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Making Turquoise Kindle Edition

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"Falls somewhere in between Irvine Welsh and Romeo & Juliet"

Liam

Hayley, she just doesn’t get it. Doesn’t get that doors which are open for her, are closed for me. Doesn’t get that I’m following in my dad’s footsteps, Aiden’s footsteps, even if the shoes don’t fit. She tells me we can be together, that we can make it work. And I wish, I really wish, that we could. But wishing doesn’t change anything.

Hayley

When I was eleven, green was my favourite colour. That was before I realised my nose was blue. It was also the year I met Liam. Right from the off, we were best friends. Then more. Then... nothing. Because Tim and Hun, they’re oil and water: they don’t mix. Ask my dad. Ask Aiden. But blue, green, they’re just colours. And I like green.

(Content warning: contains strong language and elements of drug taking, teenage pregnancy, abortion and abuse.)

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10 April 2020
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ASIN : B086TX489B
Language : English
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V. R. W.

A Must Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2020

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This is an insightful and gripping book about teenagers growing up on opposite sides of the invisible but very real divide that lies at the heart of life in Glasgow. Pulling no punches, the realism keeps the reader hooked as the plot unfolds over a decade of the main characters' lives, showing how their choices and opportunities are often shaped and limited by forces outwith their control that dictate whether they are 'blue' or 'green', and therefore who they can befriend, and worse, who they are allowed to fall in love with. Throughout the story, the alternating narrative focus allows reader to see right into the motivations of each character, making the difficulties and tragedies they face all the more heart-breaking. Gritty, realistic and unputdownable, Making Turquoise deserves to be hailed as a YA classic. A must read.

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Gripping

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2020

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Believable characters and twists and turns in the plot kept me gripped. The context of bigotry and violence pulsates in the background and invites the reader into a dark culture. Brilliant!

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Jamie

Hard-hitting story of friendship & love across a stark community divide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2020

The book paints a pretty grim picture of life in the Glasgow neighbourhood where it's set, with tensions between Protestants and Catholics, poverty, violence, drugs and crime all having a strong influence on the characters' growth and choices. As a setting for a forbidden love story, it's got all the ingredients, and I really felt for the characters as they navigated one pain and unfairness after another. I found the pacing a little off, with perhaps too much time & attention spent on the younger parts of the story and not enough on the events leading up to the main crisis. I also wonder if it might have flowed better without Callum and Aiden's additional points of view, since they weren't the focus of the story.

Overall, a tough and emotional read that's worth picking up.

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Laura Riordan

Amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2020

From onceuponapageturn.blogspot.com :
Claire McFall’s "Making Turquoise" is a beautifully written and heart-breaking story, a mix of Y.A. contemporary fiction, romance, social injustice and domestic abuse. It follows Hayley Thomson, a sheltered yet rebellious girl from a Protestant (or “Blue”) family and her best friend, Liam McGaffney, a kind-hearted and similarly rebellious boy from a Catholic (“Green”) background. From the very beginning, their friendship is met with judgement and prejudice and they find themselves ripped apart on more than one occasion. They struggle to find their way back to each other but sometimes prejudice and family hostility are too much to overcome. McFall’s novel is one of love, family and obligation. It’s a journey filled with struggle and hardship but it also does a fantastic job of tackling social issues in a way that has rarely been done before in this genre.

One of the main strengths of this novel is the characterisation, but particularly the character development. Many of the major characters start off in a weak, if not feeble condition. They are oppressed by the ones they love; they are victims of abuse, prejudice or poor socio-economic conditions. But despite these circumstances, they overcome their struggle. They take their hardships in their stride and they grow. Let’s look at Hayley Thomson, our sheltered yet rebellious heroine. When the story begins, Hayley is living under the guidance of her strict and controlling parents and seems to be the root of her brother Callum’s annoyances. Her age and naivety prompt others to look upon her with judgement and harsh criticism and quite frequently, she finds herself losing control and being moulded into the perfect “Hun” (Protestant). However, as the story progresses, Hayley learns to grow and fights back against the violent and abusive forces that try to control her. Her bravery only strengthens as the novel goes on and she eventually grows into a confident, strong and inspiring young woman.

