What a lovely read Take a Chance on Me was! I was really in the mood for an easy and light read and this was just thFull review on www.novelgossip.com
What a lovely read Take a Chance on Me was! I was really in the mood for an easy and light read and this was just the right book for that. I felt like I was reading a story about people that I would actually want to be a part of my life and the ending of this book was rather bittersweet for me only because I didn’t want it to end.
Charlie is the main character and I just adore her. She has made a good life for herself after the devastating loss of her teenage daughter and then shortly after her divorce from her husband. The problem? She’s not fulfilled whatsoever and she longs for a contented and happy life. On New Year’s Eve her and her best friend, Mercedes decide to make a Carpe Diem list, much like a bucket list. In their inebriated state, they choose silly and outrageous things. Mercedes decides to change things up a bit and the two switch lists, which made for some silly fun.
All of the characters in this book are lovable and sweet in their own way. From Mercedes and her husband, to Charlie’s coworkers at both the hospital and the cafe, to her sweet elderly neighbor with a quirky and funny pet bird, Bert, I truly loved them all. Everything about this book is warm and heartfelt and there is a great message at play. It’s about living life to the fullest and taking risks even if you’re scared or fear looking foolish.
If Charlie were real I would head over to the UK and make her be my friend, hell I would make the entire cast become my friend because every single one of them was utterly charming and loads of fun. My only slight complaint was things were very predictable as far as major plot points, but I was still surprised by Charlie’s adventures. I didn’t even really care all that much about the predictability because I was having so much fun reading this, I swear I laughed out loud numerous times.
What a lovely read Take a Chance on Me was! I was really in the mood for an easy and light read and this was just the right book for that. I felt like I was reading a story about people that I would actually want to be a part of my life and the ending of this book was rather bittersweet for me only because I didn’t want it to end.
Charlie is the main character and I just adore her. She has made a good life for herself after the devastating loss of her teenage daughter and then shortly after her divorce from her husband. The problem? She’s not fulfilled whatsoever and she longs for a contented and happy life. On New Year’s Eve her and her best friend, Mercedes decide to make a Carpe Diem list, much like a bucket list. In their inebriated state, they choose silly and outrageous things. Mercedes decides to change things up a bit and the two switch lists, which made for some silly fun.
All of the characters in this book are lovable and sweet in their own way. From Mercedes and her husband, to Charlie’s coworkers at both the hospital and the cafe, to her sweet elderly neighbor with a quirky and funny pet bird, Bert, I truly loved them all. Everything about this book is warm and heartfelt and there is a great message at play. It’s about living life to the fullest and taking risks even if you’re scared or fear looking foolish.
If Charlie were real I would head over to the UK and make her be my friend, hell I would make the entire cast become my friend because every single one of them was utterly charming and loads of fun. My only slight complaint was things were very predictable as far as major plot points, but I was still surprised by Charlie’s adventures. I didn’t even really care all that much about the predictability because I was having so much fun reading this, I swear I laughed out loud numerous times....more
This was an odd and unique little read, definitely not my go to style but when I read the synopsis I was intrigued. The narrator is only referred3.5/5
This was an odd and unique little read, definitely not my go to style but when I read the synopsis I was intrigued. The narrator is only referred to as the Stranger and that did make me feel removed from him a bit. There was a quiet intensity to this story, strange unsettling quality where you never quite knew what would happen next. It did have a lot to say about loneliness and acceptance that resonated with me. The end was a little abrupt which was not my fave but overall an interesting read. I did a combo of print and audio and found Julian Cihi to fit the voice of The Stranger exactly as I imagined he would sound. ...more
I don’t normally jump into a series this late but I’ve been wanting to try the author so I gave it a go and it was totally fine. I will be going back I don’t normally jump into a series this late but I’ve been wanting to try the author so I gave it a go and it was totally fine. I will be going back to the earlier books though because I really liked this one! The way Jolie & Vaughn met cracked me up and I was instantly invested in their story. This was sexy, sweet and funny and Andi Arndt will always be one of my faves. Christian Fox was an excellent grumpy rich guy too ...more
The author has done it again, I know that every time I start one of her books I’m going to get a five star read but somehow I’m always a little surpriThe author has done it again, I know that every time I start one of her books I’m going to get a five star read but somehow I’m always a little surprised when it happens?! Haha I don’t even know but you guys, this was SO good! I wasn’t sure how weird it would be to have Callie & Lewis all grown up but I shouldn’t have worried for a second because the author did an amazing job with their story. The time spent in flashbacks from when they were dating as teenagers was adorable and showed just how much history these two have, it made the stakes that much higher as adults and I was so invested in their HEA. Their lifelong relationship made their connection so intense and special and that translated to their passion so freaking well. Seeing their families together so much in this one was adorable and then the author always manages to add some crazy action and tension to up the stakes even higher making this yet another super well rounded installment to one of my very favorite series! ...more
