The Friendship Test

This novel follows four university friends who, in a moment of youthful audacity, create a pact that binds them to absolute loyalty, swearing to never betray one another no matter the cost. We meet Tamsin, Reagan, Sarah, and their circle at the dawn of their friendship in the 1980s, a bond forged in late-night wine and gossip that is immediately tested by their distinct and often clashing personalities. The narrative then propels their story forward twenty years, forcing the women to confront the ultimate challenge to the principles of their long-standing alliance.

What elevates this story beyond a simple drama is its unflinching exploration of how the rigid promises of youth collide with the complex realities of adulthood, careers, and family. The core tension lies in watching these vividly drawn characters—the compassionate mother hen, the brazen overachiever, and their friends—navigate whether their foundational pact is a source of strength or an impossible burden. Readers who appreciate character-driven stories about the enduring, yet often complicated, bonds of female friendship will find this a compelling and thought-provoking read.