Orangeboy

Patrice Lawrence Press Reviews

A gritty coming-of-age drama urban thriller with a powerful message and an irresistable central character. The Voice

A contemporary urban thriller with a powerful family drama at its heart. The Bookseller

I liked the lack of judgement the author made and the fact this is ultimately an action packed story with a strong male protagonist. Bibliomaniac

Orange Boy is a page turner. It gripped my heart from page one and didn't let go. Marlon goes on a date with the hottest girl in school and his world begins to tip. And it doesn't stop until everything in his life is upside down. Faced with almost impossible choices, Marlon has to grow up fast and work out exactly who he is at the same time as working out how to survive. This is a book that explores the meaning of family, friendship and loyalty. And it does so with intelligence and sensitivity. It's fast, clever, often funny and always truthful. Patrice Lawrence is a writer to watch. Jenny Downham, author of 'Before I Die'

What a book! Such a gripping, gritty storyline, with such wonderful, believable characters. Loved it. Tanya Landman, author of Buffalo Soldier