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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Though Poppy got on my nerves so badly most of the time, I did enjoy the book. And one extra star for Sam, of course ;)
I loved this book. I fell in love with Sophie Kinsella years ago when she introduced me to Becky Bloomwood. I have been a Shopaholic fan since my teens. Sophie never fails me with her witty humour and the realistic disasters that her characters find themselves in. Poppy Wyatt is geared up to marry her dream man. But a week before the wedding the unthinkable happens. She loses her engagement ring! Yes the priceless family heirloom. How is she suppose to break this to her intimidating in-laws?? In addition to the missing ring her cell has been stolen. But a ray of light shines when she finds a cell in the bin of a hotel lobby. Thus begining the hilarious and heartwarming story of phone sharing and self acceptance. I dont' want to give too much away but lets just say out of the two men in Poppy's life it wasn't hard to see which one was a dick. And as a once insecure daughter in-law I know how hard it can be to accept people at face value and be comfortable in your own skin.
funny
lighthearted
Not a new favorite or anything but it was cute! I thought the ending was a good twist on the cliche rom-com ending.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As much as I liked this book, I am beginning to think that Kinsella only has one type of book she writes. Her heroines always seem to be liars that get themselves into impossible situations because they lie. They always choose horrible men and find another man who makes them realize this. Her heroines just do not come off as strong women and I find that disappointing. Her writing is good, though. She certainly weaves a romance, I just wish they were not all based on some sort of deception.
I haven't laughed this hard for a very long time. Thanks to this book for bringing Sam and Poppy to me.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 1/2 Finders Keepers Stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was the cute story Poppy and Sam "meeting" by chance. Brought together under less than ideal circumstances, yet forging a connection through all of it.
Sophie Kinsella did a fantastic job of taking a crazy unbelievable storyline and making it totally lovable and hilarious! This story had it all:
* an unlikely situation,
* a rushed engagement,
* a lost family emerald heirloom ring,
* a stolen (not really since it was in a bin) cell phone,
* a sexy businessman,
* a song gram to the tune of Single Ladies by Beyonce,
* annoying best friends,
* creepy wedding planner,
* genius in-laws,
* and most importantly a sweet love story
There were so many parts of this story that made me laugh. Sophie Kinsella has an amazing writing style that can have me laughing out loud one minute and the next getting tears of happiness in eyes.
I felt some story lines had way too much time dedicated to them and not enough romance but it was still an overall good story! I really really want their to be a sequel for I want to get to know Poppy and Sam better. There wasn't a lot of detail on them but what there was I really enjoyed.
♥I would recommend this novel to others for a light beach read♥
“All I can say is, she's the one I think about. All the time. She's the voice I want to hear. She's the face I hope to see. - Sam Roxton”
This was the cute story Poppy and Sam "meeting" by chance. Brought together under less than ideal circumstances, yet forging a connection through all of it.
Sophie Kinsella did a fantastic job of taking a crazy unbelievable storyline and making it totally lovable and hilarious! This story had it all:
* an unlikely situation,
* a rushed engagement,
* a lost family emerald heirloom ring,
* a stolen (not really since it was in a bin) cell phone,
* a sexy businessman,
* a song gram to the tune of Single Ladies by Beyonce,
* annoying best friends,
* creepy wedding planner,
* genius in-laws,
* and most importantly a sweet love story
There were so many parts of this story that made me laugh. Sophie Kinsella has an amazing writing style that can have me laughing out loud one minute and the next getting tears of happiness in eyes.
“Except...I do. Of course I do. Because as his hands gently cup my waist, I don't make a sound. As he swivels me around to face him, I don't make a sound. I don't need to. We're still talking. Every touch he makes, every imprint of his skin is like another word, another thought, a continuation of our conversation. And we're not done yet. Not yet.”
I felt some story lines had way too much time dedicated to them and not enough romance but it was still an overall good story! I really really want their to be a sequel for I want to get to know Poppy and Sam better. There wasn't a lot of detail on them but what there was I really enjoyed.
“But sometimes you have to be brave. Sometimes you have to show people what's important in life.”
“Whoever it was, whether I knew them or not, if I could help in some way, I would. I mean, if you can help, you have to help. Don't you think? - Poppy Wyatt”
♥I would recommend this novel to others for a light beach read♥