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This was just what needed! I needed something sweet and funny, I needed to really root for a character and giggle at some of the stuff she does. I needed a little bit of romance. And I got all of that and much much more. Romped through it in one sitting, and it was like a giant squiggly chocolate filled hug. Loved it!!
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This is a light and entertaining quick read by Giovanna Fletcher. Lizzie and Ian have been a couple for 10 years since university, and through the years Lizzie has obsessed about when Ian will propose. She has almost given up that he ever will, only to find on a holiday to Dubai, that he finally bring out the ring. However, to her horror, there is heartbreak when he comes out with the fact that he is just not able to propose and that he no longer wants to be with her. A shell shocked Lizzie returns from her nightmare holiday and moves in with her parents. She finds herself taking stock of her life as she wonders who she is without Ian. She embarks on a quest to trawl through her past history, noting all the things she could not do as a couple, how much Ian influenced her sense of who she was, and come to evolve a new sense of identity. There is a great cast of characters including her mother and husband, her father, her sister, Michelle with her competitive rivalries, and her friend, Connie. I like the fact that this does not turn into a search for a new man, but is instead a fun and humorous look at how there is life after a long term relationship breakdown amidst a background of music from the 1980s and 1990s. An enjoyable read. Many thanks to Penguin Michael Joseph for an ARC.
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I liked the premise of this book as all Lizzy’s hopes came crashing down. Some good humorous touches and believable characters. The pace slowed in the middle but a possible sequel has been set up nicely.
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of the book.
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I loved this brilliant story. It was different to normal as in when the girl gets dumped, she finds love straight away. Lizzy and Ian have been together for 10 years, they are on holiday in Dubai when Ian produces an engagement ring, only to take it back. Lizzy is devastated and moves back home to her mother. She plans to get to know herself again, as a single woman, and we join her on her fantastic journey! Read on!
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If you follow me on social media you will have seen my thoughts on this book already – I loved it! Chick-Lit is not my go to genre, but I do enjoy the occasional one as a light, fluffy, easy read. This however, was not run of the mill, everything land’s in the main characters lap and she lives happily ever after. This book showed a real journey for the main character. After leaving a long term partner, who you believed you would spend your life with, you have a lot of work to do. You have to re-find yourself, possibly move house, find things to fill your time again, get used to being alone. This book shows that journey for Lizzy and it was like a breath of fresh air for this style of book. As a woman who has gone through this I was relieved to see something that represented the true struggles after a break up and thoroughly enjoyed reading about Lizzy’s journey. I will definitely be checking out some of Giovanna Fletcher’s other books after reading this one.
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Some Kind of Wonderful is about Lizzy. All Lizzy has ever wanted is for her boyfriend of 10 years, Ian, to propose. Every holiday or special occasion, Lizzy thinks is the time Ian will propose. Now they're on holiday in Dubai. Ian has everything planned for his proposal. He even has the ring out. But then he changes his mind and breaks up with Lizzy instead. The rest of the novel is Lizzy trying to find who she is without Ian and what she actually wants out of her life.
I really, really wanted to love this. But I just didn't. I spent 70% of this just wanting to punch Lizzy in the face. I just found her so annoying. Maybe that's because personally I don't want to get married and so therefore can't see why she's so obsessed about it and how her life is a complete failure because Ian has proposed yet. The ending is better.. but completely predictable in the way chick lit is.
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Lizzy is blindsided when she is dumped on holiday after believing she would be becoming engaged. Following the break up, Lizzy attempts to find who she really is in an enjoyable easy read. The book uses many cliches and is quite predictable but nonetheless is still an entertaining novel.
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Another brilliant book by Mrs Fletcher. I love her easy writing style and there's always a charm and a warmth with her books. The story just flows beautifully and it's so easy to get lost within the pages of her story. This is a real empowerment story and I loved the idea behind it. Izzy and Ian have been a couple for a long time and people just assume that marriage is the next logical step. This changes after a holiday which sees Izzy being left broken hearted and single but this isn't the end of the story- it's the start! Brilliant read full of humor and strength. I really enjoyed escaping with this little gem.
