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Unplanned

Natalie K. Martin

3.81 AVERAGE

robynrambles's review

4.25

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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: No

allidone's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny hopeful slow-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

thoughts_mela's review

4.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

shannanh's review

3.0

So, as you can tell by the cover and title, Zoe is faced with an unplanned pregnancy. She ends up moving back home to london to be with her family once her boyfriend Sam, reiterates that he didn't want children. Zoe is faced with getting things ready as a single woman, and decides to do what's called a pregnancy bucket list of things she'd like to get done before the baby arrives, with the help of her best friend's brother, who she ends up falling for.

The story seemed a little slow to me as far as the flow, and by the time you got to the end, there were a lot of gaps, as well as a couple of unanswered questions. Although I'd read more books from this author in the future, this book fell in the just ok category for me.

I received a copy of the book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.

casperea's review

4.0

Unplanned by Natalie K. Martin is a story everyone should read. It sheds light on the trials and tribulations that women endure before, during, and after pregnancy. In fact, I would go so far as to say this should be required reading!!!

Zoe is a woman in a committed relationship of over a decade. However, finding out she was pregnant was the last thing she ever expected. Sadly, while she sees this as a blessing, her significant other, Sam, does not. This leads to the dissolution of their relationship and her moving back home to England. With the support of longtime- friends, family, and other expecting mothers, Zoe tackles her pregnancy head on.

Zoe, is a relatable protagonist. She willingly lays her insecurities, failures, and fears out for the reader. She makes no qualms about the fact that she has dimmed her own light to meet the needs of others. Her desire to please men in particular, has lead to her own unhappiness time and time again. If she had been firm in her wants and needs, a lot of the events in her life may not have happened.

The authentic portrayal of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood is excellent. Martin does not try to glamorize or skip through the hardships Zoe endures. Quite frankly, reading this book opened my eyes to some of the realities all women must face when bringing life into this world.

I loved the message that family is not always hereditary, it can be created. Zoe has a wonderful support system in place before the birth of her child and long after. Nina and Jude were two standouts for me! Every single mother needs friends like them to have their back.

This is a four star read for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing. It was a beautiful look at single- motherhood, friendship, and family!

Special thanks to NetGalley.com and Amazon Publishing UK for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest feedback.