I am at a stage in my life where I value books that put a smile on my face and this one certainly does that plenty. I have enjoyed this second instalment in Aisling tackling life just as much as the first book. There is a lot of warmth and Irish charm coming through the storytelling and Aisling is real and very endearing. You can't help but root for her and hope that only good things come her way.

Thank you to the editor and Netgalley for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest and impartial review.

Oh my goodness I just adored this book. It’s the second book in the series and it was such a fabulous read that had me laughing out loud at times. A massive five star read for me.

Aisling is my spirit animal! This book cracked me up and I can’t wait for another instalment. The writing is light and easy to read. Great for bedtime or at the pool.

Loved Aisling's characters and was really rooting for her to have a happy ending. She's a well written, realistic character and highly amusing at times.

This novel is a sequel documenting the misadventures of the quirky Aisling. Interesting characters and a humorous narrative make this an enjoyable read.

Wow, this is a brilliant five star book. It's the second in the series and is just as good as the first. We have humour, emotion and a great story.

This is a welcome return of Aisling and her friends and family. The last we saw she was back with John and mourning her much loved dad. Things aren't getting any easier for her as this opens with the loss of her job. She decides to return home to her mammy while weighing up her choices. So far so not exciting right? Well no it isn't exciting but it is really funny and very entertaining. Reading this in the sun I had my neighbour poking their head over to find out what it was I was giggling at - she's now reading the first Aisling book and is as addicted as me. God bless Aislings everywhere.

Word of warming don’t read this book on a crowded train so many laugh out loud moments. Very funny and a great pick me up feel good book

While I still delighted in the perfect way that Aisling is brought to life - with her thoughts about notions, and ridey lads, and her descriptions of taking a turn around IKEA - I felt that this second novel suffered a little bit from trying to find extra plot from the first. The first, when all is said and done, is the tried and tested plot from many a women's fiction novel, whereas this one had to branch out a little with some parts leaving me cold. And while I appreciated the message that women are strong and capable and able to look after themselves, I did think the message was passed along in a quite heavy-handed manner. I thought that Sharon and her ex-boyfriend could have been left out in favour of Carol's storyline standing on its own, since it was powerful and simple and very much something I could see happening in rural Ireland (the embarrassment and staying with someone because you feel you have to for so many years). Having Sharon's storyline as well only seemed to re-emphasise what was done well already.

But altogether sweet and funny and clever enough to while away a few hours. And I am certainly on board for reading more of Aisling's adventures in the future.

I loved the first book so much I was SO EXCITED to get approved for this title. Aisling never fails to disappoint - as hilarious and heartwarming as the first.

Different from my normal read but an enjoyable girlie novel think more suited to younger readers with a good mix of characters Aishling desides to start her own buisness after being made redundant and there's love laughter and tears along the way as friendships are tested but ultimately get stronger in this novel One for the girls I think

This book made laugh out loud more than once and it was an engaging and entertaining read.
I loved the cast of characters, the plot and the style of writing.
I look forward to reading other books by this authors.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Penguin UK - Michael Joseph and Netgalley for this ARC

A lighthearted read for a Sunday afternoon. Loved the location and humour. Not as good the original. Felt it was rushed to meet a deadline. and some of the plot a little too contrived. Still fun.

I was very hesitant about reading this book as I found the previous one a load of rubbish and initially for probably at least the first 50% of this one, I thought the same. But then it suddenly got better and I ended up enjoying reading the second part of the book. Not sure I would really recommend it though.

You can take the small-town girl out of the big city - but can you take the big city out of the girl?

Job. Flat. Boyfriend. Tick. Tick. Tick.

Aisling (seems) to be winning at life. But life has other ideas.

Fired. Homeless. Dumped. Tick. Tick. Tick.

When everything comes crashing down around her, moving back in with her mam seems like a disaster.

But might returning to her roots provide the answers Aisling's looking for?

This was a nice, feel good story that had some laughingly funny moments.
Aisling was a lot like most woman and I could really relate to her and her situation.
The Irish setting is quaint and really set the scene whilst Aisling’s friends and family were endearing and interesting as they went through their own upsets and life points.
The plot was easy to follow, the pace plodding along at a reasonable pace and the story on a whole was enjoyable.

A fantastic book that manages to maintain the humour of the first in the series whilst also developing the characters to make us love them even more.

