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A review by littlebirdbooks
WAGs at the World Cup by Alison Kervin
3.0
Now, I love the WAG series and I’m disappointed in the fact that I think this was the last installment. Also, out of the three books I felt that this was the weaker one which is a shame as it’s a bit of a bad way to end such a brilliant series. Just because it was the weaker one doesn’t mean that it isn’t an enjoyable book. Far from it, it’s an easy going read with some humour (although not as much as the other two) and it still has some kind of drama.
At the beginning of the book we learn that Dean has got a spot working for England. As the “deputy assistant, second-in-command, to the assistant defence coach”. Which many people won’t find particularly exciting but to Tracie the position doesn’t matter to her. To her, her husband is part of the England Squad which means she will be closer to the “wonder WAGs” (Coleen, Alex, Abbey, Victoria, Cheryl). Now, for those who have read the past couple of installments would know that Tracie isn’t the one to be subtle or keep her mouth shut. So when the FA tell her not to tell anyone about Dean’s job… She just can’t help but tell everyone she knows. Not only this but, she just so happens to be doing a T.V Pilot shows for a channel she’s helping to set up.
Now she makes an absolute fool of herself and it manages to become a YouTube sensation. Due to this she is sent to South Africa ahead of the World Cup with her friend Mich, her daughter Paskia-Rose (who is now 16) and her assistant Shiraz. There she tries to keep a low profile like she is told to. That is, however before she is asked to do live T.V interviews and becomes involved in a charity to help the poor.
As it gets closer to the World Cup WAGs start to arrive which is when she meets Rosie. She is the girlfriend of one of the best players in the England team, Dio. Despite being a “WAG” she isn’t up to Tracie’s standards. Tracie instantly becomes friends with her and takes Rosie under her WAG wing. Much to Dio’s disappointment. Rosie goes on and on how she loves Dio but all is not what it seems. Which shows that girls shouldn’t be taken in by a lot of expensive presents!
As the days go on Dean keeps getting promoted until he is England’s coach. Tracie becomes more involved with the charity and there’s not as much drama as there have been in the past two novels or, like I mentioned, as much humour. This book is kind of set in the future and optimistically shows England winning the World Cup on penalties against Germany. We can all hope, eh? Haha.
Despite some of the problems with the… Well… Lack of story, it was a great read but it didn’t live up to the standards of the other two which was a shame as I was so excited to buy it! Oh well, it wasn’t the worst book I’ve ever read but it wasn’t the best.
At the beginning of the book we learn that Dean has got a spot working for England. As the “deputy assistant, second-in-command, to the assistant defence coach”. Which many people won’t find particularly exciting but to Tracie the position doesn’t matter to her. To her, her husband is part of the England Squad which means she will be closer to the “wonder WAGs” (Coleen, Alex, Abbey, Victoria, Cheryl). Now, for those who have read the past couple of installments would know that Tracie isn’t the one to be subtle or keep her mouth shut. So when the FA tell her not to tell anyone about Dean’s job… She just can’t help but tell everyone she knows. Not only this but, she just so happens to be doing a T.V Pilot shows for a channel she’s helping to set up.
Now she makes an absolute fool of herself and it manages to become a YouTube sensation. Due to this she is sent to South Africa ahead of the World Cup with her friend Mich, her daughter Paskia-Rose (who is now 16) and her assistant Shiraz. There she tries to keep a low profile like she is told to. That is, however before she is asked to do live T.V interviews and becomes involved in a charity to help the poor.
As it gets closer to the World Cup WAGs start to arrive which is when she meets Rosie. She is the girlfriend of one of the best players in the England team, Dio. Despite being a “WAG” she isn’t up to Tracie’s standards. Tracie instantly becomes friends with her and takes Rosie under her WAG wing. Much to Dio’s disappointment. Rosie goes on and on how she loves Dio but all is not what it seems. Which shows that girls shouldn’t be taken in by a lot of expensive presents!
As the days go on Dean keeps getting promoted until he is England’s coach. Tracie becomes more involved with the charity and there’s not as much drama as there have been in the past two novels or, like I mentioned, as much humour. This book is kind of set in the future and optimistically shows England winning the World Cup on penalties against Germany. We can all hope, eh? Haha.
Despite some of the problems with the… Well… Lack of story, it was a great read but it didn’t live up to the standards of the other two which was a shame as I was so excited to buy it! Oh well, it wasn’t the worst book I’ve ever read but it wasn’t the best.