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She's Fallen
A SUSPICIOUS FALL
Nineteen-year-old Shazia Johar has everything to live for. But when she is found critically injured after plunging from a hotel balcony, DI Robyn Bailley must determine why she fell. Was Shazia pushed or did she jump?
A BROKEN WOMAN
When Robyn's team investigate the events that led to Shazia's fall, they discover evidence of violence in the hotel room. What happened and who is responsible?
A DEATH
As Shazia's life hangs in the balance, Robyn's team discover the body of another hotel guest. With uncertainty and falsehood disturbing both investigations, Robyn must navigate the web of lies under continued criticism of her new identity from her ex-wife and her daughter.
Nineteen-year-old Shazia Johar has everything to live for. But when she is found critically injured after plunging from a hotel balcony, DI Robyn Bailley must determine why she fell. Was Shazia pushed or did she jump?
A BROKEN WOMAN
When Robyn's team investigate the events that led to Shazia's fall, they discover evidence of violence in the hotel room. What happened and who is responsible?
A DEATH
As Shazia's life hangs in the balance, Robyn's team discover the body of another hotel guest. With uncertainty and falsehood disturbing both investigations, Robyn must navigate the web of lies under continued criticism of her new identity from her ex-wife and her daughter.
- GenresTransgender
300 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2018
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About the author
Alex Clare
5 books22 followersAfter nearly twenty years of being a committed corporate person, Alex Clare was made redundant. She had always enjoyed writing, studying fiction part-time through the Open University and managing to complete a novel in her commuting time, though no one had ever read it. Now, with lots more time on her hands, there was the opportunity to take writing more seriously. After a period focusing on short stories, she wanted to try another novel. Inspiration came from watching Parliament debate the Equal Marriage Act in 2013. Astounded by the intensity of feeling generated, she created a fictional world to explore diversity and belief.
When she's not writing, she's reading and is a sucker for a Golden Age crime novel.
When she's not writing, she's reading and is a sucker for a Golden Age crime novel.
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February 14, 2018
This is a fascinating and ground breaking police procedural set in Kent where the protagonist, DI Robyn Bailley, is a transitioning transgender woman. Being transgender is a difficult position to be anywhere in society, but I imagine that being one in the police force is a particularly difficult challenge, much of the issues surrounding this are outlined here, from colleagues who engage in 'banter' and those who struggle to accept her. Then there is the hot potato of dealing with the public, many of whom are less than understanding. Additionally, Robyn, who left his wife 17 years ago, has to deal with his bitter and violent wife, employed as a Women's Studies lecturer, who has kept his daughter, Becky, away from him. Gender issues play a focal point in the town of Meresbourne, where the Loveless festival is taking place with prominent feminist speakers such as Dr Felicity Bergmann, part of RAW (Real Adult Women), who do not accept that transgender women are women at all. To exacerbate matters, with the local police having the worst figures for assaults on women and the least effective responses, making them a target for women's protests.
19 year old Shazia Johar, a cousin of police officer Ravi, jumps from a hotel room, sustaining serious life threatening injuries during a mixed race wedding celebrations. Evidence suggests that Shazia has been violently sexually assaulted. Robyn finds herself having to manage a difficult and complex investigation. To make matters worse, Ravi wants to be on the team for the case, and given his personal involvement, Robyn has to delicately ensure he understands that he cannot be involved. Another team member is having to cope with a wife with terminal cancer, whilst the bubbly Lorraine wants to move up the career ladder, and Robyn mentors her for her next step of becoming a sergeant. The arrest of Jake Newman, a usher at the wedding sparks protests and riots which ends up with Julie, Robyn's ex-wife assaulting the police and denouncing Robyn publicly. Newman is attacked and later found dead in his van. Matters are complicated when the police team endeavour to gain sufficient evidence beyond a he said, she said scenario for a trial to take place. Shazia's family have concerns over reputation and honour, meaning they are not going to push for the perpetrator to be charged. As the police close in on the culprit, Robyn has to manage her poor relationship with Becky, who has come to stay with her.
This is the second book in the series, but the first I have read and it worked perfectly well as a standalone. I found it a compelling read with an interesting social and political commentary on policing, transgender issues, gender politics and race. I liked the fact that the diverse police team had its issues, but eventually ends up working together well under Robyn's exceptional leadership. I must admit to being shocked at how the book ends, and look forward to the next in the series with anticipation. This is a well written, engaging and entertaining read that I loved. Many thanks to Impress Books for an ARC.
