Gi has, without a doubt, done it again. I have been eagerly awaiting this book since the last one, and I think Gi is on top-form. This was such a heartwarming story with characters I really believed in. Natalia might be my favourite!! I found some of the cultural references a bit distracting, mostly because I follow Gi on social media, and so it felt quite pointed when she dropped in mention of CoppaFeel and body positivity post-baby and so on, but I tend to look on this as a greater insight into Gi's personality (rightly or wrongly). I loved every moment of this read and will wait patiently for the next one - please not so long a gap next time!

This is a book that has its heart in the right place and is a lovely comfort read when you are feeling a bit meh and need cheering up.

Lizzie is a great character. I didn't warm to her at the start of the book, because she was so fixated on getting a ring on her finger that she lacked any depth or redeeming features. However, as the book progressed and Lizzie dealt with the realisation that she was now on her own, she became a much more endearing person and I found myself cheering her on as she made some quite dramatic life changes that were all about herself.

I did find the book a little obvious in places though and it felt a little too self conscious with the psychological insights. I also felt that these detracted from the cosy flow of the book.

Thank you to the publishers and net galley for the advanced copy in return for an honest review. I will add my review to Amazon when the book is published.

This is the first Giovanna Fletcher book I have read and I was ever the cynic on 'celebrity' writers however I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Some Kind of Wonderful hooks you in and makes you feel a part of the story. It is well written and has a great balance of emotion throughout.

I had a hard job putting this book done as I continually needed to know what was going on!

3*

I haven't read any of this author's books before but have heard good things about her. After books about gangsters and serial killers I was particularly looking forward to something a bit lighter.

After 10 years with her boyfriend Lizzy is unexpectedly on her own. She realises she no longer knows who she is so sets out to become the person she wants to be.

I read this book on and off in one day. It didn't have my attention so much that I couldn't put it down but I did enjoy picking it up and reading more. There were a couple of bits that I didn't think went with the storyline (Christmas present from her sister, really?!) but on the whole it was enjoyable. The extra 1/2 star is for the ending.

ARC copy received for honest review.

Some Kind of Wonderful, Giovanna Fletcher

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: Women's fiction, Romance

I loved Billy and me, simply adored it. Sharp dialogue, great characters and a drama filled, wonderful romance. That was my first GF read, and then I read Your the one that I want - and really didn't like it. Still, that could just have been a bad choice for me so when I saw this I wanted to see if it recaptured for me the wonderful feeling of Billy and me. Sadly it didn't :-( 

I found this story dragged, after the initial break-up. 10 years, I could understand the pressure from friends and family, but it seems to have got to the point where Lizzy is focussed on a wedding more than their life together. When they break up, she feels she's lost; lost Ian, lost those ten years and mostly, lost the person she might have been if they hadn't been together. 
I did feel for her, it was awful the way it happened and anyone would react as she does, look at themselves , the time where they could have become a different person. but that's how life is, its a series of paths and we chose the route.

Looking back, reminiscing, making her resolutions for the future - all those parts I liked but....I was wanting a romance book, and though we met someone who could fit that partway through the book, they don't even get as far as exchanging phone numbers until the very end of the story. That's not what I need in a romance read, I expect an actual romance, not just the possibility of one in the future.
Though I enjoyed Lizzy's memories, seeing her come to resolutions about various issues I wanted a romance read and TBH for me this failed at that.
Billed just as Women's Fiction I'd have had different expectations, and rated accordingly but it isn't and I felt let down by the lack. 

Stars: 2.5. I wanted romance, I got a fun story about growing up, finding yourself, looking forward in life not back, but it wasn't what I was expecting.

ARC supplied for review purposes by Netgalley and Publishers

I was a little bit disappointed with the content of this book as I was hoping it would be all about travel and adventure as Lizzie tried to rediscover herself. The only adventure that was detailed in it was joining a local choir. There was a lot of detail of the breakup and the aftermath which wasn't really what I was hoping for.. Although I am sure that many other people will love it especially if they like soaps and the details of family relationships and their complexities. Good luck with it I am sure it will be warmly welcomed by many people as it is very well written, but just not my cup of tea. Many thanks.

Some kind of wonderful, Giovanna' best novel yet. Loved it. The book follows Lizzy a 20 something who's life wasn't quite going as she planned. The books characters are easy to get relate to, get to know, fun and her sister makes me laugh out loud. A lovely story that has a few twists and turns and wasn't predictable. I love the fact that Billy gets a mention too. Would definitely recommend.

I’m giving a three star review since it is pretty much impossible to review the book based solely on it’s blurb.
The story seems incredibly interesting though, looking forward to reading it.

I am looking forward to this book but was a bit disappointed this sampler was a blurb rather than opening chapter - can't wait to read the actual book!

It is nigh on impossible to give a star rating to a book on this basis.

Absolutely gutted to download this all excited and discover zero content to read or review. Hopefully I can read it when it is published and love it then :-)