BY AMBER FALLON Sarah Pinborough is to writing what Pablo Picasso was to art. By that, I mean only that she manages to create unique, rich worlds one can easily become lost in and that her work fits perfectly in both stuffy intellectual settings and the home of the average person. Cross Her Heart was definitely more mainstream thriller than horror novel, somewhat of a departure from Ms. Pinborough’s horror swaddled past. That said, I enjoyed it immensely and I do understand the need to reach out to a broader audience. Cross Her Heart is the story of Lisa: A single mother with a history, Marilyn, Lisa’s coworker/friend/enabler, and Ava, Lisa’s horny teenaged daughter. Trust issues abound throughout this trio, there are interconnected webs of secrets and lies, powerful truths, and some deep interactions that provoke sympathy, anger, disgust, and hope. There is so much depth to the characters, they are so distinct and fully realized, that it’s hard at times to forget they aren’t real people. I know, I know, this review is a bit on the lean side… but I really don’t want to say too much more about the book. This is DEFINITELY something you’ll enjoy a lot more the more you are able to discover for yourself. The narrative is skillfully executed, fast paced, and full of turns, twists, secrets, and surprises. You won’t be bored reading this book. If you’re like me, you’ll have trouble putting it down to go to sleep at night! by Amber fallon  A SELECTION OF SHORT FILMS FROM PHOBOPHOBIA PRODUCTIONS.Comments are closed.
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