19 year old Shazia Johar, a cousin of police officer Ravi, jumps from a hotel room, sustaining serious life threatening injuries during a mixed race wedding celebrations. Evidence suggests that Shazia has been violently sexually assaulted. Robyn finds herself having to manage a difficult and complex investigation. To make matters worse, Ravi wants to be on the team for the case, and given his personal involvement, Robyn has to delicately ensure he understands that he cannot be involved. Another team member is having to cope with a wife with terminal cancer, whilst the bubbly Lorraine wants to move up the career ladder, and Robyn mentors her for her next step of becoming a sergeant. The arrest of Jake Newman, a usher at the wedding sparks protests and riots which ends up with Julie, Robyn's ex-wife assaulting the police and denouncing Robyn publicly. Newman is attacked and later found dead in his van. Matters are complicated when the police team endeavour to gain sufficient evidence beyond a he said, she said scenario for a trial to take place. Shazia's family have concerns over reputation and honour, meaning they are not going to push for the perpetrator to be charged. As the police close in on the culprit, Robyn has to manage her poor relationship with Becky, who has come to stay with her.
This is the second book in the series, but the first I have read and it worked perfectly well as a standalone. I found it a compelling read with an interesting social and political commentary on policing, transgender issues, gender politics and race. I liked the fact that the diverse police team had its issues, but eventually ends up working together well under Robyn's exceptional leadership. I must admit to being shocked at how the book ends, and look forward to the next in the series with anticipation. This is a well written, engaging and entertaining read that I loved. Many thanks to Impress Books for an ARC.
February 11, 2018
I would like to thank Netgalley and Impress Books for an advance copy of She's Fallen, the second police procedural to featuring transitioning DI Robyn Bailley of the Meresbourne, Kent police.
Robyn and her team are called in to investigate a suspicious fall. Shazia Johar has fallen from the balcony of the swankiest hotel in town where she was attending a wedding. Attempted murder or suicide? Shazia can't tell them because she's in a coma so they'll have to investigate.
She's Fallen is an interesting read because it has as much to say about gender politics and the problems of re-alignment as it is a procedural. I do feel, however, that sometimes the investigations, their original investigation leads to others, get lost in these other preoccupations. I found it difficult to differentiate between the two main suspects and had to continually check the details on which was which and who had done what as they were not well enough defined. Nevertheless I enjoyed the investigation and the practical steps they take to move it forward although I didn't like the resolution of Shazia's case, in fact I didn't even know it was possible. I also feel that there is a chapter missing at the end of the novel as it just seems to stop on a real cliffhanger.
Robyn's troubles as a transitioning woman are well explained from which toilet to use through the petty, everyday slights to the radical feminists seeing transgender women as a threat and not proper women. I must admit that I found the radical feminists in the novel tiresome and boring. Do these kind of thinkers really exist? Do I care?
She's Fallen is a good read overall.
Robyn and her team are called in to investigate a suspicious fall. Shazia Johar has fallen from the balcony of the swankiest hotel in town where she was attending a wedding. Attempted murder or suicide? Shazia can't tell them because she's in a coma so they'll have to investigate.
She's Fallen is an interesting read because it has as much to say about gender politics and the problems of re-alignment as it is a procedural. I do feel, however, that sometimes the investigations, their original investigation leads to others, get lost in these other preoccupations. I found it difficult to differentiate between the two main suspects and had to continually check the details on which was which and who had done what as they were not well enough defined. Nevertheless I enjoyed the investigation and the practical steps they take to move it forward although I didn't like the resolution of Shazia's case, in fact I didn't even know it was possible. I also feel that there is a chapter missing at the end of the novel as it just seems to stop on a real cliffhanger.
Robyn's troubles as a transitioning woman are well explained from which toilet to use through the petty, everyday slights to the radical feminists seeing transgender women as a threat and not proper women. I must admit that I found the radical feminists in the novel tiresome and boring. Do these kind of thinkers really exist? Do I care?
She's Fallen is a good read overall.
May 11, 2022
She’s Fallen is the second book in the DI Robyn Bailley series and it follows Robyn trying to solve a suspicious death of a young woman who fell from a hotel room balcony. Was it suicide or was she pushed?
The thing I like most about Alex’s writing is that she makes all the characters feel realistic. All the different characters mannerisms and dialogue come across as if it is anyone you would meet in your everyday life. It all felt completely natural.
