Highlights from The Twenty Seven Club Blog Tour!
As a fledgling author, I enjoyed my first ever blog tour over the last fortnight, organised by the fabulous Anne Cater of Random Things Tours.
If you haven’t come across blog tours yet, its where a group of bloggers read and review a book, then have an assigned date in which to share their thoughts on said book. As an author, it’s nerve-wracking but LOTS of fun. I was also really pleased to see it land well with the two US bloggers on the tour.
So I thought I’d share some of the highlights from the tour and links to the full reviews. As a heads up, the full list is below. THANK YOU to each and every wonderful blogger who took part - and to Anne Cater of course for organising it.
08 Mar - Zoe’s Book Nook
“If you remember what is like back in the 90’s this book is definitely one for you and will also take you right back there.”
Read the full review on Zoe’s blog here. @Radley_Zoe
09 Mar - Rather too Fond of Books
“The Twenty Seven Club has everything you could want in a novel – nostalgia; humour and warmth mixed with existential angst; and a protagonist who cares a lot and feels things deeply and is just so relatable. I adored this book more than I can say! I finished reading it a couple of weeks ago and I still keep thinking about Emma and wondering how she is now.”
Read the full review on Hayley’s blog here. @Hayleysbookblog
10 Mar - Fiction Book Reviews
“This might sound a serious book but it's actually quite nostalgic and funny. Remember spray in Sun In? and when 12 inch and 7 inch were record sizes? Lots of references to the music scene in that era. I'm a similar age to the main characters so it was good to remember the things I had forgotten. Well written with some great characters and thoroughly enjoyable.”
Read the full review here. @Bo0kreview
11 Mar - Dr Alice Violett
“Nichol doesn’t paint the ’90s as a halcyon period by any means - Emma would probably be quicker to realise that it was panic attacks she was experiencing today, being gay is still something to hide, and sexual harassment goes largely unchallenged. There’s no love for the Tory government, although at least then they were more dreary than dangerous. I very much enjoyed the wry nods to subsequent developments!
“The Twenty Seven Club is an insightful, comforting and funny novel that I adored.”
Read the full review on Alice’s blog here. @AliceTheUnique
12 Mar - Victoria Wilks Writes
“This is undoubtedly one of the most unique stories I have read in quite some time.
“A marvellous read that really deserves so much credit for tackling subjects that so many will steer away from.”
Read the full review from Victoria here. @vicwilkswrites
12 Mar - The Book Review Crew
“The Twenty Seven Club is dark where it needs to be, funny where it needs to be and just brings a sense of nostalgia for me, I have often wondered about some of the most famous musicians and their untimely deaths at 27, I almost feel like Lucy read my diary entries from way back when as I questioned why the god ones always go so early. Drugs, friends, booze and a time capsule back to one of the most influential periods for rock music, I enjoyed every moment of this read and highly recommend it. Rumor has it this story is set to be adapted to stage as well, so keep on the lookout for that. Overall I give the Twenty Seven Club a 5 out of 5 stars.”
Read the full review from Sara here. @Book_ReviewCrew
13 Mar - Karen K Is Reading
“I enjoyed my trip back in time to the nineties in the north of England. I was younger than Emma is in the story, but enjoyed the reminders of Diamond White alcopops, Findus crispy pancakes and referring to non students as ‘townies’.
“The book tackles some difficult topics well and as we get to know Emma better, we begin to understand why she is feeling so anxious about turning 27.”
Read the full review from Karen here. @KarenKingston8
14 Mar - The Book Magnet
“Oh wow! This book is simply awesome! After reading the blurb, I knew I was going to enjoy it but I didn't expect so many laugh out louds, gasps of shock and eyebrow-raising nostalgic reminders.
“Nostalgic, hilarious and surprisingly feel-good, The Twenty Seven Club is an absolutely fantastic read. You will read it and weep, both tears of laughter and sorrow as a full rollercoaster of emotions is experienced in this awesome book. I really can't recommend it highly enough; just buy it, immerse yourself in the 90s music scene and get a guaranteed smiley face.”
Read the full review from Michelle here. @TheBookMagnet
15 Mar - The Book Lover’s Boudoir
“I really enjoyed this book. It’s very different from the stuff I usually read and was exactly what I was looking for.
“I can relate to being obsessed with a band or singer and how the death of an idol can highlight your own mortality. This is a very enjoyable read.”
Read the full review from Pamela here. @PScottWriter
16 Mar - Handwritten Girl
“A relatable story about the struggles and fears of life, ‘The Twenty Seven Club’ is a dark, witty and cleverly written story about the power of friendship and the strength of hope against a 90’s soundtrack.”
Read the full review from Bronagh here. @Handwritten
17 Mar - Booker T’s Farm
“Takes a hard look at the price of fame from an outsider's POV and Nichol does a wonderful job of showcasing a young woman who is struggling just to get through each day. There's some humor thrown in which I always enjoy and Nichol is definitely an author I'll be watching.”
Read the full review here. @BoxerMommyReads
18 Mar - And So She Thinks
“A fiercely pacy novel that perfectly explores coming of age, and what it means to grow into yourself. Insightful, tender and thought provoking it’s an easy read that explores big issues in a relatable way. Although at times a nostalgia trip, it’s certainly not only for anyone who was there.”
Read the full review from Francesca here. @AndSoSheThinks
19 Mar - Beyond the Books
“As soon as I started reading, being set in the North and the 1990s! The waves of nostalgia hit me! All the memories of my own came flooding back from being a twenty-odd year old (same as Emma). Loved it, although it is really a serious subject Lucy Nichol has woven the story with humour, maybe a dark humour but a laugh is a laugh…isn’t it?
”A superbly written story about a sensitive subject.”
Read the full review from Sharon here. @ShazzieRimmel
If you haven’t read the book yet, you can grab a paperback or e-book (which is only £1.99 on Amazon!)
And here’s the book trailer for a little reminder of what it’s all about…