Book Description
Jane, Carly and Rose Savage are savage by name, savage by nature.
Having lost their mum too young, and with a bedridden father too ill to work, the sisters learnt early
to stand on their own two feet. The family's flat in the rough streets of Glasgow's Haghill is their
fortress, but when Carly's ex-boyfriend Cole Alexander is released from prison, trouble soon comes
knocking at their door. The Alexanders have beef with the Savages, so the girls call for back up in the
shape of their uncle Eddie and his two gorgeous but dangerous sons, Harry and Dean.
As a turf war breaks out, the Savage sisters have choices to make. Stick to the straight and narrow or
fight for what they deserve? And when the vicious girl gang Jane used to lead, the Unbeatable
Bitches, are thrown into the mix, their minds might be made up for them. Because once a Savage
always a Savage, and when the chips are down, there's no one more deadly than a Savage sister.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Savage Sisters' by Heather Atkinson.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Heather Atkinson, Boldwood Books, Book And Tonic and Rachel's Random Resources Tours.
Publication date 18th May 2023
This is the first book I have read by this author. It is also the first book in this series.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching and colourful cover and its intriguing synopsis. The synopsis stated that 'Bestseller Heather Atkinson is back with a brand-new series, perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane'. I am a huge fan of Kimberly's books so am interested to see if it will live up to this statement. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Boldwood. I have yet to read a book published by Boldwood that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 29 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium to long in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Glasgow, Scotland 🏴, UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Carly Savage, Jane Savage and Rose Savage. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions and the perfect atmosphere for the storyline. The synopsis and cover work perfectly with the book cover. I am always wary about trying a new author out but was definitely not disappointed.
The book is gripping and addictive from the very first page until the last. I was absolutely hooked throughout with the suspense and tension filled plot. I enjoyed delving into the underworld and getting to learn about the Savage Sisters, the underworld and all the other gangs. The storyline was intricately woven with so many sub plots that kept me completely engaged throughout. This is the first book in what promises to be an absolutely explosive series! Heather's excellent and evocative writing skills ensures your imagination pictures everything going on. It is filled with laughter, love, crime, loss, shocks, twists and one hell of an explosive ending!!! What an absolute cliffhanger to end on with not just one shocker but many massive bombshells/cliffhangers!!! I was absolutely on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with a pounding heart throughout this absolutely gripping and addictive book!!! It is heart racing and nail biting and OMG the emotions I was going through!! I screamed, shouted, cried, my nails are bitten down so there's nothing left and I have been on the edge of my seat constantly. The ending just completely left me mind blown and I am ABSOLUTELY dreading and yet excited for and unable to wait for the next book which I just know is going to be another absolute explosive bombshell! Teasing you much? What are you waiting for grab your copy today. Carly 19 years old), Jane (21 years old) and Rose (16 years old) Savage live together in the Haghill district of Glasgow where they have had to learn to look after themselves, each other and their father who suffers with Parkinson's disease after their mum died 6 years ago. Jane works in a call centre, Carly works in a pub and Rose is at school. Life is tough and money is tight but it gets alot harder. Carly's ex boyfriend Cole Alexander has been released from prison and him and his brothers Ross and Dominic try to take the Savage sisters down. The Savage sisters get in touch with with their uncle Eddie who moves into the area with his sons Dean and Harry to protect the sisters. However, unknown to Eddie Jane was previously a leader in the gang Unbeatable B1tch3$ and can protect herself and her sisters. However, can the Savages beat Cole and his brothers or have they met their match?? Who can be trusted? An absolutely addictive, gritty, addictive and action packed page turner that I just could not put down and ended up devouring in one sitting!!! I cannot wait for the next book in this promising new series!!!
It is always worrying when starting a new series as you have no idea who the characters are. It is very important for me to bond with not only the lead protagonists but also any characters that may make repeat appearances during the series too.
I really enjoyed meeting the Savage family as well as the other characters. These girls, especially Jane are definitely a force to be reckoned with and who doesn't love strong kick @ss females in the world!! I absolutely loved getting to know each and every one of the characters who Heather really brought to life. There was a lot of character development throughout the book and Heather does a fantastic job building up their personalities from the first page to the last. I became completely invested in the Savage Sisters and I cannot wait to jump back into their world in the next book in this fantastic series!! It wasn't just the girls that caught my interest but several other of the characters such as the pub landlord Derek who made me laugh with his tiny bladder and many admirers, Eddie, Ross, Dominic and many others who I am looking forward to getting to know more about and meeting again and hopefully very soon!! Every single character was strong and had their own unique personalities and each definitely left an impression on me. Regardless of whether you love them or hate them they all play their parts perfectly to make this the gripping addictive thriller it is!!
I am looking forward to reading more of Heather's books and it would be intriguing to see them turned into movies. Heather, congratulations, you have hit my top author list!!!
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Heather's 'Blood Brothers' which promises to be just as addictive as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!
Overall a fast paced, page turning, gripping and addictive adventure from the Glasgow gangland!
Genres covered in this novel include Thriller, International Mystery & Crime, Hard-Boiled Mysteries, Urban Fiction, Crime Thriller, Organised Crime, Mystery, Psychological Fiction, Gangland Crime, Fiction Urban Life, Crime, Thriller & Mystery Adventure, Mashup Fiction, Noir Fiction and Crime Thriller amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Martina Cole, Jessie Keane, Emma Tallon, Kimberley Chambers and anyone who enjoys reading an unputdownable and explosive page turner about crime from the dark side..
354 pages.
This book is just £2.09 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £9.66 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio
Heather Atkinson is the author of over fifty books – predominantly in the crime fiction genre.
Although Lancashire born and bred she now lives with her family, including twin teenage
daughters, on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. Her gangland series for Boldwood, set on the
fictional Gallowburn estate in Glasgow begins with the title Blood Brothers.
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