Reviews – The Life You Left

 

“Engaging from the first page, at times emotional, at others thoughtful, The Life You Left will make you see life in a different way”

Woman’s Way


“Seamlessly stitches three genres together”

Irish Independent


“You will envisage things you never thought possible and most of all you will finish this novel in one sitting because you simply cannot put it down. Highly recommended and a must read!”

 ChickLitClub


“The Life You Left is a touching story with a mystic charm that draws you in. Guaranteed to brighten your day – once you have dried your tears!” 

Novelicious Books


“Grab those tissues and get yourself ready for a beautifully written chapter where you will experience all sorts of emotions from desperation, to fear, to overwhelming love and loss. I can’t give too much away because I would be ruining a perfectly good storyline for you.”

Two Little Humans & Me


“What really set this story aside from others in its genre was the absolutely stunning writing style, and the beautiful way that Carmel Harrington depicted Sarah’s relationship with her twin brother James.”

 Old Victorian Quill


“I love her (Carmel)ability to make me as a reader feel as though I am part of the books intimate group of friends. I love her style of writing, it for mer has such passion and intensity in the storylines that I become totally engrossed from the first page.

Jill Loves to read


“This story has lashings of charm, liberal sprinklings of magic and an abundance of heartache. You’ll definitely need tissues close at hand for this wonderful story would melt the hardest heart.”

Ismay1012, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer


“This is a unique story where the fantastical becomes real, the sadness- heartbreaking and the love- overwhelming. This one is a must-read. For everybody.”

Chick Lit Love


“It’s the love and passion which Carmel writes with that allows her books to be extremely captivating.”

EmmaLouise


“…the authors strengths lay in emotional writing I don’t think there will be a single person who will read this book without at least having a lump in their throat!”

Reas Book Review


“Carmel has managed to allow us to read emotional and somber situations with such grace and passion that you don’t and can’t twist it into something that its not. This is exactly what a book like this needs. It’s dark and its heartbreaking, but it has a life that runs through these, that makes you smile and enjoy it more.”

Book Geek Wears Pajamas


“The Life You Left is a charming, compelling book with a distinctive ethos. Full of memorable characters, you don’t want to say goodbye to. This multi layered story melds mystery, romance, paranormal and suspense together beautifully.”

Jane Hunt Writer


“There’s plenty of keep you turning the pages and yes, it does pull at the heart strings.”

Irish Farmerette Lorna Sixsmith 


“Carmel’s writing is so real, honest and full of life. The atmosphere in this story is incredible and it made me never want to leave this world.”

Skys Book Corner


“The Life You Left had everything – from family, love, protectiveness to more harder-hitting and sensitive issues. I really connected with Sarah in this novel and her wonderful, strong personality makes her probably my favourite leading character in any book I can remember reading.” Reviewed The Book


“One of Harrington’s strongest points are her characters. In The Life You Left, she takes the time to craft her characters and make them completely realistic.”

The London Diaries


“It feels inspiring and hopeful and it added an extra special magical flavour to the book that I really enjoyed.” 

Between My Lines


‘The Life You Left’ managed to grip me from its first few sentences until the last final stop, and in between it took me from laughter to anger to tears and back to a smile on my face.”

A spoonful of happy endings


“Carmel weaves some magic with her writing that is both unbelievable yet believable at the same time, creating an air of pure goodness and innocence around Sarah’s gift. Stories and characters interweave and give you an unstoppable tale of lost love, family and acceptance.”

Best Chick Lit


“While the story is wonderfully written I loved the emotions more than anything. It has heart and that is what I’ve been missing in a lot of books I’ve been reading lately.”

A Southern Girls Bookshelf


“Carmel knows how to hook you in at the right time and when to throw you for a loop.Its what makes her an amazing writer.”

 MorningBooks&Coffee


“The Life You Left is a warm, uplifting novel about change, trust and instinct. A cross between Celia Ahern and an episode of Medium, it will have you looking over your shoulder to see if there’s someone watching your back……….” BleachHouseLibrary


“Reading this book is like being wrapped in a big hug. The sad times, the hardships are forgiven because they are written so sensitively and truthfully.”

Tishylou


“Readers will love the mystery surrounding the whole novel as well as the moments of humour.”

Universal Creativity


“The ending of this novel was not expected and was so heart breaking. Carmel Harrington surprised me and the ending had a big impact on me.”

 Lost In Lit

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