Book Review: Magpie by Eve Ainsworth

Today's review is on Magpie - A story about healing, home and new beginnings from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

A gorgeous yet emotional story. A quick yet fierce read. I'm a little anxious about this story being directed at such young readers but it is an important concept for them to grasp. I think more of a trigger warning in the book description would help with preparation as this story deals with domestic violence. This is definitely a cover buy with that beautiful design. I give this book 4.5 stars.

Synopsis: It has been a long time since Alice has felt safe. Because of him. Ross. But now she, Mum and her little brother Henry have finally moved far away, where Ross will never find them. It's a fresh start, Mum says. This time, she is never going back.

Slowly Alice starts to build a life for herself, at a new school with new friends. But she can't escape the feeling she is being watched. That he might be lurking, waiting to ruin everything again. That Mum might be about to break her promise. That, just when Alice is starting to feel safe, everything will be taken away from her.

Thank you @scholastic_au for providing me this book in return for my independent and honest review.