What a lovely read. This genre is my favourite, so books really have to be good to get 5 stars from me in this genre, and this deserves them all.
I absolutely adored the characters, their backgrounds, and their foibles. George, in particular, had a real redemption that left me quite emotional.
I really liked the history of the Addison family, Queen Vic, George, Elizabeth, Margaret, and the corgis. It was such a quirky tale.
The setting of Little Martin was picturesque, and I loved the villagers, their parish council, and the am-dram society.
Both sisters needed to learn something about themselves, and seeing them come to their realisations was wonderful.
I was in tears several times, happy tears, I just got really emotional when Liz was in Brighton with Tom, when Joe came to the restaurant, and the ending were the standout moments of emotion for me.
I believe this is a debut piece of fiction from the author, and with that in mind I think she will become a force in this genre, because she writes very well for light romance and heartwarming family tales.
It's a lovely read that I would highly recommend.

Entertaining and cute. It's a sort of summary of Britishness as it can be seen by a foreigner. Very entertaining, likeable characters, good storytelling.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Good Things follows the story of Liz & Maggie (named after another set of well-known sisters). Like their namesakes, Liz and Maggie are complete opposites but very close having had a turbulent upbringing, with their Grandmother, Queen Vic, raising them.
When their wayward father George shows up with his faithful corgi Albert, things take a turn for the sisters again.
I found the whole royal family connection a bit twee personally, however, the sisters' characters were both very well thought out, and we do get a real insight into them and their lives. On the whole, it was an enjoyable read.

This was such a lovely read. Heartwarming, yet sad at times and exploring such a range of emotion through the families struggles to reconnect after what seems a turbulent past.

I absolutely loved Maggie and Liz. They reminded me so much of me and my sister - so different but still very much family regardless of their approach to life. And George turned out to be an underdog favourite for me at the end of the book.

I loved the small town village life, the cast of locals who you grow to be a part of, the scenery and the Manor House itself is a character of its own. It really is the most wonderful of settings to get lost in.

There’s hints of romance which I love, there’s downs as well as ups which is true to reality and overall I just loved getting absorbed into this family and their lives.

Such a surprisingly wonderful read that I’m sure I will go back and revisit again at a later date.

I thought "Good Things" was such a surprising read. It's not my go to Genre but It was heartwarming, cosy, and emotional.

We meet 2 sisters, Maggie and Liz, who are like chalk and cheese, so different from each other, live 2 completely different lives, but will always be there for each other no matter what! Being an only child, I wished I had a sibling like that growing up!

What Kate does so well as a writer is bring the characters to life, how we root for them, are disappointed for them, and even dislike some of them at times. Also, we are able to relate bits of the story to our everyday lives as well. This was a book that i read in one sitting as I didn't want to put it down. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!

I thought this was a great story! It focuses on Liz and Maggie as well as their eccentric father George! Their family relationship was definitely strained at the beginning but I really liked our characters so wanted them to all get on and resolve their issues.

I think the fact that Maggie & Liz were so different yet both had the same tense relationship with their dad George made for interesting reading and it was good to see the dynamics between them as pairs and also a trio as the book went on.

There was some very humorous moments in this that made me laugh out loud at times. I seemed to fly through the chapters and loved the characters and the descriptions of the area and the Manor House.

I really loved the ending and thought it was just perfect! I would love to read more from them.

A feel good , sparkling novel, set in the Cotswold.
Follows the story if sisters Liz & Maggie and their strained relationship with their father.
It explores complex family dynamics but you also get embroiled in the lives of their friends, neighbours and the villagers.
Pure escapism - hilarious and heartwarming
Thanks @macdougallkate @ bonnierbooksuk & @netgalley for the feel good read

I was immediately drawn to this book by its blurb and cover.

It was lovely getting to know the family, all different with their own quirks. I felt they were all relatable and some I liked more than others. I liked how the family had similar names to a certain family,

The author has a lovely writing style that draws you in completely. I liked the descriptions of the Manor, the village and its inhabitants.

A beautifully written, heartwarming story which was funny and sad. I look forward to reading more by this author.

3.5⭐️
This is a light, cosy read filled with family dynamics and drama.

It follows the story of sisters Liz, Maggie and their absentee father. Set in the Cotswold, we are also embroiled in the lives of other villagers.

There is a juxtaposition of the sisters and their grandmother and father. The plot is very convincing and the characters relatable but I found the three main characters immature and sometimes out of touch with reality.

The author explores complex dynamics between family members, neighbours, friends and lovers.

However, I felt there was still something missing. I did not connect with the characters, except perhaps Joe. Also, I felt the issue of Rhonda was not properly resolved.

If you love women fiction then you will enjoy this. I received a copy via NetGalley and the review is mine and voluntary.

Interesting family tale, after a death in family can everyone come together. Love the royal names connection and the lovely village setting. Thank you netgalley for the advance copy

This was a lovely story about a family, the differences that divide them, and the links that bring them together.

I loved that the main characters (and dogs) were named after members of the Royal family. "Queen Vic" sounded like an amazing grandmother, who more than made up for the lousy parents that Maggie and Liz had.
George was interesting to me. He obviously hadn't been very present in the girls' lives, and every time I started to like him, he did something to stop me.

I found it to be a nice 'cosy' easy read that conjured up the passing seasons as the story progressed through the year.

I'd love to revist Maggie and Liz in the future and see how things have worked out for them both.

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Good Things is set in a gorgeous village in the Cotswolds, England and is the story of two sisters, Maggie and Liz and the impact of their father, George’s return to the old family manor they have always called home. Both Maggie and Liz are completely different in how they live their lives, in personality and action which keeps the story engaging and fun. Memories of their childhood are relived, as they grew up with divorced parents, their father always onto the next woman and adventure while their beloved grandmother, Queen Victoria, gave them love and stability.
I loved the way the author described the manor, I could envision it in my mind and that of the village, Little Martin, full of nosy village folk, meetings and committees and everyone knowing all your business.
The sisters’ personal journeys as they look at their own lives now that George has returned makes for a cosy and engaging read! And a cute little corgi named Albert will make you smile!

Kate MacDougall tells us the story of two very different sisters who have dealt with the lack of parent figures in very different ways.

The sisters are like complete opposites but are always there for each other, even when their dad turned up after 2 years out of the blue.

They have to support each other through the drama their father George brings but it also wakes them both up to the problems in their owns lives.

I loved the village setting complete with the village nosiness. The characters of Liz and Maggie were built up really well and I really felt I got to know them.

A great little easy read, good for anyone.

Keenly Observed..
Keenly observed and deftly done drama centred around two very different sisters, both of whom have carved opposite paths in life, and their return to the family Manor following the overtly dramatic death of their grandmother (Queen Vic). As they gather, so begins the aftermath and all of the trouble that ensues. Is it possible for these two siblings to put differences aside and forge a new path? Readers will draw evident comparisons in this delightfully crafted tale tinged with wit and humour and with a cast of affable characters in a well imagined setting.