What a ride. This author really knows how to take her reader on a journey. Although this book was advertised as Young Adult I felt this was a bit of a misnomer. It could be read and enjoyed by any age as in my case it was. The writing is so good conveying the wildness, music and excitement of Rio but at the same time the emotional pull that is the mind of Ella.

There were a couple of bits that didn't ring true but it didn't detract from my enjoyment.

A girl with a repressed bad side is whisked to Rio without explanation by her parents. This book is not what I was expecting when I picked it up, however, I found the story compelling. The characters are explored well and the plots twists and turns keep you turning the page. I enjoyed this , though I wouldnyafe liked to see "Bella" come out a bit more

Emily Barr is a prolific writer of adult fiction. Her first young adult novel, The One Memory of Flora Banks, was published to critical acclaim in December 2016. This is her second young adult novel, and I think it may be my favourite.

Ella Black lives in Kent with her parents and her cat, Humphrey. She has two best friends, Lily and Jack. But Ella has a secret - sometimes when she least expects it, loud ringing noises flood her head and even though she tries to fight it, she can't stop letting Bella through. Bella is the psychotic side of Ella and makes her do mean things.

One day at school, after being rude to her teacher, Ella is called to the head's office where her mother is anxiously waiting. Ella is immediately removed from school with no explanation, but it's not back home where her parents are taking her. What happens next will turn Ella's life upside down.

Chapter One of the book is titled '40 days until she dies', and all the following chapters count down the days to this event. But who is being talked about? Whose life are we counting down the final days of?

This was such a page turner - I read it in a couple of days. It was fast-paced and full of action and adventure. Ella is brave and fearless, even when facing the most frightening scenario. Move over Flora, there's a new girl in town!

As enticing as 'The One Memory of Flora Banks' but with a much darker tone! Ella Black is a character whose head you don't exactly want to get inside of, but her story is twisted and intriguing nonetheless.