Praise for ‘The Swell’

From Carrie Clarke, author:

“Fans of medical dramas will love this book! A great read choc full of the challenges of navigating life, love and career. If you love a good medical drama, this book is for you.”

From Caileen Cacchia, author:

“In C. E. de Gzell’s debut novel, The Swell, we follow Poppy Mason through her first term as an intern in a large Sydney hospital. From medical drama to romantic intrigue and workplace politics, we ride the ups and downs alongside Poppy in this coming of age page-turner.”

From Nicole G.:

“I couldn’t put it down. Dive into Poppy’s world of medicine, romance, and camaraderie as she navigates her first term as a doctor. It’s the perfect escape!”

From Kobo reader:

“Refreshing and very readable 5*

I loved this book! As a jaded older reader I usually avoid medical novels as with a medical background, I get so annoyed when medical diseases and treatments don’t ring true. It’s refreshing that this book is written by someone who has been there and done all these things. It’s a long time since I’ve looked forward to picking up the book again. Many times I sat down to read one paragraph and found myself still enthralled an hour later. Poppy’s character has a good balance between work, personal, and romantic lives and gives weight to the believability of her portrayal. It’s hard to believe that this is a book by a first time author. I’m really looking forward to the next instalment of Poppy’s life.”

From Joey H.:

"An unflinching debut by C. E. de Gzell offering an intimate window into the adrenaline-fuelled world of the ED capturing the raw emotion, mental strain, and fierce resilience of a young doctor coming of age in medicine and in life. Loved it!”

From Lisa B.:

“A perfect holiday read- Poppy is an intern and her adventures in the ER and with her friends = a book I couldn’t put down! I absolutely loved this- it’s like watching ER but way more spicy!”

From Angie B.:

“I'm at an age when I won't continue to read a book unless I am really enjoying it - and I can assure you The Swell will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Ceclia has an amazing way of pulling you into the world she created and I felt like I was hanging out with friends, desperate to know what was going to happen to them next! If you are looking for a fun, emotional and engaging read then The Swell should be next on your list.”

From Goodreads:

“Excellent! Devoured the book in 48 hours (apologies to the author who would have spent years perfecting the storyline). The hero was a young woman just starting out in the male dominated medical profession. She was intelligent, competent, and sexually able. A modern, humanistic and feminine version of House of God! Can’t wait for the next book in the series.”

From Lisa J Page, author:

“Loved the story of Poppy and her friends and her time as an intern at Bennelong Hospital in the Emergency Department. As we read and get to know her life and what makes her tick. Fantastic job, C. E. de Gzell, you’ve got me hooked to read more in this series.”