Oh, man, the plans I had for this weekend didn't quite pan out. But that's for next time. For now, I want to tell you about the super awesome Paris Hemworth's Road to Wonderland by Francesca Marlow.
Paris Hemsworth’s Road To
Wonderland is the second novel in a new adult series, which tells the tale of
a seventeen-year-old girl's tragedy. A tragedy that steers her down an unlikely
path full of twists and turns.
Paris is a naive, feisty fashionista who floats, carefree, through her life in 1990’s Manchester, thanks to her three great loves: her father, her best friend, and her motorbike. Izzy Moffit is a shy, quiet, literature lover who has been surrounded by violence daily, seeking solace in movies and music. The two are an unlikely duo, but since the age of four, they have been inseparable, always promising to be there for each other no matter what.
Paris is a naive, feisty fashionista who floats, carefree, through her life in 1990’s Manchester, thanks to her three great loves: her father, her best friend, and her motorbike. Izzy Moffit is a shy, quiet, literature lover who has been surrounded by violence daily, seeking solace in movies and music. The two are an unlikely duo, but since the age of four, they have been inseparable, always promising to be there for each other no matter what.
That is until one day Paris
receives heart-shattering news which turns her life upside-down. Suddenly,
their friendship is tested in ways it never has before, and just when things
are starting to look up for them, adulthood steps in and kicks them both in
unimaginable ways. Paris is forced into a life full of fear, guilt and doubt,
which sees her evolve from the feisty, fun young girl she once was into
something she never thought she’d be. Weak.
Having hit rock bottom, Paris is left with two options: climb the ladder back up or continue to swim in the sea of despair. The first option is easier said than done when you have no hope or faith left, when the loves of your life have all moved on, and you think you’re alone in the world. In the war against addiction, Paris knows it is only a matter of time before something has to give, but she is unable to predict at what cost.
Having hit rock bottom, Paris is left with two options: climb the ladder back up or continue to swim in the sea of despair. The first option is easier said than done when you have no hope or faith left, when the loves of your life have all moved on, and you think you’re alone in the world. In the war against addiction, Paris knows it is only a matter of time before something has to give, but she is unable to predict at what cost.
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This is the second story in the Road to Wonderland series, and the absolute loveliness that started with that first book flows perfectly into this one. Without spoiling too much, Paris's story is as harrowing as I thought it would be, even more so, really. While Izzy is off in the world, wondering why her best friend doesn't wish to speak to her anymore, Paris is trying to survive day after day with a terribly abusive drug dealer that has taken over her life and claimed it as his own.
Paris's story is told with the bravery I expected of her. Francesca Marlow has done a terrific job at bringing Paris to life and maintaining that feisty spirit that Paris displayed in the first book. It's interesting and really fun to get the other side of the story. I did spend a lot of time going back and forth between this book and the first one, but I think that made it a lot better to understand Paris and Izzy.
Basically, go buy this book. Now. Don't worry, I'll wait. Here's the links:
Also, click on the link below to try and win an e-copy of the first book in the series, Izzy Moffit's Road to Wonderland by Victoria L James. I did a review of that book as well, so check it out!
If giveaways aren't your thing (maybe?), then here are the links to buy Izzy Moffit:
And let me tell you, I've never encountered awesome authors like Victoria L James and Francesca Marlow. These two are so excited for people to read their books, and luckily they've put out stories that are intriguing, interesting, and amazing.
Francesca is a self-confessed
drifter, never quite fitting in anywhere until she discovered the love of
reading two years ago. Books proved to be non-judgemental, loyal and thought
provoking, so much so that she was inspired to create her own world. A world
where she could channel her every day thoughts and emotions to deal with the
daily grind which we call ‘life’.
Francesca’s biggest accomplishments to date are the two little ladies that share her heart, closely followed by the one thing she is very proud to say: “I wrote a bloody novel!” She’s a Yorkshire lass and a secret romantic at heart, with an eclectic taste in music and a great love for films - all of which continue to be a source of creativity as well as well deserved relaxation moments.
Francesca’s biggest accomplishments to date are the two little ladies that share her heart, closely followed by the one thing she is very proud to say: “I wrote a bloody novel!” She’s a Yorkshire lass and a secret romantic at heart, with an eclectic taste in music and a great love for films - all of which continue to be a source of creativity as well as well deserved relaxation moments.
Go and connect with Francesca Marlow!
Okay, people, that's it for today. I'll see you later in the week with an update of the desk situation and the addition of my new Buffy complete series DVD set. Because my life wasn't complete without it. Happy reading!
