Not sure what I was expecting this book to be but it wasn't whatever my preconceptions were. In a good way. In fact, this book was kind of mind blowing for the things it made me think about and the way it made me feel.

Maybe the dog isn't too old to learn a few new tricks.

Here's some of what I thought this book would be about:
1. A missing sister. Is she alive or dead? Is she dead because she's a prostitute? Common assumption: yes. Was she murdered? Did she deserve it? Hint: rethink all of that.

2. The cover makes me think common streetwalkers. This book is about choices, and common prostitution is just one of those choices within the sex workers industry. The reasons why are multiple. The choice to continue is astounding. I will never again use a phrase such as "common whore" to refer to anyone ever again, even in my own mind.

3. I thought this book was just going to be tawdry sex. This book is so intelligent and sympathetic to the subject and the motivations behind the sex act that it pretty much turned some long held beliefs about human sexuality on its ear. In other words: this is not a "dirty" book.

Now I realize the UK and Europe have always been more open and liberal about sex than its more puritanical American counterparts, but. . .this just wasn't what I was expecting. And I liked it. A lot.

Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
Format: digital ARC
Source: Netgalley
Current ebook price: $12.99
Opinion of Price: I can't afford to buy too many books at that price and I think it's insane for any ebook, period. However, if you're looking for a refreshing chance to be open-minded, then, yeah.
My Cost: $0.00

It is the story of Fiona who‘s searching for her younger sister, Rona, for 7 years. Fiona learns that Rona was a sex worker leading Fiona to see sex workers as human beings with their own voices and choices. She meets Anya/Sonja & others while still searching for Rona & raising her daughter as a single mother. Anya‘s blog entries are powerful..

Unflinching look at the sex industry. Fiona is raising her sisters daughter after she disappeared six years ago. When Fiona finds some information on her missing sister, she finds that her sister was working in the sex industry when she disappeared. As Fiona investigates her sisters life she delves further and further into this industry. Honest look into a world that is rarely seen. Thought provoking and ultimately sad, this book is not to be missed.

I really liked this book, so you may be confused why I only gave it 3 stars. That's because I am very confused by the POV. I am positive this book was (and should have been) written in both sisters' voices, but I'll be damned if I could identify if/when that was happening. Solid, unique writing. Also, kudos for writing in multiple accents without being annoying.

I had a fantastic time reading Fishnet. Beautifully written, this piece dives into the world of sex work and provides a wider perspective not usually broadcasted to the masses. I loved the excerpts shared from Anya’s blog; they were truly insightful and full of passion for the cause.

I sincerely appreciated the Afterword; it gave a lot of wonderful context to the piece and inspired this reader to learn more and grow.

There were a couple items that were not quite my cup of tea. The chapter headings made it really hard to understand where the characters were in time and space. The narrative, for a good chunk of the book, would flip from past to present, but this reader was simply confused every time a new chapter began. It took three pages to reorient myself, which I felt was three pages too many.

I also thought the random masturbation moments were kind of strange. They just flew in out of left field at the beginning and I didn’t get the point of them.

Overall, a wonderful and eye-opening piece!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this ARC! A complete review will be posted on social media closer to the date of publication.

Fishnet by Kirsten Innes is a book to be respected! It is a story about sex workers and it affords us the opportunity to learn about the sex trade in Scotland. It will make you think about their situation and maybe you will change your thoughts about the sex trade. I do think the situation in Scotland is different than it is here in the States due to our laws and the safety in some areas of big cities.

Fishnet was a difficult story to read for a several reasons. One, most of us don’t like to think about the sex trade and would probably prefer to sweep it under the rug. Two, the dialog was told with the Scottish brogue. I didn’t always understand the slang and it took me a while to catch on. Third, the story not only changed from past to present but, was often being told by a different character. In my opinion these were not smooth transitions and it took me a page or two to figure it out. I was about 25% into the book before I caught onto the flow.

Fishnet is a worthwhile book and worthy of your time especially if you have a curiosity about the sex trade.
I thought it was going to be more of a suspense story and this probably was not a comfortable subject for me to read about

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This book was a bit hard for me to get into. The storyline made me uncomfortable in some spots and since the book takes place overseas, the language was hard for me to understand. The author uses the term “eh” a lot and I couldn’t understand why. I’m guessing it’s just how they talk. Some of the dialogue is written with a Scottish accent and I found that hard to read as well. The chapter titles are confusing and the story jumps around a lot.
On the plus side, the characters are very well written and you can’t help but feel for them. The story does give one a better understanding of the industry and why many girls get into it.

This is my fault. Based on the book description, I thought it sounded like something I might enjoy that was a little different from what I usually read. I was wrong. The book was too raw, not my kind of thing at all. I couldn't finish it. I am not posting a negative review on an social media because I don't think that's fair since I shouldn't have tried reading it in the first place.

