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A review by dancingandtwirling
Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg
3.0
I found this book to be quite enjoyable, despite only giving it a three-star rating. The story revolves around Maggie, a 35-year-old woman whose life hasn't turned out as she had hoped. Her music career hasn't taken off, she's single and childless, and she has just received the devastating news that her chances of getting pregnant are slim to none. However, she does have her best friend Summer and a pact she made with two men, Asher and Garrett, to get married if they were still single by the age of 35. On her birthday, both men reenter her life, and Maggie wonders if she will finally have everything she's always wanted.
This book explores themes of life, friendship, love, and the importance of making choices that align with one's own desires.
While I did enjoy the overall story, I did find the constant back-and-forth between different points in the past and present to be quite challenging. The frequent time jumps were distracting and made the unfolding of the story feel messy. I believe that a more focused approach would have improved the reading experience. Additionally, there were certain elements that could have been omitted, such as a third act conflict that felt unnecessary. The inclusion of this conflict resulted in a rushed ending, which was disappointing considering the central plot of Maggie choosing between Asher and Garrett. I would have liked to see more time dedicated to exploring the dynamics of the final couple's relationship.
Overall, if you don't mind the frequent time jumps and enjoy a story with multiple layers, I would recommend giving this book a try. However, be prepared for a somewhat disjointed narrative and a rushed conclusion.
This book explores themes of life, friendship, love, and the importance of making choices that align with one's own desires.
While I did enjoy the overall story, I did find the constant back-and-forth between different points in the past and present to be quite challenging. The frequent time jumps were distracting and made the unfolding of the story feel messy. I believe that a more focused approach would have improved the reading experience. Additionally, there were certain elements that could have been omitted, such as a third act conflict that felt unnecessary. The inclusion of this conflict resulted in a rushed ending, which was disappointing considering the central plot of Maggie choosing between Asher and Garrett. I would have liked to see more time dedicated to exploring the dynamics of the final couple's relationship.
Overall, if you don't mind the frequent time jumps and enjoy a story with multiple layers, I would recommend giving this book a try. However, be prepared for a somewhat disjointed narrative and a rushed conclusion.