Robyn is a transitioning transgender woman and the way Alex writes about Robyn’s feelings and challenges is compelling and true to life. It all proves she has a lot of understanding of the difficulties trans people have to face and the stigma they are surrounded by. It is obvious she has carried out a lot of research within the trans community to be able to do this to make it all feel genuine.
The investigation is exciting and kept my eyes glued to the pages. It certainly is a complex plot with various crimes going on with serial attackers, drug trafficking and some dodgy suspects.
The ending is a cliffhanger that left me totally gobsmacked! I am now desperate to read the next book in the series that is published next month! I need to know what happens next!
If you want to read a diverse crime series with engaging characters and gripping mysteries to solve, then I highly recommend this series.
The thing I like most about Alex’s writing is that she makes all the characters feel realistic. All the different characters mannerisms and dialogue come across as if it is anyone you would meet in your everyday life. It all felt completely natural.
Robyn is a transitioning transgender woman and the way Alex writes about Robyn’s feelings and challenges is compelling and true to life. It all proves she has a lot of understanding of the difficulties trans people have to face and the stigma they are surrounded by. It is obvious she has carried out a lot of research within the trans community to be able to do this to make it all feel genuine.
The investigation is exciting and kept my eyes glued to the pages. It certainly is a complex plot with various crimes going on with serial attackers, drug trafficking and some dodgy suspects.
The ending is a cliffhanger that left me totally gobsmacked! I am now desperate to read the next book in the series that is published next month! I need to know what happens next!
If you want to read a diverse crime series with engaging characters and gripping mysteries to solve, then I highly recommend this series.
June 21, 2022
I was really looking forward to reading more of DI Bailley and this book did not disappoint. Once again Clare did an amazing job of portraying trans women and the struggles they face in their everyday life. The way in which the serious topic is entwined and effortlessly added within the story really allows the reader to connect and empathise with the community. In this second novel we also get a deeper knowledge of the whole team and their personalities, all of which I have come to love as well! I once again thoroughly enjoyed the crime and investigation case in this book which Clare seamlessly unfolds. Overall this book is such a great follow up to the first novel of this series, I’m dying to read more of DI Bailley and the team! I would love to watch a tv series based on these books too!
March 9, 2018
Alex Clare's first novel He's Gone was an astonishing debut, a pacy police procedural with a genuinely new fictional sleuth in DI Roger Bailley, who returns to work after a period on leave as Robyn, newly 'come out' as a trans-woman with all the problems one might expect, while still having to run a team of detectives at a busy police station.
In She's Fallen Clare doesn't just go one better - she leaves her sparkling first novel in the dust. She's Fallen heads straight into the action and doesn't let up, making He's Gone look languid by comparison. Clare hardly stops for breath as Bailley and her team investigate the case of a young woman, a guest at a wedding, who appears to have thrown herself from the balcony of the hotel where the wedding has just finished. But was she pushed? Soon the detectives get locked into a mesh of cases involving drug trafficking and serial assaults on women.
And all over a weekend when the town is hosting a festival to honour its favourite daughter, a proto-feminist icon. That's when Bailley comes face to face with the prejudice of feminists so radical they see trans-women as a mockery and a threat. I had only heard of TERFs (trans-excluding radical feminists) a few days before I opened the book, so full marks to Clare for being on-trend.
She's Gone really is all action: Clare handles a complex plot and a large cast of characters with a deftness and economy that put many much more established authors to shame, and I don't think I am giving too much away by saying the end is a shocker. With She's Gone Clare joins the front rank of British crime writers. I can't wait to read more about DI Bailley.
In She's Fallen Clare doesn't just go one better - she leaves her sparkling first novel in the dust. She's Fallen heads straight into the action and doesn't let up, making He's Gone look languid by comparison. Clare hardly stops for breath as Bailley and her team investigate the case of a young woman, a guest at a wedding, who appears to have thrown herself from the balcony of the hotel where the wedding has just finished. But was she pushed? Soon the detectives get locked into a mesh of cases involving drug trafficking and serial assaults on women.
And all over a weekend when the town is hosting a festival to honour its favourite daughter, a proto-feminist icon. That's when Bailley comes face to face with the prejudice of feminists so radical they see trans-women as a mockery and a threat. I had only heard of TERFs (trans-excluding radical feminists) a few days before I opened the book, so full marks to Clare for being on-trend.