I am hit or miss with this author, I think I’ve rated her books from two starts all the way to five and this one was slightly better than middle of thI am hit or miss with this author, I think I’ve rated her books from two starts all the way to five and this one was slightly better than middle of the road for me. It was really fast paced and on the shorter side so it was a quick one and it also had short chapters which always propels things for me. The mystery was decent if not earth shattering and I enjoyed all the various viewpoints you get until you find out whodunnit. ...more
I love a dual timeline story, this one follows Laura in the present day and Ava in the past and it’s quickly apparent the two women have quite a bit iI love a dual timeline story, this one follows Laura in the present day and Ava in the past and it’s quickly apparent the two women have quite a bit in common. I enjoyed both timelines equally and appreciated each women’s struggles and issues and the way the author wrote both characters. At times it’s sad but overall it’s heartwarming and entertaining with plenty of heart and an engaging story....more
This was such a good book, I absolutely adored it. It was different than I expected it to be but in a good way. It’s very character driven with compleThis was such a good book, I absolutely adored it. It was different than I expected it to be but in a good way. It’s very character driven with complex relationships and so much heart. Many of the issues are deep but there’s a balance of hope and light too. Helen Laser was a phenomenal narrators and captured Phoebe’s voice perfectly...more
This is way less thriller than I expected it to be, it does have a mystery but it’s more family saga than anything else so heads up there. I even founThis is way less thriller than I expected it to be, it does have a mystery but it’s more family saga than anything else so heads up there. I even found the mystery aspect to be a little lacking for me in the end, but where this worked well for me was in the characters themselves. The exploration of the Kenney families complex dynamics was interesting to me and the addition of some pretty shocking secrets and lies helped to maintain my attention. If you’re in the mood for a character driven mystery try this!...more
This was cute and funny and charming and just a really easy and fun listen. It’s my first by the author and won’t be my last, I could see myself turniThis was cute and funny and charming and just a really easy and fun listen. It’s my first by the author and won’t be my last, I could see myself turning to her books when I want a comfort type of read. The audio narration was engaging and they delivered the authors witty banter in such a perfect way. ...more
This was such a juicy and fun thriller, really great for a summer type of read. Despite it being about murder it has that light and gossipy feel that This was such a juicy and fun thriller, really great for a summer type of read. Despite it being about murder it has that light and gossipy feel that I like in a summer read. You hear from three women in alternating POVs, Catherine, Maya and Leanne as they arrive at an annual clambake to be told it’s actually Peter’s wedding, surprise! Catherine is his old girlfriend, Maya is his current girlfriend and Leanne is coparenting her nephew with Peter. So plenty of drama for sure and then the wedding ends in murder and I think that’s all you need to know. While a couple parts were predictable I thought there were still some surprises in the end and for a whodunnit style read it was fun and entertaining....more
LL never misses for me, I swear every time I finish one of her books I’m ridiculously happy and giddy and this was no exception. The romance here is aLL never misses for me, I swear every time I finish one of her books I’m ridiculously happy and giddy and this was no exception. The romance here is a super slow burn, some angst and the authors signature witty banter. I’m not into astrology but this actually made me wanna dive into it a little more, the way it was woven into the story was delightful and interesting. Miranda and Archer’s romance was both swoony and sweet and this one is closed door but no worries, they still had fantastic chemistry. Next time you want a feel good, charming romance try this! ...more
This is one of those books where you really have to pay close attention because there is a lot going on and there are a ton of characters. I loved theThis is one of those books where you really have to pay close attention because there is a lot going on and there are a ton of characters. I loved the atmosphere here, it was claustrophobic and chilling and the locked room style mystery really worked for me. Most of the characters are downright awful and this one goes very dark in terms of subject matter and I love the way the author showcases this type of thing. I don’t know if I would say this is a slow burn exactly but it definitely is more of a steady paced read with more action as you get close to the end. There are also some supernatural elements at play here and when that’s well done in a thriller it freaks me out and I was definitely creeped out here. There were some really well executed twists too, if you want a different type of mystery this is a great choice! ...more
This one had a lot of potential for me in the beginning, I was fairly invested in finding out exactly what had happened in the long ago summer but unfThis one had a lot of potential for me in the beginning, I was fairly invested in finding out exactly what had happened in the long ago summer but unfortunately the end ruined it for me. The author always does a really good job at exploring the psychological side of things in her books, (I’ve read most of them) and her background gives her an edge into the way people behave that always fascinates me. So there was still that strength here and she explores grooming, the effects of peer pressure and many more dark issues here with a keen insight. Where she lost me was the constant need to suspense disbelief and then the ending felt rushed and abrupt with so many questions left hanging. Having so many unresolved issues kept me from rating this higher but I’m sure I’ll read the author again in the future because many of her books have been great for me. ...more
If you like reality tv dating shows this had a really fun premise. This was unexpectedly really steamy and the characters chemistry was insane. Nikki If you like reality tv dating shows this had a really fun premise. This was unexpectedly really steamy and the characters chemistry was insane. Nikki Mossoud was a delightful narrator!...more
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