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robynbutler15's review
adventurous
emotional
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
3.5
wanttobeprivate's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
the_empty_bookself's review
5.0
I read this book in 24 hours, literally binged it.
I initially was not a fan of Annie the protagonist, but as her character developed and she found herself during her escape away I could relate with her regards a lot of her life decisions.
Why can’t I find a Patrick? Annie is a very lucky lady and I found the creep up of romance between the pair very exciting.
It made me more confident in my decisions confirming that I don’t need the worlds approval!
A very easy read and very enjoyablex I would recommend.
I initially was not a fan of Annie the protagonist, but as her character developed and she found herself during her escape away I could relate with her regards a lot of her life decisions.
Why can’t I find a Patrick? Annie is a very lucky lady and I found the creep up of romance between the pair very exciting.
It made me more confident in my decisions confirming that I don’t need the worlds approval!
A very easy read and very enjoyablex I would recommend.
k_lenn's review
2.0
After being left at the alter by her long-term partner Alexander, Annie embarks on her would-be honeymoon with an old friend. They flirt, try to heal from their pasts, fall in love, etc, etc. This is all fine and dandy and something I would've usually loved, but I wasn't a fan of the romance in this book. Their personalities and beliefs are inconsistent (often in order to create drama), their communication skills leave a lot to be desired, and I didn't feel any chemistry between them. Like, at all.
The feminism and diversity also felt forced. These are both things I love to see in books, but it's painfully obvious when they're added just for the sake of seeming more inclusive. (At least it's better than having no diversity, I guess?)
And what millennial doesn't know what GTG means? Did Annie have no internet presence whatsoever until adulthood?!
Overall, this book was okay. It's a light tale of self-discovery and, although it's not exactly my cup of tea, I'd recommend it to those wanting a fun, quick read.
Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review :)
The feminism and diversity also felt forced. These are both things I love to see in books, but it's painfully obvious when they're added just for the sake of seeming more inclusive. (At least it's better than having no diversity, I guess?)
And what millennial doesn't know what GTG means? Did Annie have no internet presence whatsoever until adulthood?!
Overall, this book was okay. It's a light tale of self-discovery and, although it's not exactly my cup of tea, I'd recommend it to those wanting a fun, quick read.
Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review :)
philippakmoore's review
4.0
Having been more a fan of the author's non-fiction work than her fiction so far, The Lucky Escape took me by surprise - I really enjoyed it and feel this is the novel where the author has found her groove. You can tell she is trying to write a different sort of rom-com, which is more inclusive and deals with the messy details of real life, the things you don't tend to find in traditional glossy romances, where everyone tends to be white and straight. Hats off to LJW for this!
The Lucky Escape is an entertaining tale that has a very dramatic beginning - the heroine Annie is dumped at the altar but as we find out more about her, her life, her dreams and ambitions, and her former fiancé, it would appear she did indeed have a lucky escape! But where to now? What does she do with all this upheaval, confusion and heartache?
The answer is - go on the honeymoon you were planning, but with another man!
I won't say anything further for fear of spoilers, but it's a fun escapist read - who doesn't want to fantasise about going on a luxurious, all expenses paid trip to Margaret River right now? And it's also a love letter to the people who support us when life throws us a massive curveball. Annie's friends and sweet younger sister (who reminded me a lot of my own) are well-drawn and likeable, helping our heroine to move past her humiliation and into a better place.
With thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an ARC.
The Lucky Escape is an entertaining tale that has a very dramatic beginning - the heroine Annie is dumped at the altar but as we find out more about her, her life, her dreams and ambitions, and her former fiancé, it would appear she did indeed have a lucky escape! But where to now? What does she do with all this upheaval, confusion and heartache?
The answer is - go on the honeymoon you were planning, but with another man!
I won't say anything further for fear of spoilers, but it's a fun escapist read - who doesn't want to fantasise about going on a luxurious, all expenses paid trip to Margaret River right now? And it's also a love letter to the people who support us when life throws us a massive curveball. Annie's friends and sweet younger sister (who reminded me a lot of my own) are well-drawn and likeable, helping our heroine to move past her humiliation and into a better place.
With thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an ARC.
beckymacarthur43's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
gailalison's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book okay. I can see why it was classified as women’s fiction instead of a romance, as it would seem to be through the first half of the book. It was difficult to say if I found Annie completely likeable. She acted pretty badly towards Patrick after they got back from their trip, but even her internal monologue almost made you believe she didn’t really want to be with him, then does a 180 at the end. I enjoyed the romance part (mostly the part in Australia, but didn’t totally love the rest.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 Publishing for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 Publishing for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!
1madchild's review
4.0
maybe 4.5
carrie hope flectcher, her voice is just so comforting and reasurring.
they went to perth, what no one ever comes here. very very relistic. i just loved it.
carrie hope flectcher, her voice is just so comforting and reasurring.
they went to perth, what no one ever comes here. very very relistic. i just loved it.
kaitlinmei's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5