Little Bang

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Content advice: teenage pregnancy, references to sex, abortion, strong language, panic attacks, religious differences.

A bittersweet romance that leaves a lasting impression. Set in Northern Ireland, Mel finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. Together with her partner Sid, she has to navigate choices and change at a time when abortion was still illegal. Challenging themes are handled with care and consideration as the book explores a woman’s right to choose what happens to her own body in this compelling and conceivable story.

An eye-opening novel. Every voice and point-of-view is considered and is presented in an easy-going writing style. The writing builds a deep, emotional connection with the characters and their experiences. The complexities of friendship, family and self-discovery are explored with remarkable insight and empathy and highlight both the joys and the challenges of human connection. Emotive language heightens the reading to an extent that at times becomes physical. Sensitive, raw and compassionate, readers are invited on a vicarious journey as Mel pushes into her future.