She's Gone really is all action: Clare handles a complex plot and a large cast of characters with a deftness and economy that put many much more established authors to shame, and I don't think I am giving too much away by saying the end is a shocker. With She's Gone Clare joins the front rank of British crime writers. I can't wait to read more about DI Bailley.
June 13, 2022
I am so happy that I have found this series as I loved returning to DI Robyn Bailey’s world! I think this is a series that is now on my auto-buy list as its protagonist is so unique - a transgender woman in a male-dominated arena! Especially one who presented as male just a short few months ago. Once again the topic was treated with empathy and it comes across as very real and authentic.
I also loved in this one how the narrative of the sexual assault was counterbalanced with the feminist festival, or at first depiction, it comes across as feminist, but in reality only for what they deem ‘real’ women! I liked that Robyn’s ex-wife pops up and you get to see a portrayal of the bias and hatred against trans women, but what I am sure is a situation that they face in real life constantly. This is a book that makes you think about the issue and addresses the hardships that they face and the vitriol that is thrown at them.
In a week where BAME representation in crime fiction has been discussed as lacking, it was refreshing to have the main narrative discuss and involve this community. The fact that it involved Ravi’s family was a lovely aspect to it, well not lovely but you know what I mean. Gave it a bit more extra depth.
This book was less about the crime but more about the ‘team’ and allowed the reader to develop their impressions of the rest of the characters. I ended up liking them all, even Graham! Chloe is one of my favourites and it was good to see her develop and have Robyn sharing his knowledge and experience. I think this exploration of the team is building a strong solid foundation for a very long series and I hope that this comes to fruition as I loved every page of ‘She’s Fallen!’
Let me know if you read this one!
I also loved in this one how the narrative of the sexual assault was counterbalanced with the feminist festival, or at first depiction, it comes across as feminist, but in reality only for what they deem ‘real’ women! I liked that Robyn’s ex-wife pops up and you get to see a portrayal of the bias and hatred against trans women, but what I am sure is a situation that they face in real life constantly. This is a book that makes you think about the issue and addresses the hardships that they face and the vitriol that is thrown at them.
In a week where BAME representation in crime fiction has been discussed as lacking, it was refreshing to have the main narrative discuss and involve this community. The fact that it involved Ravi’s family was a lovely aspect to it, well not lovely but you know what I mean. Gave it a bit more extra depth.
This book was less about the crime but more about the ‘team’ and allowed the reader to develop their impressions of the rest of the characters. I ended up liking them all, even Graham! Chloe is one of my favourites and it was good to see her develop and have Robyn sharing his knowledge and experience. I think this exploration of the team is building a strong solid foundation for a very long series and I hope that this comes to fruition as I loved every page of ‘She’s Fallen!’
Let me know if you read this one!
May 20, 2022
"She's Fallen" is Alex Clare's second book in the fantastic series "DI Robyn Bailley". We follow Robyn's professional & personal journey, she's transitioning into a woman, a decision her colleagues are coming to terms with, some better than others.
Robyn and her team are investigating a case in which a wedding guest jumped out of a hotel window, could she have been pushed or was it an accident?.
Her first book was the best police procedural debut novel I have ever read, so when the chance to read "She's Fallen" came up I had to read it, I needed to find out how her transitioning journey was developing. Alex has created a fantastic character, a strong-willed woman, and meticulous with her work (there was a scene in which Robyn and her team were in the process of creating evidence boards, the way it was described was like watching an episode from "Line of Duty" or "Grace") outstanding!!.
It can be read as a stand-alone, but to understand Robyn's character I recommend starting at the beginning. Book 3 "He's Back" is released sometime in June, can't wait to get back in because there is a massive twist at the end which continues in her next book.
Robyn and her team are investigating a case in which a wedding guest jumped out of a hotel window, could she have been pushed or was it an accident?.
Her first book was the best police procedural debut novel I have ever read, so when the chance to read "She's Fallen" came up I had to read it, I needed to find out how her transitioning journey was developing. Alex has created a fantastic character, a strong-willed woman, and meticulous with her work (there was a scene in which Robyn and her team were in the process of creating evidence boards, the way it was described was like watching an episode from "Line of Duty" or "Grace") outstanding!!.
It can be read as a stand-alone, but to understand Robyn's character I recommend starting at the beginning. Book 3 "He's Back" is released sometime in June, can't wait to get back in because there is a massive twist at the end which continues in her next book.