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Perhaps I'm the wrong demographic for this book but I felt sad reading this that there is still a market for the 'you don't need a man to be complete' type of book, particularly when you know the heroine will probably find another man by the end anyway. There are plus points in this book though - many of the observations about relationships, new motherhood and family life were honest, refreshing and funny. The characters were interesting to get to know and Connie probably deserves her own book. This was the first I'd read by this author and it hasn't put me off reading another but it was all a bit too safe and predictable for me.
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As as usual, Giovanna has written a gorgeous story! The characters come to life and the dialogue is so easy to follow! Perfection!
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I really enjoyed this book, all about how to find yourself after life doesn't quite work out relationship wise. When we are in a long-term relationship sometimes we forget our own identity and become a couple. I wonder how most of us would live our lives if we became suddenly single again.
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I loved this book, I couldn't wait to curl up on the settee with a cuppa and my kindle. Although probably not everyone's type of story it certainly is mine. A charming tale of self-discovery and learning to find your place in the world this is a light-hearted novel that had me laughing in places and feeling very festive in others as I read it at the end of November. I would love to read a sequel to how Lizzy is getting on as I feel that this is just the beginning of her story.
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Another wonderful story from Gi. Wonderful writing and a story that will keep you reading to the end. Relatable and well fleshed out characters. Would recommend this to all!
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Normally love giovannas books but this felt like it was trying to move away from her style and i didn't like it much. Too many swear words for me.
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Journey of self discovery for the main character, as she tries to work out what version of herself she really is,
Whether its the person she was at 18 before she met Ian, at 28 after 10 years of being with Ian before being broken up with in a memorble way, or some other version of hersef,
Within the book we learn a lot about her family and best friend, and I loved seeing all the various characters.
I am a huge fan of Giovanna Fletcher and although not my favourite book by her, I still thought it was up to a top standard, which was well written, easy to follow, quick to read and highly enjoyable. I loved this story a lot.
Thank you to Netgalley and Michael Joseph for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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Some Kind Of Wonderful is my favourite book by Giovanna yet! There was not one aspect of this book, I did not love.
At the beginning of this book we meet Lizzy who has been with her boyfriend Ian for almost a decade and has not seen a glimpse of an engagement ring from him. Just when she thinks she's going to get engaged, she actually gets dumped!
I loved the way the book wasn't entirely focused on Lizzy finding a new boyfriend but on Lizzy actually finding herself. That being said the ending was very very hopeful.
My favourite character in this book most definitely had to be Michelle, she was just too funny. and her awesome gift giving!
This a wonderfully funny book and I would highly recommend you all put it on your tbr and give it a read! And when your finished (or before) go and beg Giovanna to write a sequel!
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This novel was very different from what I was used to when looking for books in this genre. I started off hooked but felt that the pace slowed after the first few chapters and I started to lose interest. However, this being said, I believe I would have really enjoyed this book if I had been in another time in my life - such as a break up. I’ll look to read more from Giovanna Fletcher.
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A very easy read, some lovely characters that are easy to get to know and love, a simple story that drags you in from the beginning, a really lovely read from a great author
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A brilliant book by Giovanna Fletcher, I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end it made me laugh out loud numerous times. The book tells the story of Lizzie who is dumped while on holiday in Dubai just as she thinks Ian is about to propose, back home she goes on a journey of self discovery trying to find herself and the girl she was when she was 18. A really fantastic book and I really hope they’re will be a follow up.
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What a joy to read. We meet main character Lizzy when she is eagerly anticipating (yet again) a proposal from her boyfriend of 10 years. Things don't quite go to plan and the book then becomes an exploration of Lizzy's life - her future choices, would her present be different if she'd made different decisions in the past? And was her relationship as good as she thought at the time? As bad as she thinks it must have been? Or just a natural progression in life. We meet likeable characters, with a story told in a natural, conversational style which I loved..The relationship between Lizzy and her sister Michelle is brilliant, so natural and a true reflection of many siblings. A great read.