“I couldn’t believe that Bec would, after all these years, bring the whole thing up so … casually.”
If you’re a fan of Liane Moriarty and Marian Keyes, then this novel is for you!
It is full of romance, sex, secrecy, and suspense.
Blurb
Bec and Kate are sisters, but they couldn’t be less alike.
Bec lives the domestic dream with her surgeon husband Stuart and three perfect children. So why is she so attracted to free-spirited Ryan?
Kate’s life is hardly a dream. But when she meets Adam – tall, kind, funny – things start looking up. Until she finds out he’s been keeping secrets from her.
Then there is the incident both sisters are desperate to ignore…
Will they discover that some mistakes can’t be put right?
Review
The Mistake is Katie McMahon’s first novel. I think it is a solid piece of work.
It starts as a simple, superficial story about Kate and Bec, but takes on a deeper meaning when it starts exploring their insecurities and expectations.
It is well-written, perfectly structured, and has excellent pacing.
All the characters are relatable. They are upper middle-class people dealing with everyday life.
There was something about the novel that made me want to turn every page.
Praise for The Mistake
- “Fresh, funny and heartfelt … I didn’t want it to end!” – Liane Moriarty.
- “Addictive storytelling from an exciting new talent.” – Fiona McIntosh.
- “A firecracker of a book, rich in humour, warmth, and insight.” – Jaclyn Moriarty.
About Katie McMahon
Katie McMahon lives in Tasmania with her family. She works as a GP and teaches communication skills to medical students.
She wrote The Mistake while attending a masterclass run by the internationally bestselling author Fiona McIntosh.
A lapsed Masters of Creative Writing student, Katie’s hobbies include reading and drinking tea.
Technical information
The Mistake, Echo Publishing 2021, 377pp, ISBN 978160686697, paperback.
