It's very rare that a debut novel of such beauty, power and originality comes right out of the blue ... Berwin weaves together an utterly compelling and lush plot ... Her prose is also a dream. No wonder Julia Roberts is set to star in the movie version which is currently in development.

An unforgettable trip ... a fantastical adventure

Colourful and lush, a perfect-away-from-the-office literary detox

Great for anyone who loves outdoor adventure as much as lying on a sun lounger

A great read

Quirky, compelling tale of plants, people and the powers they hold within

Get your mitts on this book while you can

Simply exquisite ... It has a perfect combination of skilful writing and delicious plot twists from murder and betrayal to crimes driven by both passion and greed ... hilarious and poignant at the same time, full of suspense and intrigue but warm, enviable relationships too. As a side note, I was thrilled with the representation of Mexico ... I found the descriptions realistic and enticing. The author's passion for the country and for its flora and fauna really shone through, and the excitement was contagious.

You'll never look at a flower in the same way again after reading this

A beautiful, descriptive and engaging read

I consumed it in two sittings ... for sheer escapism, Hothouse Flower will fit the bill perfectly

Meticulously researched and emotionally powerful, this is a second novel to be proud of.

Her prose is direct, undecorated, irresistibly dynamic and immensely powerful... Small Wars is at least as good as The Outcast. In fact, it is probably better, and praise doesn't come much higher

Jones writes brilliantly; you quickly inhabit Hal and Clara's world; from the dank, metallic smell of the interrogation room to the taste of White Ladies at the Limassol Club that linger long after you've reached the end

Sadie Jones pulls no punches in her description of the savagely unsophisticated island war. An exceptional book that shudders with the weight of human responsibility

With her second novel, Sadie Jones...confirms her brilliance

A timely read for the end of 2009

A novel that resonates with contemporary parallels

Sadie Jones again pulls no punches in this strong story.

Intelligent and moving novel

This impassioned tale is a gripping read

Jones is fabulous...offering titbits of danger and discord, yet keeping a cool matter-of-fact tone for the big horrors

Her second novel is a must-read; a devastating, brilliant account of what happens when everything a man believes in...begins to crumble

Full of danger and discord