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Thank You, Next by Sophie Ranald
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The book follows Zoe (who is an Aquarius) as she dates every star sign, starting with the least compatible, to find The One. This dating strategy makes for a fun and entertaining plot. This book is so incredibly relatable, full of hilarious one-liners and peppered with cliff hangers. The plot, language, dialogue and all the characters were very realistic, which I really liked. Modern issues like feminism, climate change and domestic abuse were discussed in a serious light. I also loved that the main location used throughout the book is the Ginger Cat pub, and the main motifs are the star signs and Dungeons & Dragons, it’s a really unique concept and I loved it!
However, I do have a couple of small issues with the book. Although I loved the unique concept, the book was a slow burner and was a bit long-winded. It wasn’t until a third in that it started picking up speed and I was constantly picking it up. I would have also loved a longer ending and felt it ended very abruptly. Considering the rest of the book had been written so thoroughly to create a lovely picture and the ending concept was so perfect, I was disappointed that the ending was rushed and just stopped. I was also disappointed that when the plot reached when Zoe had her date with the ‘spy’, the disappointment and defeatist attitude Zoe had wasn’t as intense. I believe so much more could have been done for that section. Although Zoe ended up with the guy I was rooting for, I wish there had been more dialogue between Zoe and this man throughout the book, because they only had a couple of conversations. It would have been nice to have learned more about this man throughout the book too than just at the ending. Their relationship felt very rushed at the end.
Overall, this book is a pleasure to read, it is witty, refreshing and cute. It was lovely reading about badass, empowering, strong women. It follows the minefield of online dating, disappointment, dick pics and finding love in yourself. I can’t wait to read more of Sophie Ranald’s books.
However, I do have a couple of small issues with the book. Although I loved the unique concept, the book was a slow burner and was a bit long-winded. It wasn’t until a third in that it started picking up speed and I was constantly picking it up. I would have also loved a longer ending and felt it ended very abruptly. Considering the rest of the book had been written so thoroughly to create a lovely picture and the ending concept was so perfect, I was disappointed that the ending was rushed and just stopped. I was also disappointed that when the plot reached when Zoe had her date with the ‘spy’, the disappointment and defeatist attitude Zoe had wasn’t as intense. I believe so much more could have been done for that section. Although Zoe ended up with the guy I was rooting for, I wish there had been more dialogue between Zoe and this man throughout the book, because they only had a couple of conversations. It would have been nice to have learned more about this man throughout the book too than just at the ending. Their relationship felt very rushed at the end.
Overall, this book is a pleasure to read, it is witty, refreshing and cute. It was lovely reading about badass, empowering, strong women. It follows the minefield of online dating, disappointment, dick pics and finding love in yourself. I can’t wait to read more of Sophie Ranald’s books.