June 9, 2022
🏳️⚧️ The book follows Shazia Johar who is found critically injured after jumping from hotel balcony during a wedding ceremony. DI Robyn Bailley is called to investigate the case. She finds evidence of violence in her room. Did Shazia jump herself or was she pushed? Soon dead body of another guest is found and then there is someone who is attacking women at night. Are the three incidents connected? Read this book to find out.
🏳️⚧️ DI Robyn Bailley is back. Was I excited for his her return? Definitely yes.
This is the second book in the series featuring transgender DI Robyn. Compared to the first book this one was a bit slow as the turns and twists didn’t start happening till the end of the book. But still it didn’t fail to grab my attention and I had to finish it in two days.
🏳️⚧️ And then comes the end which I didn’t see coming because I wasn’t expecting that the book will end on a cliffhanger. 😳 That was the ultimate shock for me and I checked twice if I have missed the last chapter. But no the cliffhanger it was! And which left me with no other option but to wait for the final book in the series.
🏳️⚧️ Thanks to the author for the ebook.
June 14, 2022
Crikey, this is another of those books that remind me while i participate in blog tours. Something I may not necessarily have picked up normally.
This has blown me away, the action begins the second you begin, and doesnt let up until the very last sentence.
The story focuses on a woman found injured at a hotel, it seems she jumped from the balcony, but did she, or was she pushed? This then falls into a dark world of drug trafficking and women being attacked. When another woman is found dead in the hotel, Robyn has to investigate while still trying to come to terms with her new life.
I think this is this first book i've read that covers this issues of a sex change and a trans woman. It is handled with delicacy, but also shows the negativity, and hatred, lack of understanding, prejudice and critism from those closest to her.
The characters are brilliantly written and the plot is full on, intense, clever and it works. I am keen to go back and read book one now, to see how Robyn got here, as I feel its important for when I read book three, as I will be one of the first in line to do so.
This has blown me away, the action begins the second you begin, and doesnt let up until the very last sentence.
The story focuses on a woman found injured at a hotel, it seems she jumped from the balcony, but did she, or was she pushed? This then falls into a dark world of drug trafficking and women being attacked. When another woman is found dead in the hotel, Robyn has to investigate while still trying to come to terms with her new life.
I think this is this first book i've read that covers this issues of a sex change and a trans woman. It is handled with delicacy, but also shows the negativity, and hatred, lack of understanding, prejudice and critism from those closest to her.
The characters are brilliantly written and the plot is full on, intense, clever and it works. I am keen to go back and read book one now, to see how Robyn got here, as I feel its important for when I read book three, as I will be one of the first in line to do so.
June 9, 2022
She's Fallen is the second book in a new contemporary crime series by Alex Clare. In this sequel to He's Gone, the first of the Robyn Bailley books, Robyn's team is back investigating a suspicious death.
Shazia Johar is left in a critical condition after falling from a balcony. But then evidence of violence is found in the hotel room. DI Bailley must determine if she jumped or if she was pushed. Then another body is found.
Alex Clare's writing is really refreshing. The storyline is intriguing with the right amount of complexity. Robyn Bailley is an interesting character, who is currently transitioning from male to female. As well as the crime, the book also focuses on the personal and professional challenges of going through gender transition.
A really relevant, inclusive read. I'm looking forward to more of the series and hopefully delving further into Robyn's life too. Especially after the ending this one had. What a way to leave the story! I need more!
Shazia Johar is left in a critical condition after falling from a balcony. But then evidence of violence is found in the hotel room. DI Bailley must determine if she jumped or if she was pushed. Then another body is found.
Alex Clare's writing is really refreshing. The storyline is intriguing with the right amount of complexity. Robyn Bailley is an interesting character, who is currently transitioning from male to female. As well as the crime, the book also focuses on the personal and professional challenges of going through gender transition.
A really relevant, inclusive read. I'm looking forward to more of the series and hopefully delving further into Robyn's life too. Especially after the ending this one had. What a way to leave the story! I need more!
June 14, 2022
I really enjoyed this book! I actually enjoyed it more than the first book! We follow DI Bailey as she once again tries to solve multiple cases that seem to be linked. Unlike the first book, I found the storyline of this book much easier to follow and it was actually a really gripping case to follow and I was much more invested in finding out what had done it! It follows the same characters as the previous book, but we get to know the two other female officers a lot more in this book which I really enjoyed; it’s nice to read a book in which the female officers are the driving force on the case!
