This book follows Cleo, a 25-year-old who feels stuck in her small coastal town life, still living with her parents and working at a fish and chip shop. When she reconnects with an old high school friend, Cleo is inspired to change and creates a "To-Do List" to become a more responsible and independent adult.Though initially immature and frustrated with her situation, Cleo's journey of self-improvement and growth makes her increasingly likable. The story is filled with humor, charm, and relatable moments of personal development. This fast-paced rom-com, with its short chapters and engaging style, is perfect for fans of chick lit and contemporary romance, offering a delightful mix of laughs and heartfelt moments.

This was a pleasant quick read novel. I found the story numerous but also thought provoking. It leaves you thinking about the story. I recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Grown-Up To Do List was my first foray into the world of Jennifer Joyce and it certainly won’t be my last.

This was a cute chic lit read. It was somewhat predictable in the way a Hallmark channel movie is. If you like a light, easy read - then definitely check this out!

Oh my goodness gracious this little jewel of a book has my heart smiling!

We follow Cleo as she bullet journals her way to “growing up”, even though it’s quite a few years past due, and it’s just adorable. She feels left behind by her mates that she grew up with who all seemed to have grown up from the day they parted ways after school. She runs into her decade-long crush and feels it’s time to grow up before he returns to town in three months.

The characters are so so lovable and I was able to relate to Cleo in the very end. She may just find out that all along, she had them all bested in the journey of “growing up” and learning not to base your successes on what others are doing.

A feel good, fiction book for all ages. And now I want to learn to crochet. Like actually.

First of all, I would like to thank NetGalley for this free ARC. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to find this book. I would also like to thank the publisher of the book, Canelo, for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. And last, I would like to thank the author of this beautiful book, which is Jennifer Joyce, for writing this creative book. Thank you for sharing this book for an honest review. Thank you so much, all of you.

I found this arc on Netgalley, which is nice because I know the author of the book. I want to give it a try and read this one. It turns out well at first. I thought it was slow-paced, and then I tried to read another chapter again.

I think I like Cleo's personality because she is a funny or likable person. She works in the fish and chip shop at Clifton at sea, and one day, a stranger came into her grandmother's house. She thought it was a murderer, but her grandmother's assured her that it was a close friend of hers. I like the writing of the book, and it has been good so far. It was a kind of chick lit type of book, and it was totally a rom-com. I laughed a little bit at some of the chapters, and it was a fast-paced book. It also has short chapters, which I even liked to read more of. Overall, this book is good and nice, so I will give it 4 stars!

This is a fun, entertaining read. The more time I spent with Cleo the more I liked her and related to her. Her character development is fun to follow and see happen through out the course of the story. I enjoyed how she came to accept herself and her life. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Grown Up To-Do List was a pleasant, quick read.

When Cleo meets an old high school mate, she realizes how all her friends have matured chasing their dreams, while she is stuck in her teen life, still living with her parents in her little coastal town, and working at the fish & chips. So she decides to change her life, becoming a responsible and independent adult. She has only a few months to show her new self to her friend, so she starts a To Do List.

I have yet to decide if I liked or didn't like Cleo. At the beginning definitely not, because she is so immature to complain about her failing life without committing to change. Then I became her cheerleader when she makes an effort to grow up, learning to not rely on others for all things and taking responsibility for her actions.

I've appreciated Jennifer Joyce writing. The story is humorous, but still thought provoking.

I highly recommend it.

I thought I would enjoy the book but this book wasn't for me, I had to flip through as the story felt flat to me at so many places. Yes there were some relatable moments and that was the only saving grace.

This book started off pretty strong and then quickly fell flat. I wanted to enjoy it so much more, however I feel there were repeated references to TV shows, the same pub, and same dreaded feelings.

I do also understand that there are some children who depend on parents for a lot! Especially at 25, however I think it was a bit unrealistic to not even know how to wash clothes.

Overall, a little too childish for me. I don’t think I was the intended target.

Twenty-five year old Cleo works at a fish and chip shop in the small town she grew up in and lives with her parents. Her life feels small compared to the lives her friends from school are living. When she bumps into an old crush, she lies to him to make her life seem more impressive. This triggers her to create a grown-up to do list in her attempt to 'adult', so she can impress him when he's next back in town.

This was an easy read, reinforcing that you do not need to do what everyone else is doing and what you think a successful life should look like could look very different in reality. It would have left more of an impact on me if it wasn't so predictable.

The grown up to do list - I loved it. The story follows relatable characters who you can’t help but want to be friends with. It follows the main character Cleo and how she wants to improve her life by changing everything she knows to fit in with old school friends, as you can imagine not everything goes to plan and it is a journey of learning to love yourself. And the life you have. The story is fun, uplifting and relatable 4 stars for me 🌟🌟🌟🌟

25 year old Cleo is feeling lost. Living with her parents in a Northwest seaside town, working at the chippy. She has no idea where her life is headed.

Wanting to be a more productive adult- Cleo decides to make a “Grown Up to Do List.” Navigating each item on the list and the challenges that come with becoming a full fledged adult, Cleo will come to terms with what it means to be a “Grown Up”

I enjoyed getting to know Cleo and appreciate the struggle it takes to grow up and move forward with your life. I felt that there were a lot of relatable experiences: from Cleo getting her drivers license, learning to show up on time for work, and learning to problem solve with the ups and downs life throws at you.

Throughout the novel, Cleo comes into her own and realizes the only grown up expectations are the ones you put on yourself.

This lighthearted read is definitely one to pick up if you’re in the mood for some life lessons and some giggles.

Lovely read .. Cleo feels she hasn’t moved on like her old school friends and after bumping into an old crush decides things need to change and embarks on her ‘grown up’ list. Learning to drive, moving on from her loved job in the local fish and chip shop, moving out from her parents amongst other things . Her close relationship with her gran sees her introduced to grans new lodger James and soon Cleo finds herself spending more time at grans and in time the changes she thinks she needs to make are not really the answer . A really enjoyable book lovely characters and a good reflection on doing things because you think that’s what’s expected !!

This was an incredibly relatable read because I had similar thoughts and situations in my early 20s. It was very engaging and overall a good read.

Not my usual genre but fancied something different.
This was not for me i'm afraid and i ended up skipping through.
I will stick to my usual but i am sure others will enjoy.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

Loved loved loved! This was definitely my favorite book by far I’ve read in quite a long time. Absolutely loved the premise and relatable content. I think so many of this generation can relate to feeling enough at times. I could relate to the caring of a sick family member and how that affects one’s plans. It was just such a sweet book

I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. Cleo and I might not live in the same country, have had the same experiences growing up, but I could relate to this story so much, it felt like it was my own.

There’s always this fear about growing up, seeing your friends achieving so much when you’ve achieved little. Especially when you’re 25.

Society has told us 25 is old. We’re supposed to have figured out the rest of our lives by 25. Permanent job, housing, marriage, kids and so much more.

And I’m not surprised. When society, the education system expects a 16yo to know what he/she/them are going to do with their lives.

I didn’t know then and I sure as hell don’t know much now. I just know today and I’m fine with that.

Anyway, I loved this book. It’s my first Jennifer Joyce book and it didn’t disappoint. My eyes were flying through the words and I finally learned the actual spelling of debilitating (still can’t spell it actually without autocorrect but it was nice to know the spelling)

[hidden because of spoilers].

This book would be out for sale on the 12th of September so

The Grown-Up To Do List was the last novel that I came across. I really enjoyed the story. It keep me engaged until the very end.