Funny, moving and interesting, this is well worth picking up for fans of Marian Keyes.

We return to Aisling and her family and community.
Once again this is above your average story, with believable and engaging characters. At its heart is Aisling who deserves everything that she gets!

I read, reviewed and absolutely loved the first book in the series called ‘Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling’ and so when I heard that the two authors were due to release a sequel, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I finally did get a copy and oh my goodness me it blows the first book out of the water.
What can I say about Aisling? Whilst I was reading this book I thought that Aisling was very similar to Bridget Jones. Aisling is very funny, she means well but her efforts don’t always go to plan, she is fiercely loyal, she would help anybody who was stuck, she is helpful and she sounds like she would be a right hoot on a night out- particularly after a few drinks. I did feel for Aisling too because she is suddenly made redundant just a matter of days before Christmas and the rug is pulled out from under her. She isn’t quite sure what to do or where to go next. Her two housemates are getting married and so Aisling feels she has to move out so she goes from being an employed and confident young woman who house shares with her friends, to being homeless and jobless within a very short space of time. I also felt for Aisling in another way because she and her mother are facing their first Christmas without Aisling’s father who has sadly passed away. Now I could definitely empathise with her over this because we lost my Dad shortly before Christmas and that first Christmas without him was hell on earth. I couldn’t help but hope that things would work out for Aisling in the end and I was keeping everything crossed that they did.
As soon as I started to read, I felt as though I had been reunited with old friends in the shape of Aisling and her friends. It didn’t take me long at all to get into the book and I soon became addicted to reading it. For me ‘The Importance Of Being Aisling’ really is a ‘CPID’ (can’t put it down) book. It wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it came everywhere with me. I tried to find any excuse that I could to avoid having to be parted from the book, which didn’t go down well with my two Labradors, who wanted my undivided attention. If I did have to put the book down then I would count down the time until I could pick the book up again. I binge read this book over the space of a couple of days and read until well after my bed time, but I then decided that sleep is for wimps. I was so hooked on the story, the characters and the author’s writing style that I didn’t realise just how quickly the pages were turning and I was gutted to finish the book as quickly as I did. I was enjoying the book so much that I just wanted the book to continue.
For me ‘The Importance Of Being Aisling’ is extremely well written and blows the first book out of the water. The authors describe the different characters so well and so vividly that they seem to jump off the page as it were and I really did feel as though I knew them. I found myself going through a range of emotions whilst reading this book. On more than one occasion I found myself chuckling along at something I had read as I was imagining how it would pan out. There were certain moments that made me develop a lump in my throat. The vast majority of those moments were when Aisling was talking so movingly about her later father and how much she missed him. I knew exactly what she meant because as I have said above, we lost my Dad suddenly.
In short, I absolutely ADORED reading ‘The Importance Of Being Aisling’ and for me it’s the best of the two books. I would definitely recommend these two authors and their books to other readers. I can’t wait to read what both authors come up with next. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

Absolutely loved this, some laugh out loud minutes. The Irish Bridget Jones.
Would make a great film
Characters are so realistic, even sad situations have their comedic moments. Can't wait for the third one !

The importance of change and grow.

Aisling is made redundant by Pensionsplus just before Christmas.

Elaine, her flatmate marries Ruby on New Year’s Eve. This ends Chez SEA; Sadhbh, Elaine and Aisling sharing Elaine’s flat. Aisling decides to move home to Ballygobbard. She worries about her mother, Marian, since her father’s passing.

Her relationship with John, her long-time boyfriend just doesn’t have the same spark and after a serious argument, they decide to split up.

None of these setbacks although life-changing dents Aisling’s zest for life and it’s not long before she decides to open her own café, BallyGoBrunch.

I think I’m becoming addicted to Aisling, Ballygobbard, and all the crazy situations she and her friends manage to get themselves into. I especially love Aisling because she’s wearing crocs in the café. I love this quote from her, (referring to her friends who are shocked to see her wearing them) “Honestly if I could just get any of them to try on a pair they’d see the appeal. It’s like walking on clouds.” (Aisling, I share your passion!)

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, Oh My God What a Complete Aisling, but the authors have gone on to develop and grow each of the protagonists. This is a book that will amuse you, whether you’re young or old. It’s a story about the importance of friendships, new relationships, and new beginnings.

Imbali

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