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`Brilliantly enjoyable novel about rival sisters and surrogate parenting - quite unlike anything we've read in ages. Put it on your bedside table now . . . What's Yours Is Mine is a fab fusion of beach-read and bonkbuster, with a unique and gripping plot.' --Heat
`Stimson's prose is razor sharp, and she pulls no punches when taking on the tricky subject of sibling rivalry - depicting family love at its cruelest and kindest.' --Glamour
`What's Yours is Mine is the latest brilliant book from Tess Stimson.'
--The People
`Forget the fluffy girl-meets-boy stuff, Stimson writes about flawed characters in difficult situations and tops it off with twists that will pull your jaw in the dropped position. Edgy, funny, unpredictable - this is top class chick-lit for women who like it real.'
--Daily Record
`Stimson's prose is razor sharp, and she pulls no punches when taking on the tricky subject of sibling rivalry - depicting family love at its cruelest and kindest.' --Glamour
`What's Yours is Mine is the latest brilliant book from Tess Stimson.'
--The People
`Forget the fluffy girl-meets-boy stuff, Stimson writes about flawed characters in difficult situations and tops it off with twists that will pull your jaw in the dropped position. Edgy, funny, unpredictable - this is top class chick-lit for women who like it real.'
--Daily Record
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A story of sisters who share just a little too much
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The story begins by introducing us to the sisters that are Grace and Susannah. I really liked Grace at first - she is successful, happily married but desperate to be a mother. I feel Stimson captures her despair at not being able to have a child perfectly, and the way this is handled in the book is really good and quite touching in parts. We aren't told much about why the sisters are on such bad terms until quite a way into the book so its a bit of a mystery but I enjoyed this because I was eager to uncover what happened between them to make the situation so bad. Susannah on the other hand is a character I really didn't like but warmed to her throughout the book and by the end, I really did like her character.
The way the relationship and the story between the sisters unfolds is really intriguing and I love the mysterious feel that Stimson manages to keep throughout the novel. Just when you think you have guessed what is coming next, something else suddenly pops up and has the book hurtling in a completely different direction.What I loved a lot about this book was the writing style. Stimson writes from the viewpoints of mainly Grace and Susannah, although there are a couple of other chapters narrated by others too. As well as the alternate narration, the two narrations overlap to show the scenario from both sides and this makes it so interesting because it puts such a different spin on it, and I love this about Stimson's work.
The whole feel of the book is very dark, so don't be fooled by its beautiful pink and black cover! It's definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing, there are some dark scenes in there and theme of surrogacy and adoption isn't what you'd be led to believe, and I loved the twists and turns along the way. I also really loved how my feelings for both Grace and Susannah change so much throughout the book according to what was happening, and this is because of Stimson's fantastic writing. By the end, I felt like I'd been on an emotional roller coaster with these characters and I think it all ended perfectly for how the book had gone.
If you enjoy your chick lit with a bit of an edge, then make sure you get a copy of What's Yours Is Mine by Tess Stimson. I loved the characters, the story that kept hurtling in different directions and the brilliant writing of Stimson which holds the thing together with ease. I really didn't want to stop reading whenever I picked it up because I knew if I put it down I'd be missing out on something exciting, and often I was right! The pink cover is gorgeous, but don't think it's going to be a girlie love story because it certainly isn't - it's much more than that and I adored it. As you can tell, I highly recommend it, and think it's a superb read.
The way the relationship and the story between the sisters unfolds is really intriguing and I love the mysterious feel that Stimson manages to keep throughout the novel. Just when you think you have guessed what is coming next, something else suddenly pops up and has the book hurtling in a completely different direction.What I loved a lot about this book was the writing style. Stimson writes from the viewpoints of mainly Grace and Susannah, although there are a couple of other chapters narrated by others too. As well as the alternate narration, the two narrations overlap to show the scenario from both sides and this makes it so interesting because it puts such a different spin on it, and I love this about Stimson's work.