I loved the cliff hanger ending too! I cannot wait to start reading the third book to find out what happens next!
If you enjoyed the first book, you NEED to give this one a read! And if you haven’t started this series yet, do it now!! 🤣
*although this is part of a series, I personally think you could read this book without reading the first book.
I loved the cliff hanger ending too! I cannot wait to start reading the third book to find out what happens next!
If you enjoyed the first book, you NEED to give this one a read! And if you haven’t started this series yet, do it now!! 🤣
*although this is part of a series, I personally think you could read this book without reading the first book.
June 7, 2022
The book opens in a dramatic fashion with a woman falling out of hotel window at a family wedding. This case is personal for Detective Inspector Robyn Bailley's team because the victim is a cousin to Ravi, who is on the team. In the first book in the series, Robyn returns to work after leaving as Roger. Her change has implications and causes discomfort. This is not as evident in the second book and I was glad to see that. I loved reading about Robyn buying clothes for example as a reminder that going through that change is not easy for anyone but you must follow your heart. This book can easily be read as a standalone. It ends on an incredible cliffhanger so you will want to read this book before the third book. I've enjoyed both books in the series and am looking forward to the final book!
April 27, 2018
Alex Clare has produced a thought-provoking novel which keeps the reader guessing right up to the end – and even then manages to surprise us!
She tells a credible police procedural story, interweaving this with what life is like for a trans woman in a high-ranking, public position. She shows brilliant insight into how the transition affects family relationships and makes us think about the practical side of things. As a result of this, there are some lovely humorous touches, helping to lighten the otherwise darker side of the story.
Alex Clare has produced well-rounded characters and her writing style enhances the story with vivid descriptions of people and places whilst still allowing for a fast-paced storyline.
She tells a credible police procedural story, interweaving this with what life is like for a trans woman in a high-ranking, public position. She shows brilliant insight into how the transition affects family relationships and makes us think about the practical side of things. As a result of this, there are some lovely humorous touches, helping to lighten the otherwise darker side of the story.
Alex Clare has produced well-rounded characters and her writing style enhances the story with vivid descriptions of people and places whilst still allowing for a fast-paced storyline.
June 8, 2022
This is the second book in the Robyn Bailley series. I haven't read the first one, but found that this worked fine as a standalone. I haven't read much crime fiction tbh, so this was a bit of a change for me.
It took me a little while to get into and I sometimes found it a bit hard to keep track of. Having said that I did like that there was lots of action and an array of interesting characters.
DI Robyn Bailley is a fantastic lead character and I found reading about her transition from male to female enlightening. I don't think I realized just how challenging life can be for someone going through that.
There was a rather dramatic ending and I really want to find out what happens next, so I'll definitely be reading the third book.
It took me a little while to get into and I sometimes found it a bit hard to keep track of. Having said that I did like that there was lots of action and an array of interesting characters.
DI Robyn Bailley is a fantastic lead character and I found reading about her transition from male to female enlightening. I don't think I realized just how challenging life can be for someone going through that.
There was a rather dramatic ending and I really want to find out what happens next, so I'll definitely be reading the third book.
June 13, 2022
The second book in the DI Robyn Bailley series, She's Fallen follows Robyn's own personal journey of transitioning into a woman. Some of her coworkers are finally starting to accept this, others not so much.
When a woman jumps out of her hotel window, Robyn and her team must determine if the woman actually jumped, or was she perhaps pushed. She's Fallen is a gripping story that will keep you turning those pages trying to figure out what happened.
She's Fallen can be read as a stand alone, but I would highly recommend reading He's Gone, the first book in the series. That way, you will have a better understanding of Robyn's character.
When a woman jumps out of her hotel window, Robyn and her team must determine if the woman actually jumped, or was she perhaps pushed. She's Fallen is a gripping story that will keep you turning those pages trying to figure out what happened.
She's Fallen can be read as a stand alone, but I would highly recommend reading He's Gone, the first book in the series. That way, you will have a better understanding of Robyn's character.
June 16, 2022
This book had be hooked from the very first page. It was so fast paced, I did not want to put it down. I felt like something happened in every chapter and I loved it!
There’s a whole array of characters but this just adds to the mystery in the novel — everyone is a suspect! I felt as though the author did a great job of getting into the headspace of DI Robyn Bailley, which really helped bring her character to life. Some of the characters aren’t very likeable, but I enjoyed this as it worked really well when showing the characters different personalities.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to lovers of mystery/ thriller novels. I would read more of the author’s work!
