The Wild Roses by D.B Carter - [Review]

 The Wild Roses by D.B Carter
[Review]

Print Length: 366 pages (kindle edition)

Publisher: Mirador Publishing (31st October 2019)

Publication Date: 31st October 2019

Synopsis

Three friendships brutally severed by one chance meeting. In 1984 Sharon and pip are nearing their final days at school, finally on the precipice of adulthood. Pip and Sharon have been best friend for as long as people can remember and choose to befriend a badly bullied school peer Gavin. Gavin takes refuge in their friendship until one day it all changes. Their bright futures are suddenly darkened by Sharon meeting an older man who she falls in love with him at first sight. Their futures are no longer clear but clouded in drugs, corruption and betrayal but can they all hope to find a sunnier future. 

All three face very different paths but they all lead back to the same place, Sharon.

Follow their journey through love, loss and betrayal.

Review

Honestly, after finishing this book I cannot believe I haven't heard of it before as it really does take you on a heart-breaking but beautiful story where you really truly feel for each character. I didn't think the book would be teaching me such a vital lesson that although one bad decision may shape your future, it doesn't mean it cannot be rectified or that you won't still bloom. The character development in this book is amazing, in particular it shows how much Pip really grows into an independent and strong woman. I really adored the relationship Pip had with her Grandparents, particularly with her Gran. Pip really was a beautiful and gentle character throughout but she was dealt quite a few setbacks but continued to show her strength right up until the end. 

This was set in the 1980's where sexual harassment and substance abuse was extremely common in which D.B Carter magnificently portrayed accurately. This book had me hooked from the beginning, I needed to know if they all had their happy endings and were reunited once and for all. The ending broke my heart but really enforced the lesson that whilst we may not get the outcome we really wanted, it doesn't have to crush your future. 

Thank you to D.B Carter for writing this amazing book, I look forward to reading your other work. 

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)

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About The Author

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D.B Carter is an author who lives in Devon, England. He was a son of two nomadic artists and grew up in a world filled with creativity. D.B Carter went to university and followed in a career in science and later on went into commerce. His philosophy is "if we look for the good, we will find it". Read more here.

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