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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
jillmlong's review
2.0
This book was just ok for me. I love the cover and I think I wanted to like the story more because of it. I never really connected with either character. There was a lot of talking but nothing seemed to move the plot along.
stefappleton's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
helenpickett's review against another edition
4.0
The book title is a good description. Annie is about to marry Alexander but is jilted in the worst possible way.....at the alter. She's devasted but after bumping into a male friend she once knew as a teenager and the persuasion to go on the honeymoon that was booked for her and her new husband, she takes her old friend. It's a journey to the other side of the world of self discovery.
She learns that she has indeed had a lucky escape and that her husband to be wasn't right for her. The main characters are likeable but Annie needed to find a back bone when it comes to her mother!
The book is slightly predictable but funny in places and there is some good sexual tension. It's an easy and pleasant read and provided a form of escape without having to think too much. Easy to put down and pick up again. Good holiday read down by the pool or on the beach. Sweet romcom.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review. Schelded to released 10th June 2021
Also [osted to Goodreads.
She learns that she has indeed had a lucky escape and that her husband to be wasn't right for her. The main characters are likeable but Annie needed to find a back bone when it comes to her mother!
The book is slightly predictable but funny in places and there is some good sexual tension. It's an easy and pleasant read and provided a form of escape without having to think too much. Easy to put down and pick up again. Good holiday read down by the pool or on the beach. Sweet romcom.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review. Schelded to released 10th June 2021
Also [osted to Goodreads.
helenpickett's review
4.0
The book title is a good description. Annie is about to marry Alexander but is jilted in the worst possible way.....at the alter. She's devasted but after bumping into a male friend she once knew as a teenager and the persuasion to go on the honeymoon that was booked for her and her new husband, she takes her old friend. It's a journey to the other side of the world of self discovery.
She learns that she has indeed had a lucky escape and that her husband to be wasn't right for her. The main characters are likeable but Annie needed to find a back bone when it comes to her mother!
The book is slightly predictable but funny in places and there is some good sexual tension. It's an easy and pleasant read and provided a form of escape without having to think too much. Easy to put down and pick up again. Good holiday read down by the pool or on the beach. Sweet romcom.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review. Schelded to released 10th June 2021
Also [osted to Goodreads.
She learns that she has indeed had a lucky escape and that her husband to be wasn't right for her. The main characters are likeable but Annie needed to find a back bone when it comes to her mother!
The book is slightly predictable but funny in places and there is some good sexual tension. It's an easy and pleasant read and provided a form of escape without having to think too much. Easy to put down and pick up again. Good holiday read down by the pool or on the beach. Sweet romcom.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review. Schelded to released 10th June 2021
Also [osted to Goodreads.