I was the new narrator for a secret book from bestselling author Philippa Roberts, who has been missing for eight months. It was a lifeline for me and my daughter.
I hated that it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex in his perfect new home with his perfect new girlfriend. But I knew it was the right thing to do.
But as I start reading Philippa’s new novel, I start to wonder if it’s no coincidence that I’ve been chosen to narrate it. There’s something hidden in the pages of this book, I’m sure of it. Some clue to Philippa’s disappearance. And I don’t feel safe. I think I’m being watched. My room has been searched.
And then my ex’s girlfriend calls in tears and everything starts to click together. If I don’t find answers fast, I’ll lose more than my second chance. I’ll lose my daughter.
What I Thought
I was really excited to get started on The Narrator, it was my first read of 2023! But after the first few pages, I felt it wasn’t quite as gritty as the author’s other books. However the further you delve in it gets better. In fact, the last few chapters are great! And the best bit – I didn’t see that coming!
If this is your first book by KL Slater you really need to dig out her other books as they are epic and far superior. ( I’ve got a list of reviews of the others at the end of this post).
The Narrator wasn’t quite up to par with the others, but I will be eagerly awaiting the next book by KL Slater!
Author Bio
For many years, Kim sent her work out to literary agents but never made it off the slush pile. At the age of 40 she went back to Nottingham Trent University and now has an MA in Creative Writing.
Before graduating, she received five offers of representation from London literary agents which was, as Kim says, ‘a fairytale … at the end of a very long road!’
Kim is a full-time writer and lives in Nottingham with her husband, Mac.
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Where Can I Buy it?
The Narrator by KL Slater is available to buy from Amazon.
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