salreads 's review for:

The Baby Shower by S.E. Lynes

4.0

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I’ve introduced a new points system for my reads - right now it’s all about the distraction value. Top marks for any book that stops me thinking about the news headlines!
The Baby Shower gets top marks for distraction! The film I have watched most is Bridesmaids …it makes me laugh every time and I enjoy the whole dynamic between Annie, Lilian and Helen and to start with The Baby Shower had similar vibes. A close group of friends is threatened by a new arrival - she’s only been here five minutes but already she’s a bestie and she’s throwing the most extravagant baby shower for Sophie. Jane has had a terrible childhood, is married to the love of her life but they can’t conceive and now she’s watching her best friend succumb to the wiles of Lexie..is it only her best friend she will lose?
Oh my goodness, I have rarely hated a character so much ..Lexie got completely under my skin and she makes Helen look a total lightweight! From the start it’s absolutely clear she doesn’t like Jane - and I really did! - and she’s clearly plotting. I couldn’t believe the vacuousness of Sophie - why wasn’t she seeing behind the act!
I loved the relationship between Frankie and Jane - it was so down to earth and supportive and loving. They are navigating themselves through a world of baby showers and babies - a world that has been denied them…
I had to know what Sophie was up to, I had to know Jane and Frankie would be ok ..wouldn’t they? Highly recommend for total distraction!