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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
3.5. I desperately wish I had finished this last night so it would've been my 52nd book of the year...but alas, I am not a liar. I typically love Sophie Kinsella's books, but this one lost a lot of steam in the middle. It picked up again at the end, but it was definitely not as tightly written as her earlier books.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia
Adored listening to this as an audio book! It was funny and it was enjoyable listening to Sasha’s journey from start to finish.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sasha has hit a wall. She can't face any more urgent emails, and hasn't had the will to cook or clean for weeks. Her social life is non existant and her love life even more so. Finally forced to take a break, Sasha returns to her childhood holiday destination, determined to follow the 20 step wellness program she has downloaded and get her life back on track. Finn isn't part of her wellness plan, and is actually hindering her progress...until he isn't. Maybe Finn and Sasha can help each other?
Our first buddy read for 2025 and we decided to go for something a little different to our usual picks. As usual with Sophie Kinsella this was a warm and fuzzy feel good sort of read.
Sasha is clearly completely burnt out. At the start of the book she is struggling to get through the days, and finally she's pushed over the edge. I connected with Sasha very quickly, she's very likeable and I really did want her to get the break she needed and get back to living her best life. Finn is also very likeable, and despite the two of them hating each other at the start of the book you really do want them to be at least friends!
Plotwise I thought Kinsella did an excellent job with this one. It resonated with me, making me realise that a lot of the things I was experiencing when I was in a tough spot last year was likely due to burnout. I was incredibly lucky to have a much more supportive workplace than Sasha though, as well as a great support network of friends and family. I did wonder if I would find this too close to comfort to read, but can honestly say that if anything my experience made me enjoy the book more.
Burnout is something that I think we all need to be aware of, because it really can creep up on you without you realising. This one is very funny in places, and handles a serious topic with sensitivity. Definitely one to pick up if you have enjoyed previous books by Kinsella.
Our first buddy read for 2025 and we decided to go for something a little different to our usual picks. As usual with Sophie Kinsella this was a warm and fuzzy feel good sort of read.
Sasha is clearly completely burnt out. At the start of the book she is struggling to get through the days, and finally she's pushed over the edge. I connected with Sasha very quickly, she's very likeable and I really did want her to get the break she needed and get back to living her best life. Finn is also very likeable, and despite the two of them hating each other at the start of the book you really do want them to be at least friends!
Plotwise I thought Kinsella did an excellent job with this one. It resonated with me, making me realise that a lot of the things I was experiencing when I was in a tough spot last year was likely due to burnout. I was incredibly lucky to have a much more supportive workplace than Sasha though, as well as a great support network of friends and family. I did wonder if I would find this too close to comfort to read, but can honestly say that if anything my experience made me enjoy the book more.
Burnout is something that I think we all need to be aware of, because it really can creep up on you without you realising. This one is very funny in places, and handles a serious topic with sensitivity. Definitely one to pick up if you have enjoyed previous books by Kinsella.
I really enjoyed this book. It was such fun to read (listen). I just love books like this that are sweet and fun and everything life should be. Just loved it.
Our main character, Sasha, is a character I 100% related to and in today's fast-paced work environments, I feel like many readers would feel the same way. This book was a quick, easy, fun read with quirky and likeable characters in a whimsical setting --- and it had a message that is so important for us all to remember; the importance of self-care. Self-care is a buzz-word that is often dismissed as being overly-indulgent but it's so important to look after ourselves in the basic arenas of sleep, companionship, nutrition, joy, sex, and boundaries on our time. This important message was delivered within Kinsella's trademark writing style of swoony romance, charming storyline, and laugh-out-loud moments.
I recommend this for fans of:
* entertaining rom-coms
* vacation romance
* childhood nostalgia
* stories that discuss self-care and self-discovery
* forced proximity
* enemies-to-lovers
* closed-door/fade-to-black
I received a review copy from the publishers. All opinions are my own.
I recommend this for fans of:
* entertaining rom-coms
* vacation romance
* childhood nostalgia
* stories that discuss self-care and self-discovery
* forced proximity
* enemies-to-lovers
* closed-door/fade-to-black
I received a review copy from the publishers. All opinions are my own.