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A review by portybelle
The Setup by Lizzy Dent
4.0
I really enjoyed following Mara’s story and was amused by her unshakeable belief in her horoscope. I used to read mine too (I’m a Pisces) but considered it more a bit of fun, happy to believe it if it was something I liked. Despite her belief in fate, she wasn’t averse to giving fate a bit of a helping hand – more like a shove in what she thought was the right direction!
Convinced she has met the man of her dreams, she contrives a way for ‘fate; to bring them together again and begins Operation Mara, to fix the many things she feel are wrong with her life. In the process, she really improves things not just for herself but for others around her.
I liked the focus on community in the book with many people coming together to try to save the town’s lido. The shift in friendship between Mara and Charlie, as Charlie began a family was interesting to read about and something I think many people will identify with.
The Setup is an enjoyable rom-com which will certainly have you wondering which path Mara will follow and just whether she will – or should – open that door!
Convinced she has met the man of her dreams, she contrives a way for ‘fate; to bring them together again and begins Operation Mara, to fix the many things she feel are wrong with her life. In the process, she really improves things not just for herself but for others around her.
I liked the focus on community in the book with many people coming together to try to save the town’s lido. The shift in friendship between Mara and Charlie, as Charlie began a family was interesting to read about and something I think many people will identify with.
The Setup is an enjoyable rom-com which will certainly have you wondering which path Mara will follow and just whether she will – or should – open that door!