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mbkarapcik's review against another edition
4.0
Contrived in places like the ending but an entertaining story and gave me a perspective on rescue dog organizations. Started out a little more unique than other stories I've read. I love how she described each dog like the celebrity and/or famous person he/she resembled. Also, the main character's issues were described well. Some parts of the book were resolved a little too quickly and neatly, but I liked it. Makes me want to adopt a dog! I'd definitely recommend it, though.
ilaurin's review against another edition
5.0
Heroine is a pet bereavement specialist with issues of her own accepting the death of her dog. It is a sweet story with a side love story. Short and sweet and happy ending all around for human and pouches.
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
4.0
This is pure fluff. A light, enjoyable read that requires no thinking. It’s predictable but the dogs are excellent and the characters likeable.
There is a sweet Basset/Retriever cross in this story and I wholeheartedly recommend looking the breed up - they’re supremely cute!
There is a sweet Basset/Retriever cross in this story and I wholeheartedly recommend looking the breed up - they’re supremely cute!
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
First, if you are a dog lover, you should read this, but you may not want to read this in a public setting!
Maggie Brennan starts as a character who has made a dramatic move to San Francisco to start her life with a new beginning - new job and new home. Quickly into the book, Maggie becomes a less than reliable character and her story takes a turn, but I willingly followed her on the journey.
Maggie is a therapist with her own set of issues and it was interesting to see one of her patients quietly turn the tables on her and they end up healing each other. At moments I could predict what was coming next, but I didn't mind know where it was probably headed.
This is a shorter book, so I would recommend curling up with it one afternoon and take it all in one (ish) setting. It isn't the "deepest" book, but the story and the "lesson" make the book worth reading.
Maggie Brennan starts as a character who has made a dramatic move to San Francisco to start her life with a new beginning - new job and new home. Quickly into the book, Maggie becomes a less than reliable character and her story takes a turn, but I willingly followed her on the journey.
Maggie is a therapist with her own set of issues and it was interesting to see one of her patients quietly turn the tables on her and they end up healing each other. At moments I could predict what was coming next, but I didn't mind know where it was probably headed.
This is a shorter book, so I would recommend curling up with it one afternoon and take it all in one (ish) setting. It isn't the "deepest" book, but the story and the "lesson" make the book worth reading.
hazelreads1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
100pagesaday's review against another edition
4.0
Maggie Brennan is beginning again in San Francisco. She has opened a new business as a pet bereavement counselor and gained several clients; but 100 days after the death of her dog Toby, she has yet to set foot past the gate of her apartment's yard. Toby had been Maggie's rock for the past 13 years, now Maggie finds herself in need when panic attacks arise at the mere thought of leaving her home. Knowing that her mother has agoraphobia and has not left her home in years, Maggie decides to combat her fears when a young woman comes to her office at her brother, Henry's request. Anya visits Maggie only to get her brother Henry off her back. Anya's dog Billy has gone missing, Anya believes he has been stolen, but her family wants Anya to grieve Billy's loss and move on with her life. Maggie feels for Anya and offers her services as a friend instead of a therapist to help her look for Billy, only Maggie will have to leave her apartment first.
This was a super-cute story that hit some hard issues, but still was a fun, fast-paced read. Obviously, for any dog-lover or for anyone who has suffered the loss of their pet, this story will hit home. When Maggie's character speaks to grieving patients, she might as well have been speaking to me at the time of my pets loss. Though it seemed a little cliche to have a therapist with problems of her own, Maggie's character was well thought out and she grew on me as she fought with her own demons as she helped Anya with hers. The connections that both Maggie and Anya had with their dogs felt real and honest and reminded me of my own relationships with dogs. I loved that Maggie thought that every dog looked like a celebrity and gave the dog that celebrity's name, it really helped me to visualize the dogs. I also loved the dog characters that were in the story. Giselle and Seymour felt like dogs that I know.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
This was a super-cute story that hit some hard issues, but still was a fun, fast-paced read. Obviously, for any dog-lover or for anyone who has suffered the loss of their pet, this story will hit home. When Maggie's character speaks to grieving patients, she might as well have been speaking to me at the time of my pets loss. Though it seemed a little cliche to have a therapist with problems of her own, Maggie's character was well thought out and she grew on me as she fought with her own demons as she helped Anya with hers. The connections that both Maggie and Anya had with their dogs felt real and honest and reminded me of my own relationships with dogs. I loved that Maggie thought that every dog looked like a celebrity and gave the dog that celebrity's name, it really helped me to visualize the dogs. I also loved the dog characters that were in the story. Giselle and Seymour felt like dogs that I know.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
willowthewildandco's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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
3.5
kerrywyler's review against another edition
2.0
I was waiting for the books I ordered online to arrive. I grabbed something just to tide me over and figured it couldn't be that bad if it was about dogs.
This book was eminently forgettable. Pretty unoriginal, and roll-your-eyes predictable in a good-guy-meets-fragile-woman-grieving-and-they-lived-happily-ever-after kind of way. Unless you want something to read in a couple of hours on the beach, I really wouldn't bother.
This book was eminently forgettable. Pretty unoriginal, and roll-your-eyes predictable in a good-guy-meets-fragile-woman-grieving-and-they-lived-happily-ever-after kind of way. Unless you want something to read in a couple of hours on the beach, I really wouldn't bother.