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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Started really strong. Second half just kind of fell flat.
Had the quirky family thanksgiving with all the usual characters and I definitely laughed aloud many times, but her sister was a huge biotch right?!
Had the quirky family thanksgiving with all the usual characters and I definitely laughed aloud many times, but her sister was a huge biotch right?!
I love reading about messy family dynamics especially when it involves a daughter returning home after years of trying to avoid her family. This book was a really great read and I couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed every character in this book and I loved how it weaved the past memories with present day to explain how messy dynamics can be.
I honestly thought this was going to be more about retrograde and crystals and the universe but that was not the case. Penelope is in fact a writer who wants to open a romance focused book store with some of her best friends and she is looking to ask for money from her father. Instead, on her trip to Thanksgiving, she has to ride share with her ex-husband during a storm that leaves them stranded for a few hours. Throughout this novel we see Penelope have to navigate her family who she is not close with, seeing her ex-husband for the first time in a while, and meeting the man who her mother is trying to set her up with.
Truly, this was such a delightful surprise for me and I would have probably actually rated it 4.5 stars.
I honestly thought this was going to be more about retrograde and crystals and the universe but that was not the case. Penelope is in fact a writer who wants to open a romance focused book store with some of her best friends and she is looking to ask for money from her father. Instead, on her trip to Thanksgiving, she has to ride share with her ex-husband during a storm that leaves them stranded for a few hours. Throughout this novel we see Penelope have to navigate her family who she is not close with, seeing her ex-husband for the first time in a while, and meeting the man who her mother is trying to set her up with.
Truly, this was such a delightful surprise for me and I would have probably actually rated it 4.5 stars.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Penelope is quite possibly one of the least likable characters I’ve read about in a while. She’s mean and inappropriately funny (in the wrong situations) and cares about no one but herself.
That being said, the plot of this book is also very strange. Is this a romance novel? Because if so, why is their first kiss literally half a paragraph? Penny’s feelings for Martin are never explored and I would have liked to see that.
That being said, the plot of this book is also very strange. Is this a romance novel? Because if so, why is their first kiss literally half a paragraph? Penny’s feelings for Martin are never explored and I would have liked to see that.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
I can’t remember the last time a book had me laughing out loud. This book was so fun. I loved Penelope’s personality and the progression of the story. If you’re a fan of rom coms, don’t pass this one up.