Her twin brother, Callum, undergoes a similar journey. He evolves from a petulant, dismissive teenage boy to a loving and concerned brother. While he was initially dismissive and resentful of Hayley, he learns to understand his sister’s feelings and emotions. Though he disagrees with her personal choices, he defends them publicly and puts his sister above all else in his life, including his relationships, friends and future. Callum is a great character and his character development aids the development of many relationships in the novel as well as the overall plot.

While these characters are admirable and inspiring, it is the character of Liam McGaffney that is sure to steal reader’s hearts. When Liam first meets Hayley, he establishes his character as the hero-type and a confidante for Hayley, something that only grows as the plot develops. However, Liam is limited by his family. While Hayley is a source of comfort in his lonely life, Liam lives under the thumb of his violent and erratic older brother, Aiden. He is held back by his family and socio-economic background but particularly his religious associations. As a Catholic, or a “Green” or “Tim”, Liam is viewed, in his town, with intense scrutiny and hostility. He is a regular victim of verbal and, quite often, physical abuse and is met with prejudice not only in the town but also by Hayley’s family. However, despite these struggles, Liam presses forward. He fights to stay afloat, to stay out of trouble and more importantly, to keep Hayley safe and in his life. As the book goes on, he learns to defy the odds and stand up against the social injustices he faces, establishing for himself a strong and proud character.

One of the most important parts of this novel is its ability to tackle important social issues. From the outset, McFall highlights the dangers of sectarian violence and the impact it can particularly have on young minds and in a social setting. She shows that religious persecution is barbaric and prejudice can only lead to division and hardship. She also very delicately handles the issues of teenage pregnancy and abortion, but I won’t say much more on that. However, McFall highlights the importance of choice and emphasises that a woman’s body is her own and she has every right to control it. Drug usage, violence, emotional, physical and sexual abuse are also handled rather well in the novel, while also maintaining the innocence and hopefulness of typical Y.A. novels.

Usually, I would make a recommendation or suggest something the author could have done differently but quite frankly, I’m stumped. This is a great novel and is sure to appeal to fans of Y.A., romance and contemporary fiction. With similarities to "Where Rainbows End" by Cecilia Ahern or "The Secret of Callie and Kayden" by Jessica Sorensen, "Making Turquoise" is beautiful and addictive and it will remind readers of the importance of tolerance, especially in trying times like these.

All in all, 10/10.

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Causette de Maman

Make a good deed : buy it ; have a good time : read it !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2020

After a 1st chapter where Liam and Hayley are both 21, the novel is a flashback composed of chapters following them from 11 years old to adulthood. The scenes are told alternatively by the main protagonists : Liam, Hayley, Aiden and Callum. It enables the reader to follow the thoughts behind the characters behaviour.

The writing style is pleasant, even if references to the football (soccer) teams can be a bit difficult to get for people not aware of that background.

The plot is well built, with a logical evolution, and unforeseen events that hook the reader. The characters are also well described, they are not just superficial but show their wounds and their humanity.

As a conclusion, this is a real page-turner you won’t be able to put down until you’ve finished it !

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Rach

Modern day Romeo and Juliet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2020

I was sent a digital copy of this book by the author for the purposes of review and at the same time I had just bought around 30 books that I knew I wanted to read so this had to be good from the start to get my attention.

It did not disappoint. The dramatic start hooks the reader and hints at the complexities to follow. I'm ashamed to say I didn't know much at all about the sectarianism in Scotland but learned so much through the perspectives of these young people and the events that unfold in their lives.

Like a modern day Romeo and Juliet, the characters who want to be together shouldn't be together as others have plenty to say about it and violence and aggression simmers as an everyday accompaniment to their lives.

Would not hesitate to recommend. Thanks Claire!

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Karena & Paul

Great YA

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2020

YA books are one of my favourites to read and I adored this one. It’s a heartbreaking read but one is happily recommend to everyone.

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