Breathe Grace

by Kelly Wilson

AT FIFTEEN, GRACE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT ALL. 

After a devastating betrayal, her world is torn apart. 




Arrested for arson, Grace is sent to the mysterious Zarnish Estate, located in the vastness of outback Northern Territory and the home of a grandma she barely knows.




Grace is bitter about her mother's betrayal, blinded to the fact there is more to her family's dark menacing history. Her emotional state is impacted by vivid dreams that transport her to terrifying places in another world. She meets a mysterious being, Negeenah and feels she has been at Zarnish Estate before.




Grace learns more about her family's past and how their dangerous connections have shattered their legacy and Grace will need to piece together the clues before it is too late. 




Her mind and soul wonder if she will witness her own death. 




Is she brave enough to change her family's future, or will fear hold her back? 




"A stylish and emotional plight of a young woman facing the challenges of her youth, her family and her future...a very good read and well written..." Terri, Indiebook reviewer

332 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2022

About the author

Kelly Wilson is a Victorian-based thriller author and educator who writes captivating and emotionally-driven stories around mystery, resilience and empowerment. Her writing aims to encourage readers to embrace their own voices as catalysts for change and promote safe spaces to ignite difficult conversations around universal understanding from a personal to a global scale. Drawing on 30 years in the education sector, and working alongside marginalised communities, Kelly brings not only a sensitive cultural insight but an informed lens to her writing that allows readers a glimpse into systematic injustices and the importance of perseverance and courage. Her new adult novels, Fragmented, The Shadows in My Mind and Where the Driftwood Meets the Sand are gripping explorations of personal awakening against adversity. Each narrative underscores layers of trauma and the repercussions of the buried being unearthed, while promoting the importance of reclamation in the face of betrayal, loss and systematic silence. When she's not writing or advocating for mental health and wellbeing through her business, Wings for Grace, you'll find her surrounded by her fur children, including Lady Lulu and trained therapy dog, Zahli, and holding space for readers, communities and the stories that connect us all.

Reviews

[Sarah Cole]

We follow 15 year old Grace as she's shipped off to live with her Gran at Zarnish Estate in the Northern Territory.

While she's there she experiences strange dreams and gradually finds out more and more about her mother, Gran and herself.

Wilson has created such a cool character in Gracie. She's rebellious, clever, strong willed and determined. Equally, the character of Gran is as bold. Moving between the two, readers are drawn into their stories both past and present.It honestly feels like you are right there with Grace as she puts the puzzle pieces of her life together one by one.

With some strong themes and flashback scenes set in Afghanistan which include repression and treatment of woman, Wilson has carefully constructed this story allowing it be accessible to younger readers.

Well done Kelly on this one! You certainly are one talented writer! Can't wait to read more of your books!

Thank -you Shawline Publishing for sending me this copy to read and review.

[Renee]

I really appreciate the story this book set out to tell, and the mystery aspect was well executed. That said, the writing itself was not the best, and I often found myself distracted by the clash between poetic descriptions and the teenager pov. The character dynamics also seemed overly dramatic, and the conflict resolutions felt rushed.
But all in all, it was not a bad read, and the message of the story was very empowering.

[Mike Harris]

What a great first novel. If you like stories packed with drama and suspense, you will want to read this engaging story about a family of immigrants with a secret that is both inspirational and bloodcurdling.

[Jessica]

A thrilling and captivating book about family, secrets, love and Afghanistan. I couldn't put it down. Such a fantastic read.

[Ava Dunn]

A promising debut. Looking forward to reading more by Kelly Wilson!