I'm finding Head for the Hills very hard to review. Whilst I enjoyed the storyline, and it kept me reading and engaged, I didn't enjoy the characters. For me, the story needed at least one character that was fun and cheerful.
When a local of Jesserton, a small town in the Adelaide Hills, dies unexpectedly the sale of his land to a large hotel chain divides the community and causes animosity between sisters Margot and Roslyn.
The story of the development revolves around a side story of relationships within Margot's own family. Which includes her children, their partners, her sister and sister-in-law.
There were lots of secrets being kept and I felt Roslyn seemed to undermine Margot by not being open with her about the things she was doing. The sisters were close; they lived next door to each other and there was plenty of opportunity to be honest and upfront.
I found all the characters to be very judgy of each other. The adult children came across as entitled and Margot's husband really got my ire up.
There is also a theme of homelessness when Roslyn is coerced into taking in a homeless teen who is escaping an abusive relationship. Amber is angry with the whole world but Roslyn starts to warm to her as she sees that Amber is really trying to make a go at life. This leads to Roslyn looking into what more she can do for the homeless and disadvantaged.
I did love the menu chapter headings for the family dinner nights.
Head for the Hills is a story about small towns, progress, homelessness and family. It would make for a great holiday read.
My rating 3 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Harlequin Australia
Publication date: 2nd October 2024
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Pages: 464
RRP: AU$34.99 (paperback)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
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ReplyDeleteI agree. Most of Tricia’s other books I have rated 5 stars. This one just didn’t connect with me.
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