Fiona is looking for her sister after six years of being missing. As it turns out she finds out Rona has been working as a prostitute. Fiona jumps in to the world of prostitution by delving into websites and talking to strangers to find out what has happened to her sister.

To start with all the jumping back and forward in time is a little confusing but later on comes clearer. Not many books have i read take on such touchy subjects as Fishnet does. It is an intriguing look at that type of world and you can see perspectives on what these women do fro a living and why.

I really enjoyed this book and cant wait to read more!

Fishnet is a novel about worn out young mother, Fiona, and how she is sucked into the world of sex work by the knowledge that her sister, Rona, worked as a prostitute before she went missing. In an attempt to make use of the first lead she has in six years, she meets and befriends several prostitutes to find any knowledge of where her sister might be. A journey of self-discovery, she uncovers not only more information about the sex industry but also about herself.

This book was untraditional in structure and switched between different perspectives and time periods, giving Fiona’s and Rona’s stories more depth and complexity. That being said, there was no rhyme or reason to the changes and at times the switches were unexpected and confusing. It usually took a couple of pages to understand when and where I was in the story. It did open up a more explicit examination of the issues that arise in the sex industry and provides a clear outlook on it from the eyes of a sex worker. The book is a clear attempt at shining the light behind the curtain of the sex industry, and Innes does a great job of educating her readers, forcing us to be uncomfortable both with prostitution and also how human Fiona is. However, the complexity and multiple perspectives in the story blurred the effectiveness of her story and left me confused.

Overall, the book was intriguing and definitely educational but left me wanting more clarity.

How can a book be so disgusting and interesting at the same time? Really eye opening about sex workers the internal struggle these women go through to put food on the table. I loved the drama.

An interesting, albeit untraditional read. The plot was gritty and raw, touching on dark, controversial subject matters. The narrative held a lot of seedy undertones and was weaved into a familiar trope of one sister searching for answers about her missing sister. Unfortunately, the writing was choppy and gave the entire narrative an unorganized feel. While the plot summary and the evolution of the storyline had potential, it was lost in execution. 3 stars

Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC. I read and reviewed #Fishnet voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fishnet is about the sex industry and the women involved in it told through a fictional story. It was a good story. It felt raw and realistic. My major issue was the prospective and timeline. It was not set up in a way that made it reader friendly. 3.5 stars

This storyline was very good and the author has exceptional writing skills. I did find it hard to follow in spots because the POV jumps and sometimes I had to adjust my thinking. Overall it was an enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Galley Pocket Books and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting read that offered a new perspective on the world's oldest profession.

I also was surprised to see this book was first published in 2015. Perhaps it had some re-writing? Unfortunately this fell a little flat for me for many of the same reasons by reviewers before me. It misses an emotional connection to the characters - particularly Fiona. In the end this read more to me like a journalistic view rather than fiction.

Struggled through in the hopes that the ending would be great... I was wrong. There were interesting bits throughout but the main character was scatterbrained and not relatable or likable. Unfortunately this book was a letdown.

This book is extremely dark and deals with one of the characters being involved in prostitution and other dark topics.
This novel proved to be quite difficult to read for me. This type of book isn’t for everyone.
Reader beware.
Thank you NetGalley, pocketbooks and scout press for giving my the opportunity to try this book out in advance.
Thanks!!!!!

Fishnet by author Kirstin Innes is a mystery/thriller about a girl that’s vanished and it comes out, she was also a sex worker. While this book wasn’t awful, it wasn’t my kind of thrill. Nothing to do with the sex worker part, I love some of the most messed up books.. It just wasn’t paced right for me I guess. I’ll try again in the future, I don’t regret reading it by any means.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.
Fishnet was very different from anything I've ever read before. Not only was the writing unique, but the topic was as well. One of the reasons I read is to learn more and to gain more points of view than I previously had, and that's something Fishnet definitely accomplished for me. I would recommend Fishnet to anyone looking for something dark, gritty, and uncommon in the best ways.
The story mainly follows Fiona's point of view, and revolves around the disappearance of her sister Rona. Rona's disappearance has really unsettled Fiona's world, and I really enjoyed seeing Fiona's character development and how she was able to move through life facing many unexpected facets that were thrown at her.
There were a few things I didn't like about the story: the main thing that bothered me at times is that Fiona can be kind of a jerk. There are points in the book where she's very uncaring towards those who care about her, and that was frustrating. I also wasn't sure how I felt about the setup of the novel. It was definitely individual, and it made the story very interesting, but I sometimes found it hard to follow exactly what was going on.
Despite the above complaints, I had a really hard time putting this story down, and I was more intrigued than I expected to be. It definitely opened my world to new ideas about issues that I'd never really thought of before, and I'm glad I took the time to enjoy this story and learn new things from it.