Chasing Rainbows

Rose is aptly named since she does have a rather rosy-tinted view of life, well mainly other people’s lives, which leads her to try to make her view of what should happen, happen. For instance her scatty, disorganised mum should hitch up with her friend Ash’s dad. Yes he’s a bit of a control freak, but that could only be for Mum’s good. So beguiled is Rose by her dreams and schemes that she misses most of what is actually going on and fails to appreciate what other people’s thoughts and feelings really are.

This makes for a lively, humorous and eventful read with a sure, contemporary feel and tone. The dance thread of the story alone should strike a chord. Some elements of the plot stretch credibility a bit, and a few of the minor characters are stereotyped but I’m sure it will be eagerly devoured and enjoyed by a female audience.