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teenakris's review against another edition
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
mama_bookworm_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book 2 in the Robin Wilde series
Robin is back and in a much happier headspace after her awful year she finally has escaped ‘the emptiness’. Her friendships with the school mums are flourishing, there’s a new man in town, and Robin is killing it at work.
Robin is running the business whilst her boss takes a well deserved break and she really is thriving. But while Robin is acing life her best friend Lacey is crippled with heartbreak after struggling to conceive a baby for a year. Additionally Auntie Kath has just introduced a strange man as her new boyfriend! What is going on!? And now Robin is facing a situation she never expected which will require some really tough choices.
My thoughts: I still love all the characters, I do find Lacey irritating but I can see why she is the way she is.
The story is funny and lighthearted whilst also being devastatingly sad and heartbreaking. The topics in this book include miscarriage, infertility, moving on after the death of a partner and the struggles that come with being a single parent. However, the book remains an easy read and the humour lightens the mood.
Robin is an ordinary woman with the potential to do or be anything, just like all women, and I think that is why she is so likeable. She’s not perfect, but none of us are. She has her struggles but she gets up and tries her best.
vfaazz's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
abbyjubs's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
hannahmaybookreviews's review
5.0
Synopsis:
Robin Wilde has finally found herself in a good place after a year from hell. Motherhood, her love life and her job have all fallen nicely into place. However, unfortunately for Robin things soon decide to stop running so smoothly and life throws a curve ball. In order to keep things a float and her relationships secure she must make some tough choices to stop things from totally falling apart.
Review:
I just love Louise Pentland's book, this is her second book and both that I have read have been so uplifting and down to earth.
I was hooked from the start and read the book in one sitting. Following the main character's journeu felt like being on an emotional roller-coaster and I could really feel her pain at times but I also found myself smiling at times too.
This is such an empowering book to woman especially single mums and it brings to life the unpredictability of life and how things really do happen for a reason.
It brings to light how important it is to remain open and true to your feelings despite past hurts. How pushing the right people away can be more damaging then allowing them in.
I really hope we get another fix of the life of Robin Wilde!
Robin Wilde has finally found herself in a good place after a year from hell. Motherhood, her love life and her job have all fallen nicely into place. However, unfortunately for Robin things soon decide to stop running so smoothly and life throws a curve ball. In order to keep things a float and her relationships secure she must make some tough choices to stop things from totally falling apart.
Review:
I just love Louise Pentland's book, this is her second book and both that I have read have been so uplifting and down to earth.
I was hooked from the start and read the book in one sitting. Following the main character's journeu felt like being on an emotional roller-coaster and I could really feel her pain at times but I also found myself smiling at times too.
This is such an empowering book to woman especially single mums and it brings to life the unpredictability of life and how things really do happen for a reason.
It brings to light how important it is to remain open and true to your feelings despite past hurts. How pushing the right people away can be more damaging then allowing them in.
I really hope we get another fix of the life of Robin Wilde!
hannahjay_'s review against another edition
4.0
I found this book a lot easier to read compared to the first one. The character development is so lovely to see, especially in Robin and Auntie Kath! It’s also lovely to see some of the other mums play a more prominent role in the story.
The story itself is good, but I do think it gets a bit lost sometimes before looping back round to get back to it, but all in all, an easy and enjoyable read! Looking forward to reading the third one next!
The story itself is good, but I do think it gets a bit lost sometimes before looping back round to get back to it, but all in all, an easy and enjoyable read! Looking forward to reading the third one next!
_alishaellis_'s review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.0