Over The Wall by Claire O Connor

Thank you @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter #NewAdultThriller #CultThriller #ComingOfAge for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Over the wall is a psychological thriller, which is my favorite genre. The story is about Keziah, Who is 19 years old, and it is written from her perspective in third person. I liked it was written like this. Keziah is in a cult and she trying to escape. I loved it. I was hooked from the beginning and could not put it down. There is a great amount of suspense running throw the book. I liked that the story was written about a cult because I have not read many books about this, so it did interest me a lot. The story is gripping and brilliantly written. Can’t wait to read more by this author. I liked the character Keziah and I did feel for her and what she was going through. 5 stars. Blurb Over The Wall is an addictive psychological thriller that is equally suitable for adults as well as fans in the upper age range of YA Mostly from the focalised perspective of nineteen-year-old Keziah, this third-person narrative is so deeply internalised it almost feels like the narrative is in first person, highlighting the author’s skill in delivering an intriguing plot with characters that are so well drawn out I found it impossible to put this book down!” Callie Hill at Literature Love.co.uk From the clutches of the cult she was born into, Keziah emerges seeking true freedom, but will she ever succeed? Surrounded by an extended family of playful children and nurturing women, Keziah never imagined life would change so drastically. By the age of 16, she is expected to live her life as an adult member of The Genus. By the age of 19, she is expected to marry cult leader Sy, prompting her to plot escape over the wall. When she reaches the outside world, however, what awaits her is not what she thought. Although modern life has challenges, Keziah tries her best to adjust. Despite warnings, she tracks down Abe, a childhood friend and fellow escapee. Why did he go his own way on the side of the wall? No one wants to talk about it. She is determined to find out the truth. Keziah's journey unravels complexities, fuelling determination with each trial. The initial instalment of the Over The Wall trilogy weaves escapism and liberation into a battle against The Genus. Note: Over The Wall was written in the Republic of Ireland, and edited in UK English. Some spellings and word usage may be different to US, Australian or Canadian English. About the author Claire O’Connor is an Irish multi-genre fiction writer. After many years of living away, she recently set up home on the rugged Southwest coast of Ireland with her partner and adored dog. When she’s not writing she’s reading, taking photos on long nature walks, or tending to her veggie garden. Since she was a little girl, she has been writing stories (including fairytale and cartoon fan fiction) and poetry. In 2019, Claire graduated with a BA Honours degree including Creative Writing. Since then, she has contributed short fiction to various anthologies. She enjoys writing short and flash fiction for fun and published her own anthology called V is for Vignettes & Verses in 2020. In June of 2023 she published Over the Wall, the first book in her trilogy of the same name. The story of Keziah and The Genus, the cult she was born into. Into The Old, the second book, is available for preorder on amazon now but will be released in early January! Author's Website: https://www.claireoconnorauthor.com/