I generally love Amanda Prowse's novels, but found this one less engaging compared to the others. The storyline was enjoyable and generally it was a good read, but I found some of the characters unbelievable in their lack of communication and inability to see what was before them. Once again, this is out of the ordinary for Amanda Prowse who tackles real life issues and problems head on with originality and flair.

This was an easy book to read with some twists right until the end. There were a few Americanisms in it, which, for some reason, irate fans me. The story didn’t knock me off my feet, but it kept my attention.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing.

I struggled with the first half or so of this book because I could not connect with the main character and everyone else was annoying. It ended on a good note though, so stick with it. A mostly okay read!

A True inspirational book by Amanda Prowse. So much information, lots of emotion, I was smiling, crying, worried about the outcome, all sorts of emotions went through me whilst I read this book.
What I loved is the information contained in the book as well the way the relationships grew and fell apart and how their thoughts went where their lives went. It was beautiful

Rae-Valentine thought she had it all, even as she was doing it all and then her husband Howard confessed to an affair. Geez. She takes her best friend Dolly, who is Howard's sister, with her to Antigua, where she begins to rethink her life and expectations. I liked Rae, who realizes she's always been the one who put others first and in the spotlight, hiding her own desires. What a challenge for her to decide what to do- especially since Dolly has an obvious interest in the status quo. When Howard appears, well, that's when push comes to shove. There's some light humor here which leavens the sadness of fracturing long term relationships. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This is a quick read and you will root for Rae.

Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts and are celebrating their silver wedding . Rae's best friend is Dolly who happens to be Howard's sister.
Rae's world collapses when Howard admits to an affair and she goes on her anniversary trip to Antigua with Dolly in place of her husband. They talk, cry and laugh together but can their friendship survive?
Rae starts to question her role in life, her family and her marriage.
Then her mother dies and Rae is happy to be back within the fold of her family.
However there is a final twist and Rae has to decide who she is and how she wants to live her life.
Will she make the right decision?

I have really enjoyed all the books that i have read so far by this author and so pleased to have received an advanced copy of 'The Girl in the Corner' via Netgalley.

I was determined when i started to read this book, that i will not put a tissue box at my side. Amanda Prowse always has the ability to pull at my heartstrings! All was going well and near to the end... well, i should have known better. I am not going to write what the story is about, as i would rather one read the story for themselves. The ending did take me by surprise and was one that i wasn't expecting.

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy. This is my honest review, freely given.

Amanda Prowse has done it again her fantastic writing and realistic characters had me hooked on this book from beginning to end.

Rae Valentine was such a believable character I could relate to her circumstances and reactions throughout and she had me rooting for her throughout.

Rae was always the girl in the corner!! Shy and unconfident, taking second place to her older confident sister until she meets Dolly who becomes her lifelong friend, Dolly introduces her to her brother Howard and they fall in love and Rae marries into their more influential family.

Twenty five years later Rae feels she has life figured. Two beautiful children a successful husband and a fantastic lifestyle but something has happened to put it all in the balance.

The revelation means Rae has an important decision to make Will she be strong enough to follow her instincts? or will she be happier not rocking the boat and trying to mend her marriage.?

This book explores so many issues with such understanding these included - friendship, marriage, trust, family, loss, love and loyalty,

When life gives you lemons make lemonade is a saying which came to me whilst reading this book. The importance of fiends and family for support definitely shone throughout the book . Definitely one for anyone who has felt like the girl in the corner who has struggled to be everything to everyone but has lost their own identity along the way.

This book will stay with me for a long time, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for my chance to read this fantastic book.

Another amazing book by Amanda Prowse.

Rae-Valentine is a shy young woman embarking on her first day at college when she meets vivacious Dolly. The pair soon become best friends sharing cigarettes and secrets. Dolly sets Rae up with her brother whom she falls in love with and marries. After a fabulous 25th anniversary party Howard breaks some devastating new to Rae, leaving her reeling and needing to get away and sort her head out, so she goes to Antigua with Dolly who knows little of the problems Rae and Howard are facing. While in Antigua Rae decides where she wants her life to head but soon goes back to the normality of every day life.

Another great Amanda Prowse read although I hope there might be a sequel to this one.

I love Amanda Prowse books, and I relly enjoyed this one too. The story of Rae Valentine, fro. her first day of college, and meeting Dolly, through to her marriage. We skip forward to their 25th wedding anniversary, where after a wonderful night, Howard comes clan with a revelation that could drive Rae’s family apart. At times I wanted Rae to shout and scream rather than be compliant, but a second family trauma makes her reconsider her options. A final revelation towards the end ofnthe book makes Rae’s final decision for her, and I really loved how the story finished, allowing Rae to follow her dreams. Definitely recommend this book.

