A review by myprettypages
Fling by Joseph Murray

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

This is a great Rom com which is fuelled by dramatic irony and miscommunication throughout, I loved the journey it went on and the use of fate and destiny. I really liked the concept that Murray used for the base of this novel, a marriage on the brink of collapse who fall in love with each other all over again with the help of ‘Fling’ because “every flower deserves to bloom”. 

 

At the heart and soul of the two main characters, were relatable fears and the realities of getting older. This romance centred a couple in their late 30s who’s desire for each other had dried up with the stress of life situations and with that comes the journey to revive their spark and passion by showing the importance of being true to yourself and letting go of those inhibitions. 

 

Being introduced to the app, I really enjoyed how the author used the humour of the characters to contrast the mundane life routine and struggling relationship. It touched on serious topics whilst using humour to lighten the overall mood of the book without disregarding the struggles. The side characters were classic foils to their friends, such a contrast that was both humours and effective in empathising the character flaws to ensure character development, eventually helping Tara and Colin to get back on track. 

 

The anonymity of it was great for building up that tension of wondering when they were going to realise the truth. This was a long frustrating story in the best way, I felt so invested in the characters, waiting for them to finally notice each other. This would be great for all those rom com lovers looking for a something with fated lovers and enjoy miscommunication. This had all the elements of a rom com but the introduction of a possible affair and reading how both characters fall in love with each other without realising made the ending even more satisfying. 

 

Many thanks to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review