A review by bookishnik
The Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson

3.0

This book really had me guessing the entire time. Behind every new page, there laid a new clue as to how the life of Tamia Challey had turned into a complete and utter mess. The story begins with an arrest and there starts the journey into the lives of Tamia, her family and friends. Tamia is one of the most likable characters I have come across in a some time. She seems genuinely real, with ambitions, flaws, and regrets. However, all the other characters I rather despise. This story made me think how well do you really know anyone and can those closest to you be withholding secrets that could shatter you to your core. I appreciate how the author allows the reader to be in the head of multiple characters although I did find it very disconcerting when one of the characters attempted to deceive me, the reader. The ending definitely had a twist, but it rather weakened the overall story because it seemed to not really have much of a foundation. However, I will be reading more novels by Dorothy Koomson because she seems to have an unique style and focuses on stories with a bit of love and mystery that are engaging and entertaining.