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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to @harperperennial and the author for the gifted e-book.
This captivating book combines romance, friendship, and time travel, weaving a tale that unfolds across different timelines. We follow Jenny's current timeline, where she grapples with a cheating boyfriend, a job she doesn't enjoy, and the repercussions of her past mistakes. Simultaneously, we glimpse into the "what would have happened" timeline, offering a fascinating exploration of alternate possibilities.
This narrative kept me engaged as I eagerly anticipated the impact of Jenny's decisions in the alternate timeline. The conclusion left me thoroughly satisfied, and seeing Jenny find her happiness was truly rewarding.
This book is a must-read for fans of time travel, romance, and contemplation of alternative paths. Look out for "The Memo," set to be published in June 18.
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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:
No
A laughter-full riot of chaos and catastrophe that will make any 20-30 somethings who are waiting to feel like they’ve got it together cringe with its relatable and brutally honest story.
Jenny is a hot mess, a little lost and I absolutely loved her - she was real, authentic, confused and so far from perfect just trying to keep up with what everyone (including herself) expected her to be. It’s all normal, real-life drama until a mysterious figure from a secret shadow organisation aimed to pave the path of success for women pops out to explain she isn’t on the right path and the story takes a strange twist.
At times it felt a little haphazard to me when we’re first introduced - the twist didn’t quite hit right or feel finished and the jumping between times or realities didn’t flow as I’d expected but I still had a great time as we rushed around exploring friendships, love, success and sadness in heartwarming and heartbreaking ways.
Make sure you don’t miss the memo and get your hands on this book!
Jenny is a hot mess, a little lost and I absolutely loved her - she was real, authentic, confused and so far from perfect just trying to keep up with what everyone (including herself) expected her to be. It’s all normal, real-life drama until a mysterious figure from a secret shadow organisation aimed to pave the path of success for women pops out to explain she isn’t on the right path and the story takes a strange twist.
At times it felt a little haphazard to me when we’re first introduced - the twist didn’t quite hit right or feel finished and the jumping between times or realities didn’t flow as I’d expected but I still had a great time as we rushed around exploring friendships, love, success and sadness in heartwarming and heartbreaking ways.
Make sure you don’t miss the memo and get your hands on this book!
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of those books where the idea is fantastic and the book itself is just...not. While the book wasn't bad by any means, it just felt like it spent too much time bouncing around between timelines and not enough time developing the characters or the story. Jenny never seems to find her footing (in either timeline) and her friendships always seems to be lacking true love.
Moving between the timelines, it's pretty clear from the start thatthe "successful" timeline is pretty atrocious and the Memo isn't all it's cracked up to be, but Jenny continues to accept everything that's going on...to the very last moment she still wants to move into the successful life. It's only her delay that stops it from happening.
I would have loved to see some more character development and more chemistry between the characters so I could root for everyone and really lose myself in the story.
Thank you to Harper Perennial for the gift NetGalley copy!
Moving between the timelines, it's pretty clear from the start that
I would have loved to see some more character development and more chemistry between the characters so I could root for everyone and really lose myself in the story.
Thank you to Harper Perennial for the gift NetGalley copy!
While the book was overall enjoyable, I can’t help but feel like there was a spark that was missing to really push this book over the edge and make it one to remember. It is not entirely unpredictable, but as with Jenny’s own life, the joy is in the journey, not the destination.
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced