Cover: My Sweet Friend
by author H. A. Leuschel
The author sent me an ARC of this book (mobi format) in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
A stand-alone novella from the author of Manipulated Lives.
A perfect friend … or a perfect impostor?
Alexa is an energetic and charismatic professional and the new member of a Parisian PR company where she quickly befriends her colleagues Rosie and Jack. She brings a much-needed breath of fresh air into the office and ambitiously throws herself into her new job and friendships.
But is Alexa all she claims to be?
As her life intertwines with Rosie and Jack’s, they must all decide what separates truth from fiction. Will the stories that unfold unite or divide them? Can first impressions ever be trusted?
In this original novella, H.A. Leuschel evokes the powerful hold of appearances and what a person is prepared to do to keep up the façade. If you like thought-provoking and compelling reads with intriguing characters, My Sweet Friend is for you.
| Genre(s): | Kindle eBooks > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Suspense > Psychological > Kindle Short Reads > Two hours + (65-100 pages) > Literature & Fiction Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Psychological Thrillers |
| Series: | n.a. |
| Length: | 92 pages |
| Release date: | 2017-12-06 |
Teaser
‘Oh, don’t tell me she’s already wanting to give you a make-over.’ She eyed me suspiciously. ‘Don’t trust her,’ she said, leaning closer to my ear, so that no one else could hear. ‘There’s something about her I don’t like,’ she added, her eyes a steady, calm stare.
My Opinion
This book introduces you to Alexa, new employee at a Parisian PR company.
With My Sweet Friend, H. A. Leuschel has created an intense and thought-provoking story that kept me glued to my Kindle. Helene Leuschel introduces her characters as the story proceeds; I suddenly realised that I knew them quite well. The main characters are of sufficient depth – as well as believable. The story has a good flow; it certainly will not leave you unaffected.
This is a book for you if you like compelling stories, psychology, shorter reads, and food for thought.
Recommended.
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Mood | Suspenseful |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | Third person – past tense |
| Language |  |
| Violence | |
| Sexual content | – 😳 |
About the author
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Connect with the author:
Please take a look at my statement on reading in My train of thoughts on …reading. Now I am asking you. 🙂
My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about My Sweet Friend? Or – if you did not yet read My Sweet Friend – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
My train of thoughts on... 
Thank you very much for reviewing my novella! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I enjoyed your novella immensely; thought-provoking and memorable. 🙂
Aww thanks so much!! You made my day 🙂
Most people have met someone like Alexa – it is easy to relate. Thanks for the writing these stories, Helene. 🍀