Look The World In The Eye

Look The World In The Eye by Alice Peterson is a warm, sharp-eyed contemporary novel about sisters, secrets, and the messy work of loving the people who know you best. With humour and tenderness, it explores family relationships and the quiet heartbreak of feeling left behind.

Bells writes to her older sister Katie constantly, filling the silence with news, worries and hope. Katie, swept up in a glossy fashion-world life and a serious relationship with Sam, rarely answers. When Bells announces she’s coming to stay, Katie quickly realises there’s a problem: her boyfriend doesn’t even know her sister exists. And Bells, in all her unapologetic realness, doesn’t slot neatly into Katie’s carefully curated version of adulthood.

Perfect for readers who enjoy women’s fiction, sibling rivalry, and emotionally intelligent stories set against a modern city backdrop.

Add it to your basket if you’re after a heartfelt, funny read that lingers.