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hmshd3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.25
kariniwonderland's review against another edition
4.0
A charming funny story about second chances, good friends, family and corndogs. Was it somewhat predictable? Yes! But you don't care. Because it's an very entertaining en relatable read about how life may not turn out exactly as you expected but that doesn't matter as long as you have your tribe to support you!
I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.
I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.
theeuphoriczat's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca for making this book available to me via #Netgalley.
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This was such a sweet book. I read the whole thing in one sitting, the characters were so well thought out, the story progress was realistic, it felt like something that could happen and not overdone to make readers happy.
We follow Josie Hale who has just divorced her husband after she found out that he has been cheating on her. The more surprising thing happens when she finds out that she is pregnant (which was what she wanted in hopes that she could save her marriage but alas it was too late, with the marriage over). This is when she runs into her old friends(Ben and Kevin) from high School. They decide to live together. With that they create a pact to improve their lives, with Josie making plans for the baby, Ben trying to create a bond with his pre-teen daughter and Kevin to finally get with the woman that he really likes.
The three of them become a family, helping each other achieve their goal. For Josie, she has to put her crush on Ben on the backburn as she helps him navigate his relationship with his daughter while also helping out a student in her class who might be pregnant. For Ben, he has to hold off any advances towards Josie as he is not sure if he will be able to care for her and her child when he cannot care or create a bond with his own daughter. And finally for Kevin, he has to decide which comes first, his ego or his love for his nurse (okay just being cheeky with Kevin), he has to watch Ben and Josie dance around each other.
It is such a wholesome story and I highly recommend it.
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This was such a sweet book. I read the whole thing in one sitting, the characters were so well thought out, the story progress was realistic, it felt like something that could happen and not overdone to make readers happy.
We follow Josie Hale who has just divorced her husband after she found out that he has been cheating on her. The more surprising thing happens when she finds out that she is pregnant (which was what she wanted in hopes that she could save her marriage but alas it was too late, with the marriage over). This is when she runs into her old friends(Ben and Kevin) from high School. They decide to live together. With that they create a pact to improve their lives, with Josie making plans for the baby, Ben trying to create a bond with his pre-teen daughter and Kevin to finally get with the woman that he really likes.
The three of them become a family, helping each other achieve their goal. For Josie, she has to put her crush on Ben on the backburn as she helps him navigate his relationship with his daughter while also helping out a student in her class who might be pregnant. For Ben, he has to hold off any advances towards Josie as he is not sure if he will be able to care for her and her child when he cannot care or create a bond with his own daughter. And finally for Kevin, he has to decide which comes first, his ego or his love for his nurse (okay just being cheeky with Kevin), he has to watch Ben and Josie dance around each other.
It is such a wholesome story and I highly recommend it.
10iii_kat's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not a fan of books with pregnancy in them but this one was much more than that. Josie Hale is a strong, hard-working woman and soon-to-be mother in the middle of a divorce. in my opinion, she is probably the best character you could've asked for (strong, unproblematic female protagonist? we love them).
Josie's friendship with Kevin and Ben made me laugh and tear up a bit but most importantly, it made me realize how important it is to have good friends that will do anything for you. I'm glad that we only get a bit of romance in here therefore it's not too overwhelming and makes the book more realistic.
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Josie's friendship with Kevin and Ben made me laugh and tear up a bit but most importantly, it made me realize how important it is to have good friends that will do anything for you. I'm glad that we only get a bit of romance in here therefore it's not too overwhelming and makes the book more realistic.
★
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so glad I picked this up on a whim because it was just my kind of microgenre - hot messes earnestly trying to get their life on track in a slightly unconventional way, with a little dash of romance thrown in.
In this case, our hot messes are high school BFFs Josie, Kevin, and Ben, reunited after over a decade apart, over corn dogs at the county fair. Josie's moved back in with her parents in the wake of discovering her soon-to-be-ex-husband cheating on her. Unfortunately, she also happens to be pregnant with his child. Kevin and Ben are similarly wondering how age thirty turned out to be so awful and suggest that Josie move in with them so they can share expenses and all get their lives together before they turn 31.
The romance here is a super slow burn, so don't come into this thinking the romance is going to be the star attraction. This is more about three oddballs figuring out adulting together. For those of us who grew up with Three Men and Baby, this is a similar vibe, except the baby isn't born yet and the mom is included in the clueless new parent trio.
In this case, our hot messes are high school BFFs Josie, Kevin, and Ben, reunited after over a decade apart, over corn dogs at the county fair. Josie's moved back in with her parents in the wake of discovering her soon-to-be-ex-husband cheating on her. Unfortunately, she also happens to be pregnant with his child. Kevin and Ben are similarly wondering how age thirty turned out to be so awful and suggest that Josie move in with them so they can share expenses and all get their lives together before they turn 31.
The romance here is a super slow burn, so don't come into this thinking the romance is going to be the star attraction. This is more about three oddballs figuring out adulting together. For those of us who grew up with Three Men and Baby, this is a similar vibe, except the baby isn't born yet and the mom is included in the clueless new parent trio.
lisawreading's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Sweet, light story about high school friends reuniting at age 30 and making a pact to improve their lives. Funny and upbeat, with lots of junk food.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
Three childhood friends reunite in their 30s and make a pact to help each other get their lives together. For Josie, newly divorced and pregnant, she has to figure out what single motherhood is going to look like. This was a fun, lighthearted story of friendship and self-discovery that gave me lots of Three men and a baby vibes. Perfect for fans of Josh and Gemma make a baby by Sarah Ready or The temporary roomie by Sarah Adams, great on audio too. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my advance review copies!
kindleandkettle's review against another edition
5.0
The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale was an absolutely perfect book for me. A perfect mix of humour, banter and strong friendships it is the perfect uplifting book.
Josie Hale is in the process of divorcing her cheating husband she finds out she is pregnant. She is craving corn dogs from the Fair and runs into her high school friends Ben and Kevin. All three are not where they would like to be in their lives and they make the Corn Dog Pact to turn their lives around by the time they reach 31 years. In a hilarious twist, Josie moves in with Ben and Kevin to help reach their goals.
I absolutely loved the camaraderie of the trio. They bounced off each other so well and their interactions brought me so much joy as a reader. While Josie was going through a life altering experiencing, Ben & Kevin were the ultimate in support.
If you are a fan of the found family trope, you will not be disappointed with this hilarious book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for gifting me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Josie Hale is in the process of divorcing her cheating husband she finds out she is pregnant. She is craving corn dogs from the Fair and runs into her high school friends Ben and Kevin. All three are not where they would like to be in their lives and they make the Corn Dog Pact to turn their lives around by the time they reach 31 years. In a hilarious twist, Josie moves in with Ben and Kevin to help reach their goals.
I absolutely loved the camaraderie of the trio. They bounced off each other so well and their interactions brought me so much joy as a reader. While Josie was going through a life altering experiencing, Ben & Kevin were the ultimate in support.
If you are a fan of the found family trope, you will not be disappointed with this hilarious book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for gifting me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
kalemary's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
slow-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
4.0
Pregnant, 2 guy best friends.