Flying the Nest

Praise for Rachael Johns

‘If you like your chick-lit with a dash of intelligent social commentary, Just One Wish is the perfect summer read. Rachael Johns’s latest novel is sparklingly funny, quirky and totally of this moment.’ —Herald Sun

‘Johns knows how to weave the experiences of different generations of women together, with nuance and sensitivity, understanding how competing contexts shape women’s choices … Johns has a unmistakable talent for storytelling, while throwing a compelling romance in to hook us even further. Exploring themes like motherhood, the roles of women, and lost love, Just One Wish will make you look at the women in your own life and wonder what stories they haven’t told.’ —Mamamia

‘Johns draws readers in with her richly complex characters.’ —The Daily Telegraph on Just One Wish

‘Polished writing, and great dialogue drive this story forward. The perfectly structured plot holds plenty of surprises, but it’s the beautifully crafted characters that are the glue in this wonderful novel. I adored all three women, but especially Alice. There are also a whole cast of colourful, glorious minor characters, and an unusual family structure that is a delight to read … Utterly delightful … and predictably great.’ —Better Reading on Just One Wish

‘Just One Wish is a passionate and powerful family saga. It is a book that is going to have its readers talking about it … Whether you are a fan of Rachael’s or a debut reader of hers then you are going to enjoy this book.’—Book in One Hand Coffee in Another

‘Rachael Johns once again provides her readers with a fabulous contemporary family drama through the life experiences and choices of three generations of women … Just One Wish is most certainly a realistic portrayal of the complexity of modern day families that is sure to resonate with many readers.’ —Great Reads and Tea Leaves

‘Just One Wish is a fabulous novel of family love, sorrow, secrets, betrayal and heartbreak.’ —Beauty and Lace

‘The themes of infertility and pregnancy loss are movingly interwoven into a multifaceted story … [Rachael Johns] writes wisely and naively, hopefully and cynically, and there’s a character for everyone to identify with in Lost Without You. A gorgeously moving read.’ —Mamamia

‘Heart-warming and compassionate … Any book lover interested in life’s emotional complexities and in the events that define and alter us, will be engrossed in Lost Without You.’ —Better Reading

‘A delightful glimpse into the life of families and friends who come together in the most unexpected ways.’ —Starts at 60 on Lost Without You

‘Full of heartache and joy with a twist that keeps the pages turning … The Greatest Gift will appeal to fans of Jojo Moyes and Monica McInerney.’ —Australian Books + Publishing

‘I really have no idea where to start because this book was an amazing gift … Once again Johns has written a story that will appeal to different types of readers and it is clear that her talent is becoming more finely honed with every release.’ —Beauty and Lace on The Greatest Gift