A review by leaumacy
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

5.0

Sophie Cousens' THE GOOD PART is a delightful and poignant journey that speaks directly to the whimsy and heartache of life's unpredictable path. At its core, this novel is a charming blend of humor, emotion, and time travel/leaping. Lucy Young, a 26-year-old caught in the doldrums of life, embodies the restlessness and yearning we've all felt at some point. Overworked and underappreciated in her job at a TV station, living in a less-than-ideal flat, and navigating the world of dating with diminishing hope, Lucy's life is a tapestry of relatable struggles. The story finds its magic when Lucy, in a moment of desperation, encounters a Wishing Machine, propelling her sixteen years into a future filled with success, love, and... absolutely no idea what's happening. Humor abounds, but the Cousens' novel also doesn't shy away from life's sadder moments. It's a story that encourages living life one day at a time, embracing the joys and sorrows of every stage. In their own ways, every stage of life is THE GOOD PART.

If you enjoyed Jennifer Garner's film 13 GOING ON 30 or Sophien Kinsella's 2008 book Remember Me? pick this one up STAT! :)