Space Hopper

This was a wonderful read and I thoroughly enjoyed it although there were a few times when I wanted to give Faye a shake and shout ‘No! Don't do that!' at her!

At times I also found it frustrating how she shared things with her friend, Louis, but not with her husband! I honestly was tempted to shout ‘TELL YOUR HUSBAND!' at her a few times too.

I loved the time travel concept, although it was confusing to keep up with at times!

It was also sad and heartbreaking to read at times especially when Faye talked about the loss of her mum and how much she missed her.

Louis was my favourite character. He was a great friend to Faye, giving her wise advice and looking out for her.

Thank you to Pigeonhole and Helen Fisher for the chance to read this book.

Would definitely recommend it if you don't mind some time travel!

What a thought-provoking book! Time travel back to the 70s, what's not to love! Full of nostalgia, hopes and dreams and a chance to meet loved ones again. I was very much taken by this novel.

Faye grew up without her mother and always cherishes her few lasting memories that she has of her. However, after finding a space hopper box in the attic Faye suddenly finds herself back in her childhood home, witnessing first hand a younger version of herself and her beloved mother. Faye has a chance to glow in the warmth of her mother's touch and get to know her.

As Faye journeys to the past and back again it takes its toll on her physical and mental being. Does her presence in the past have implications to her own future? Could she be changing the course of history and even be jeopardising her own existence? The need to go back and see her mother is dangerous, but the pull is too strong and Faye is determined to go back for one last time and source the truth of her mother's death.

I just adored the premise of this novel. How far would you go to explore the past and find answers to what you had been searching for years? Fisher writes with such conviction that I was utterly taken by the idea of time travel as if it was a normal occurrence. The characters were realistic, heartwarming and comforting as if they were members of my own family. I was transported to the 70s and I loved every moment.

The ending was completely shocking but added a nice twist that I could not foresee. It was an emotive read, and I enjoyed the conversation style that Fisher adopted. This debut novel is is truly mind-blowing and I cannot wait to see what Fisher can come up with next.