The whole feel of the book is very dark, so don't be fooled by its beautiful pink and black cover! It's definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing, there are some dark scenes in there and theme of surrogacy and adoption isn't what you'd be led to believe, and I loved the twists and turns along the way. I also really loved how my feelings for both Grace and Susannah change so much throughout the book according to what was happening, and this is because of Stimson's fantastic writing. By the end, I felt like I'd been on an emotional roller coaster with these characters and I think it all ended perfectly for how the book had gone.
If you enjoy your chick lit with a bit of an edge, then make sure you get a copy of What's Yours Is Mine by Tess Stimson. I loved the characters, the story that kept hurtling in different directions and the brilliant writing of Stimson which holds the thing together with ease. I really didn't want to stop reading whenever I picked it up because I knew if I put it down I'd be missing out on something exciting, and often I was right! The pink cover is gorgeous, but don't think it's going to be a girlie love story because it certainly isn't - it's much more than that and I adored it. As you can tell, I highly recommend it, and think it's a superb read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to say the attraction in this book for me was the lovely cover and i expected this to be a fun romp....this book actually has some pretty serious undertones and delves in some long standing family politics. One of my main issues with this book (resulting in only 3 stars) is I did not like either of the main characters very much....Susannah being completely irresponsible and Grace just being a spoilt madam....I couldn't relate to either character and therefore found that by the ending I didn't really care what the outcome was. Maybe not liking either character was intentional of the author as it showed each girls flaws and the pity of the situation they found themselves in. If you want a fun, lighthearted book to read on the beach don't be fooled by the girly cover...it reminded me more of a Jodi Picoult book than other Tess Stimson novels I have read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book. I only gave it 4 stars as it became obvious in parts what was going to happen. I liked the way each chapter was written by each of the characters, and some content overlapped from one character to the the next, it was interesting to read the different reactions to the scenarios. Grace and Susannah couldn't be more different as sisters. Susannah is irresponsible and carefree whilst Grace is conservative and a planner. The plan they come up with was always bound to bring out the worse in each sister. But overall a very good book. Definately reccomend it.
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Chick lit with an edge
One of the reasons I particularly like Tess Stimson's books is that they are more than just a 'fun, frothy read'. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hawkster
Pure drivel...
I read 'The Cradle Snatcher' and thought it was ok but I almost gave up on this one just 2 chapters in. Read more
Published on 31 May 2010 by Tinkerbell
Good, but not the best
This book was good, and I always enjoy her books, but it wasn't anywhere near as good as the adultery club!
Published on 27 May 2010 by Melly1
interisting suject
i liked the book because this is an interesting subject....what would you do/won't do for your own sister. read it you might enjoy it,i did
Published on 14 May 2010 by Daniela Spanu
Not for me
I know this book has had rave reviews so far, but it really didn't do it for me I'm afraid. I am not a huge fan of so called "chick lit" generally but I fancied a change and... Read more
Published on 1 May 2010 by Teruel
Another 'I couldn't put it down' book.
Having read all of Tess's books I knew this one would be another brilliant read. As soon as I started I knew I had to read it in one day, because I was so keen to know how it would... Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by SarahDawn
Read this now!
What a brilliant read this book is. Totally compelling and absorbing, it had me crying, laughing, then crying again all the way through. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by G. Stewart
When is the next one due, Tess?????
What more can be said that hasn't already been said by the other reviews?!
I too read this book in a single sitting - not because it is a simple read, but because I didn't... Read more
I too read this book in a single sitting - not because it is a simple read, but because I didn't... Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Ms Cameron
Fantastic read!
This is such a brilliant and fun read, I just couldn't put it down and read it in a single night! It's really well-written, with such believable characters and a fantastic plot... Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by Real Word Wizard
Good entertaining read
This was another very good book by Tess Stimson. I read it in a day - it is easy to read and the story moves along at a good pace. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Janine Routley
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