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3.42 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun, tales of dating & working as an assistant at a hedge fund, with some serious issues brought up and addressed as the story progresses. Reminded me of the British chick lit books of the late 1990's. I definitely want to see what Ranald publishes next.
Sorry Not Sorry is the latest release from Sophie Ranald, an author I'd not previously heard of before spying this on Netgalley, the bright blue over with a big Margarita glass on the front drew me straight in.
After living with best friend Maddy and Maddy's fiance Henry for several years, Charlotte finds herself left in a house-share with strangers after Maddy and Henry achieve the ultimate of London-living millennial goals, buying their own house. They're replaced with model-like fashion worker Tansy and Henry's introverted yet opinionated cousin Adam. Not long after her housemates move out Charlotte discovers the 'Sorry Not Sorry' podcast, which encourages her to take on a series of dating related challenges that force her outside of her comfort zone.
This is seemingly set in 2017, there are references to tinder, bumble, snapchat and Prince Harry's engagement abound, but my favourite has to be Charlotte's musings about Malteaser buttons, girl read my mind, waste of space or best chocolate ever, I'm really not sure.
This was exactly the kind of book I needed, getting on a train after a long day at a London conference, relatable, funny and just the right amount of fluffy romantic comedy. The characters are great and I loved that this not only focused on Charlotte's romantic relationships but her friendships as well. This is also one of the first books I've read where podcasts have featured so heavily, I adore podcasts and listen to them all the time so it was nice to see them given some airtime. Overall, a great read that I'd recommend to any romantic comedy fan, 4 stars.
After living with best friend Maddy and Maddy's fiance Henry for several years, Charlotte finds herself left in a house-share with strangers after Maddy and Henry achieve the ultimate of London-living millennial goals, buying their own house. They're replaced with model-like fashion worker Tansy and Henry's introverted yet opinionated cousin Adam. Not long after her housemates move out Charlotte discovers the 'Sorry Not Sorry' podcast, which encourages her to take on a series of dating related challenges that force her outside of her comfort zone.
This is seemingly set in 2017, there are references to tinder, bumble, snapchat and Prince Harry's engagement abound, but my favourite has to be Charlotte's musings about Malteaser buttons, girl read my mind, waste of space or best chocolate ever, I'm really not sure.
This was exactly the kind of book I needed, getting on a train after a long day at a London conference, relatable, funny and just the right amount of fluffy romantic comedy. The characters are great and I loved that this not only focused on Charlotte's romantic relationships but her friendships as well. This is also one of the first books I've read where podcasts have featured so heavily, I adore podcasts and listen to them all the time so it was nice to see them given some airtime. Overall, a great read that I'd recommend to any romantic comedy fan, 4 stars.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I didn't love it and it took me a WHILE to get through it. The plot didn't really propel forward organically so I was just pushing myself chapter to chapter in an attempt to find a thread I would want to follow. Instead, it was a bunch of random obstacles getting in the way of the main character that never really served a purpose. I definitely wish a book marketed as a rom-com had more actual romance, and I really didn't find it funny.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.!
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.!
Sorry Not Sorry is funny, empowering, and has all the feels. From the beginning, we are introduced to Charlotte who is feeling lost and unfulfilled after her friends move out of their shared flat. She ends up finding a podcast that inspires her to take steps to discover herself and find love, or at the very least sex. Most people find themselves desiring to be better versions of themselves, and I am certainly no exception. Charlotte’s journey, her successes and failures, all resonated with me on a personal level. Despite the description of the book, I found it to be about more than just romantic relationships.
I really had my pompoms out during this read. I was cheering Charlotte on, cheering for Tansy, wondering just what in the world Adam’s deal was, and wanted to slap Bianca and even Maddy a few times. Framing the chapters after episodes of the podcast was very clever. It gave us just a little bit of foreshadowing but not enough to make me upset.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I do have one issue that kept it from being five stars. I wish that the ultimate relationship for Charlotte had been played out more. It felt so sudden at the end of the book that I was left thinking really? That’s it? Just a handful of sightings and now suddenly we have this soulmate experience? I'm happy with the outcome but I wish the readers had more of a foundation to reflect on.
Even with that complaint, I adored this book. It made me laugh, crave margaritas, and wish that I had scheduled it as a buddy read so I could complain about Bianca and others. I definitely will recommend this to others!
*I received an advanced copy from the publisher through netgalley; all opinions are my own.
I really had my pompoms out during this read. I was cheering Charlotte on, cheering for Tansy, wondering just what in the world Adam’s deal was, and wanted to slap Bianca and even Maddy a few times. Framing the chapters after episodes of the podcast was very clever. It gave us just a little bit of foreshadowing but not enough to make me upset.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I do have one issue that kept it from being five stars. I wish that the ultimate relationship for Charlotte had been played out more. It felt so sudden at the end of the book that I was left thinking really? That’s it? Just a handful of sightings and now suddenly we have this soulmate experience? I'm happy with the outcome but I wish the readers had more of a foundation to reflect on.
Even with that complaint, I adored this book. It made me laugh, crave margaritas, and wish that I had scheduled it as a buddy read so I could complain about Bianca and others. I definitely will recommend this to others!
*I received an advanced copy from the publisher through netgalley; all opinions are my own.