How many of us have realised suddenly that the life we thought good was, actually, a total fabrication and we have been living a sham? Rae discovered this when her husband confessed his unfaithfulness and shattered her world. Suddenly, she discovers life is monotonous and that there is a lot of living to do.
I found that some of the story seemed rather far fetched, particularly the author's view of age and the abilities of people over 70! She needs to do more research on this subject!!

An interesting book on complicated relationships and families. I don't consider 43 to be middle aged though and Rae seemed old before her time. Many women will relate to the exaggerated monotony of everyday life even though some of it did seem a little unrealistic. I liked the journey and the opportunities that presented themselves. Overall a good read for a winters day at home.

Easy read
Any girl who feels she is in the corner will relate to this story.
It is interesting how perceptions of ourselves is not how other people see us.
Many women can relate to how they do not speak up for themselves just to keep the peace and crave to be able to speak their minds without breaking up the happy home.
Way to relate to the characters.

I love Amanda Prowse books and on this occasion have been lucky enough to get a free copy, however the fact the book was free does not alter my view that this really could be her best yet.
Amanda's books always centre around people, their relationships and always always make me question 'what would I do?'
She manages to convey powerful affirming messages through her novels that resonate long after the last page.
This book is no exception, be prepared to follow Rae on her emotional journey where she questions everything she's ever known and everything she's ever done
I was amazed with the story so thank you for letting me read this powerful nove

This was a disappointing read, I found it difficult to get into and I just felt irritated by the actions of some of the characters. The main character Rae-Valentine, came across as much older than her mere 43 years of age. I could not believe that she described herself as middle aged! What nonsense. She also described her parents as suffering from decrepitude, a word generally used to describe the very aged and physically failing. Her parents couldn’t have been much more than early 70s, and these days that is no age at all. She felt the need to ferry them around to appointments, and order online groceries weekly for them, which they regarded as some kind of magical event - all of this was so stereotypically ageist, as if they were incapable of independent living.
The story was very contrived, even to Rae’s holiday crush, despite her devastation with her husband’s betrayal. Really?
The constant navel-gazing and introspection of Rae became very wearing, and I frankly could not wait to finish the book.
The ending was all very predictable regarding Howard. Rae’s final actions in response were so completely unrealistic, it was unbelievable. I’m sorry to say that this book left me cold.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an independent review.
Amanda Prowse is one of my favourite contemporary authors and yet again she manages to deliver an excellent read. What I like best about her books are that they are very ordinary subject matters written in an extraordinary way. The characters are always rich, real and easily relatable to, well written and their stories always draw me in from the off.
Another cracker of a book with a few scenes which particularly resounded with me and brought a few tears to my eyes.
Highly recommended. 5 *****

I received this book "The Girl In the Corner" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.
This book was okay. I found the characters a bit annoying. I just didn't look forward to reading it each day.

The story is about Rae-Valentine who has been "beige" for all of her 16 years until she meets Dolly, who is an explosion of colour and noise, who introduces her to her brother and a whole, exciting new family.
Rae's sister, Debbie-Jo, is their parents' star and Rae feels that her place in the family is in the background, in the corner. She feels that her family resents her for "marrying up", especially as Debbie-Jo leaves it up to Rae to care for her parents and shuttle them around.
In her own marriage she is the "pleaser", always making sure everything runs smoothly for her husband, children and the family business. But she feels secure in her life.
But then everything is shattered by her husband's bombshell. She starts seeing everyone in a new light - her husband; her best friend - her sister in law; her role in supporting everyone's lives. In a way the bomb Howard dropped shook Rae out of the corner.
I wondered as the story progressed towards the end why it was continuing as I thought the pinnacle moment had already occurred and everything had been sorted out. Boy, did the ending blow me away.
An awesome read. Amanda Prowse has the ability to take you so deep into the story that you really see the characters. I saw Howard as "Howard" in the Big Bang Theory; Dolly I imagined as "Penelope" from "Criminal Minds" - just her outward eccentric appearance.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book.

First of all, have some tissues near by before you even open this book. I wish I’ve been warned what to expect from Amanda Prowse. The Girl in the Corner is the first book I’ve read by her and it’s written with so much emotion and care. So realistic and touching, which makes it incredibly powerful. Adored the story and purchased another 3 books by Amanda Prowse straight after.

This is the second book i have read by Amanda Prowse and i spent most of the book willing Rae to assert herself and be the person she desperately wanted to be. Without ruining the book for anyone, it took one of the saddest experiences for her to gain the backbone she had hidden. I enjoyed reading this and would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review. #girlinthecorner#netgalley