Brilliant and bananas . . . we love it.

Joyful, silly and funny.

Two Word Review - Read it! 5 Word Review - What Are You Waiting For?. . . my favourite of the series, not only does it manage to be funnier than the others it also gets a whole lot darker.

As completely and wonderfully bonkers as the previous two books in this series . . . a rollercoaster of a ride . . . kooky and fantastical, a riotous experience, one not to be missed. As The Times put it "a tennis match of witty banter."

Full of dark comedy that will leave you chuckling under your breath . . . it is always lovely to catch up with the gang in Manchester, watch them get on to new shenanigans and deal with some more supernatural stuff.

This is a series that I would happily read more of.

Another great entry in this series. McDonnell does some impressive world building and deploys a range of types of humour, including some great one liners . . . But at the heart of this series is McDonnell's great compassion for the crew of The Stranger Times. On top of plenty of ongoing mysteries, this is the not-so-secret ingredient that will keep readers coming back for more.

Truly epic . . . one of the best series I have ever read.

Fresh, surprising and very astute on what it's like to live in the public eye.

Riveting, thought-provoking and heart-breaking in equal measure. So inventive and original, and the characterisation was incredible.

L. C. North brilliantly combines delicious, page-turning entertainment with dark themes.

The Ugly Truth is a thought-provoking indictment of modern fame which shines a light in the darkest of places and asks all the right questions. Propulsive reading. Loved it.

Provides a disturbing insight into how the media treats women. A truly five-star read.

A timely and compelling look at celebrity culture wrapped up in a dark, twisty tale!

A rollercoaster ride, thought-provoking, addictive, and satisfying. Highly recommend.

Fascinating morally grey characters, toxic families and an amazing critique on the callous nature of the media. Loved it.

A damning, tragic modern day story told in a unique and thoroughly entertaining way. It holds a mirror up to our dog-eat-dog media and the price we all pay for using real lives as entertainment.

A startling thriller with a sharp edge. Fast and compelling, it leaves you gasping for breath.

A cleverly written page-turner.

Perceptive, thought-provoking and addictive.

The unique format of this book has me intrigued - told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines

Are you ready for your new obsession? This thriller captures everything that is toxic with social media and being a celebrity in today's world. Original, fast-moving and a compelling read. A twisting psychological story that will make you look at headlines in a different way.

The Ugly Truth is a rollercoaster of a book that has you hooked from the first page. Original, blistering and brilliant. A triumph.

A terrific thriller, inventively told. You'll want to turn off your phone and hide yourself away until you've turned the last page.

A taut and pacy thriller...North has a masterful approach to a sensitive subject and keeps you hooked.

The most original crime novel you'll read this year.

Perceptive, disturbing, mind-bending, and unafraid to explore the poison that infects families living under the spotlight, this is a gripping read from the first page right through to the final, breath-taking dénouement.