There’s a whole array of characters but this just adds to the mystery in the novel — everyone is a suspect! I felt as though the author did a great job of getting into the headspace of DI Robyn Bailley, which really helped bring her character to life. Some of the characters aren’t very likeable, but I enjoyed this as it worked really well when showing the characters different personalities.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to lovers of mystery/ thriller novels. I would read more of the author’s work!
June 30, 2025
A solid installment in the DI Robyn Bailey series. The story picks up a short time after the first book. Robyn is still adjusting to her gender transition. Her daughter and ex-wife turn up. Not many of her personal issues get resolved, which feels very realistic, but she has reason to be hopeful. I enjoyed the book and will read book 3 very soon.
June 15, 2022
My thoughts :
We follow DI Robyn Bailley on a case to see what happened to Shazia Johar who is found critically injured after jumping from a hotel balcony. The story is a little slow at times but is over all a good story. The ending will leave you waiting for book 3
We follow DI Robyn Bailley on a case to see what happened to Shazia Johar who is found critically injured after jumping from a hotel balcony. The story is a little slow at times but is over all a good story. The ending will leave you waiting for book 3
August 3, 2020
A combination of gripping story and engaging characters make this a page turner.
September 18, 2022
*“Out there, someone on the ground, woman, she’s fallen” ……….*We love it when the title slips its way into the story do we not?
I loved the journey this book took you on, just when you thought that they had the suspect narrowed down and cornered the story would unravel and it would be like BET / OPPS YOU THOUGHT! and it would come up empty. It really kept me guessing, I loved that I had no way of predicting the ending it was satisfying to know I was way off in my theory because usually, I’m spot on, it's nice to be wrong for a change.
I loved the transgender representation within this book, it is not a spoiler to say that DI Robyn has begun her transitioning journey. During this book, she tries to navigate womanhood and what it means to be a woman, acceptance from her colleagues, community and her own daughter (because fuck what the ex-wife Julie thinks she is the worst of the worst.
The book also looks into the different divisions and waves of feminism in relation to women's rights, freedoms and safety. I like that a wide range of views was explored, both presenting what they were but also the effect these views can have on a community and movement.
I also loved the writing style, I was able to really sync into the story, I was so into reading it I almost missed my train stop while out with a friend, I found myself reading it while walking through the train station and on the street (it almost ended in tears but was worth it !)
I loved the journey this book took you on, just when you thought that they had the suspect narrowed down and cornered the story would unravel and it would be like BET / OPPS YOU THOUGHT! and it would come up empty. It really kept me guessing, I loved that I had no way of predicting the ending it was satisfying to know I was way off in my theory because usually, I’m spot on, it's nice to be wrong for a change.
I loved the transgender representation within this book, it is not a spoiler to say that DI Robyn has begun her transitioning journey. During this book, she tries to navigate womanhood and what it means to be a woman, acceptance from her colleagues, community and her own daughter (because fuck what the ex-wife Julie thinks she is the worst of the worst.
The book also looks into the different divisions and waves of feminism in relation to women's rights, freedoms and safety. I like that a wide range of views was explored, both presenting what they were but also the effect these views can have on a community and movement.
I also loved the writing style, I was able to really sync into the story, I was so into reading it I almost missed my train stop while out with a friend, I found myself reading it while walking through the train station and on the street (it almost ended in tears but was worth it !)
December 27, 2022
Once again, Clare has managed to delicately bring to light gender dysphoria with DI Robyn Bailey. We see the strains that she must live with as she continues to transition to a woman - both with her daughter and with her career.
I loved reading about the ways that the team went about solving the crimes in this book. It kept me turning pages late into the night. The characters are so well-developed and are quite likable.
The ending has left me obviously wanting to read the next one as soon as I possibly can. What a cliffhanger! So far Alex Clare has knocked it out of the park with this series! Thank you to Love Books Tours, Impress Books, and Alex Clare for this #gifted review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
I loved reading about the ways that the team went about solving the crimes in this book. It kept me turning pages late into the night. The characters are so well-developed and are quite likable.
The ending has left me obviously wanting to read the next one as soon as I possibly can. What a cliffhanger! So far Alex Clare has knocked it out of the park with this series! Thank you to Love Books Tours, Impress Books, and Alex Clare for this #gifted review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
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