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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
The narration by Andi Arndt was A+ and kept me in it.
It was entertaining, but not a page turner.
The story it self drug along a bit in places, the mystery was solved long before it was revealed. Some editing down would have benefited this book.
It was entertaining, but not a page turner.
The story it self drug along a bit in places, the mystery was solved long before it was revealed. Some editing down would have benefited this book.
3.5 stars. A bit different from what I'm used to reading, but I liked it!
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Once again, I picked an Amazon First Reads book that i liked! I love the program for Prime members, which allows you to pick one of a handful of books to read for free one month prior to publication.
OMG, a character from Wisconsin and the author just nailed it! Trust me, if you want to know more about what a middle-aged Wisco girl is like, then you have to pick up There’s No Coming Back From This, one of the books featured last month for Amazon First Reads program to Prime members.
Transplant a 50-year-old Midwestern gal into the bright lights of Hollywood moviemaking, all while being hounded by the IRS because her “friend” absconded with all her money and owes so much in back taxes the IRS has taken everything. Poppy’s daughter is ready to head off to college, and she’s desperately trying to earn the money to send her daughter to school. An old flame nicknamed Three (you read that right) offers her a job in the wardrobe department at Universal Studios. It’s good money, but no guarantees she’ll work beyond one film, and she’s desperate enough to take him up on it.
This quirky, cute read is really women’s fiction with a wry sense of humor. The cast of characters on the movie set are all great supporting characters, with the exception of the guy who got Poppy her job, Three. He really didn’t need to be there, or he needed to be more developed as a character, I’m not sure which. Didn’t like him from the get-go, and he’s the guy Poppy has always compared every other guy to.
This book would have appeal of a woman of a certain age, as Poppy always puts others first and has temporarily lost her voice. She’s been so busy catering to others’ needs that she’s finally rediscovering her own. I can totally relate, as a mother to four teens who stayed at home for more than a decade to care for them. And at a reasonable price on Kindle, this is another Bargain Sleuth approved book!
Once again, I picked an Amazon First Reads book that i liked! I love the program for Prime members, which allows you to pick one of a handful of books to read for free one month prior to publication.
OMG, a character from Wisconsin and the author just nailed it! Trust me, if you want to know more about what a middle-aged Wisco girl is like, then you have to pick up There’s No Coming Back From This, one of the books featured last month for Amazon First Reads program to Prime members.
Transplant a 50-year-old Midwestern gal into the bright lights of Hollywood moviemaking, all while being hounded by the IRS because her “friend” absconded with all her money and owes so much in back taxes the IRS has taken everything. Poppy’s daughter is ready to head off to college, and she’s desperately trying to earn the money to send her daughter to school. An old flame nicknamed Three (you read that right) offers her a job in the wardrobe department at Universal Studios. It’s good money, but no guarantees she’ll work beyond one film, and she’s desperate enough to take him up on it.
This quirky, cute read is really women’s fiction with a wry sense of humor. The cast of characters on the movie set are all great supporting characters, with the exception of the guy who got Poppy her job, Three. He really didn’t need to be there, or he needed to be more developed as a character, I’m not sure which. Didn’t like him from the get-go, and he’s the guy Poppy has always compared every other guy to.
This book would have appeal of a woman of a certain age, as Poppy always puts others first and has temporarily lost her voice. She’s been so busy catering to others’ needs that she’s finally rediscovering her own. I can totally relate, as a mother to four teens who stayed at home for more than a decade to care for them. And at a reasonable price on Kindle, this is another Bargain Sleuth approved book!
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was one where I didn't predict the ending from page 1 (but maybe did by around page 50). An interesting read, especially if you can grab it for free like I did!
I was expecting a spicy romance and that's not this. With that being said I did enjoy this story! It had a mystery aspect, worked in to the day-to-day story of the main character. The author did a great job of giving the reader details through the narrator's perspective, without the character herself noticing them. My favorite thing was how Garvin gave me some vibes about the bad guy, but you don't know for sure until later!
The description lead me to believe that there was some intrigue or maybe some mystery or something, but that is not the case. This is mostly a book about a woman so amazingly stupid it is a wonder that she is still alive. She read more like a naive 16 year than a 50 year old mom. She was far too trusting to the point of stupidity. You have to suspend your believe on how she got the job, too. She just happened to run into an old flame who is a film director and she chooses this job over trying to fix her major issues (like ones that could take her to jail). Personally, I think it would have been more interesting if she tried to find the person who stole her tax money, but that’s just me. I did read this in about a day, though. So it’s a quick read
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes