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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
This book for me was a good overall read.
For me I struggled with some parts as it flipped back and too and I struggled to keep up a little with the story.
It was a very good quirky read with lots of quippy parts and lots of parts that had me rushing to get to the next bit to find out what happens.
Thank you so much net galley for the arc read and I would definitely try this author again. A good solid author
For me I struggled with some parts as it flipped back and too and I struggled to keep up a little with the story.
It was a very good quirky read with lots of quippy parts and lots of parts that had me rushing to get to the next bit to find out what happens.
Thank you so much net galley for the arc read and I would definitely try this author again. A good solid author
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional, funny, hopeful, reflective, medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This is a perfect fit for readers who enjoy challenging, lighthearted, and reflective stories about self-discovery, love, and the pursuit of happiness, particularly those who appreciate a blend of science fiction and contemporary themes, and are looking for a charming and propulsive narrative that explores the what-ifs of life and the power of second chances.
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This is a perfect fit for readers who enjoy challenging, lighthearted, and reflective stories about self-discovery, love, and the pursuit of happiness, particularly those who appreciate a blend of science fiction and contemporary themes, and are looking for a charming and propulsive narrative that explores the what-ifs of life and the power of second chances.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Memo is a cautionary tale combo of the grass is always greener and be careful what you wish for. We follow Jenny as she receives a life changing memo after she goes back for her college reunion. The memo is supposed to help Jenny usher in a new life by righting all of her past mistakes and poor decisions, getting her back on the #girlboss track she was destined to be on.
Maybe because I’ve already had these sorts of daydreams and have been working on feeling fulfilled with where I am and not what could have been, the book just didn’t hit for me. The entire time I found myself frustrated with Jenny for giving up on her friends and the objectively other good things in her life. I cringed as she followed the memo directives and further isolated herself from her loved ones that had stuck by her all this time.
Thank you very much to NetGalley and Harper Perrenial for the advanced copy.
Maybe because I’ve already had these sorts of daydreams and have been working on feeling fulfilled with where I am and not what could have been, the book just didn’t hit for me. The entire time I found myself frustrated with Jenny for giving up on her friends and the objectively other good things in her life. I cringed as she followed the memo directives and further isolated herself from her loved ones that had stuck by her all this time.
Thank you very much to NetGalley and Harper Perrenial for the advanced copy.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
How many times can I start a review by saying I love anything time travel adjacent? Has to be approaching double digits by now. But I am nothing if not consistent, so when I saw this book is about a woman who gets the chance at a do-over, going back in time to make decisions differently, I was all in.
Jenny Green is 35 and feeling unfulfilled and left behind, in pretty much all areas of her life. Her boyfriend was a vacation fling she should have ended years ago, before he started cheating and she stopped caring, her job is unfulfilling and her boss is a nightmare, and her two best friends are excelling at everything, and she can't help but compare their lives, especially once they all meet up for their 15th college reunion. It feels like everyone else knows exactly what they're doing, and Jenny just didn't get the memo. Then she finds out that, lo and behold, she DIDN'T. Her best friends and other successful women she knows have been getting Memos--capital M--advising them on what paths in life to take in order to optimize their existence. Jenny didn't get hers, but now she's got a chance for a redo.
Bouncing back and forth between present day and past events that need to be changed, Jenny gets to see how even the smallest change can have a big ripple effect on her life. Her optimized existence is full of things she didn't even think to dream up, but there is no question that New Jenny is killing it. But as she goes back and forth between existences, Jenny starts to wonder why she doesn't immediately feel more fulfilled by her "better" existence. And that's on depression. But really, she has to evaluate all aspects of her life, and is faced with some harsh truths about herself and about society.
This is such a fun concept and was so well-executed. I loved the multiple timelines and all the various settings and events it showed us, and their larger impact on Jenny's overall life. The best part, in my opinion, was that the story's main focus was on Jenny at her core despite how plain or fancy her life was. It was a fun beach read but with a good message and a lot of heart. Thanks to Harper Perennial and the author for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review!
Jenny Green is 35 and feeling unfulfilled and left behind, in pretty much all areas of her life. Her boyfriend was a vacation fling she should have ended years ago, before he started cheating and she stopped caring, her job is unfulfilling and her boss is a nightmare, and her two best friends are excelling at everything, and she can't help but compare their lives, especially once they all meet up for their 15th college reunion. It feels like everyone else knows exactly what they're doing, and Jenny just didn't get the memo. Then she finds out that, lo and behold, she DIDN'T. Her best friends and other successful women she knows have been getting Memos--capital M--advising them on what paths in life to take in order to optimize their existence. Jenny didn't get hers, but now she's got a chance for a redo.
Bouncing back and forth between present day and past events that need to be changed, Jenny gets to see how even the smallest change can have a big ripple effect on her life. Her optimized existence is full of things she didn't even think to dream up, but there is no question that New Jenny is killing it. But as she goes back and forth between existences, Jenny starts to wonder why she doesn't immediately feel more fulfilled by her "better" existence. And that's on depression. But really, she has to evaluate all aspects of her life, and is faced with some harsh truths about herself and about society.
This is such a fun concept and was so well-executed. I loved the multiple timelines and all the various settings and events it showed us, and their larger impact on Jenny's overall life. The best part, in my opinion, was that the story's main focus was on Jenny at her core despite how plain or fancy her life was. It was a fun beach read but with a good message and a lot of heart. Thanks to Harper Perennial and the author for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review!