4/5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! My favorite parts were the storyline between Allie and Martin- almost like a father/ daughter duo helping each other and inspiring each other in their books. Martin falling in love with his wife again was simply precious. What a privilege for Allie to play a small role in that!

I loved Allie & Will together but I wish we could have seen more of their romance (dates, conversations) on the page. You get to see both characters become transparent and vulnerable with each other which was so lovely to see. I did see the twist coming but still loved it, regardless!

The ending was so sweet!

She's a romance author who's got writers block but finds herself being inspired by a bestselling crime novelist... and falling for his very gorgeous son. Allie Edwards is a rom com writer who has had writer's block and with an overdue manuscript... and feeling out of love, she's stuck... that is until she meets Martin Clark at a party and they both discover they're in the same predicament. While Allie writes rom coms, Martin writes crime novels... and they both decide to switch plots and tell each other's stories... yet Allie begins falling for the gorgeous event caterer who happens to be Martin's son... and while she's writing about him and his father... will he break up with her when he finds out the truth? This is a closed door contemporary romance that just feels so extremely boring. The story itself felt like it was lacking in romance, in character depth, and just in having an actual interesting plot. I came so close to dnf'ing it multiple times but dragged myself to the end to just see what would happen. The book felt so slow and the FMC wasn't likable at all.I unfortunately found myself clocking out while reading this and not caring at all what was happening. Sadly this one just didn't work for me.

Release Date: February 26, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Sadly I had to dnf at 12%

The premise of this book sounded so good but I was having such a hard time getting into it. I normally try to get to 25% before dnfing but I simply couldn’t do it any more.

My reasons for dnfing:
1) wasn’t vibing with the fmc
2) fmc quotes harry potter 🙄 (she’s an author and the best book she would quote was harry potter be so real)
3) a man who (I looked up to see) has a prominent role in the book said ‘Or am I not allowed to say things like that these days?’

At that it was time for me to put it down.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book didn’t quite live up to its promising premise for me. While I appreciated the easy, lighthearted read and the sweet moments sprinkled throughout, I found the plot predictable and wished for more depth in the character development. That said, I really enjoyed the fact that both main characters were authors, which added an interesting layer to the story. Although it wasn’t my favorite, I still encourage readers to give it a try—you may end up loving it!

2⭐️2.25🌶️

Contemporary Romance
Closed Door Romance
London Setting
Author FMC
Found Family

I really liked the little nuances of the meet-cute between the couple in this book. The backstory with the ex-boyfriend was a bit of a slog, like pulling teeth, but once that was out of the way and the real story took off, I was invested!

My favorite part of the story was the friendship between the FMC and the grumpy older writer—it almost felt more central than the romance itself.

The miscommunication was primarily the FMC avoiding adult responsibilities. The self-sabotage was evident throughout the entire story.

I can’t get over how long some of these paragraphs were. Then, in Chapter 24, the author set up a strange situation that ended abruptly, mid-conversation, creating an unnecessary miscommunication. The pacing and plotting could have used a bit more finesse.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed The Plot Twist! The idea of two writers swapping genres to break through their writer’s block was such a fun concept, and it played out in a really engaging way. Allie and Martin’s dynamic was a highlight for me—their friendship felt natural and heartwarming, with Martin becoming a true mentor figure. The romance with Will was sweet and had its swoony moments, though I wished for a little more depth in their connection. The book had a great balance of humor, heart, and just the right amount of spice. Some plot points were a bit predictable, but honestly, that didn’t take away from the charm. It’s a delightful read for anyone who loves stories about writing, self-discovery, and, of course, romance!

In my opinion the best relationship within this book is the friendship between Allie and Martin. I loved watching it blossom and grow despite how very different they are from each other. I loved the plot - though at times it did feel like there was an awful lot going on. But I think the primary focus on Allie and Martin coming together to develop their traded stories was very successful and such a fun premise. The relationship between Allie and Will and the "plot twist" there was fun but secondary. There were times within the book that I thought Allie came across as a little mean and immature. I didn't love that and it did impact my overall opinion of the book.
Still a solid 3.5 out of 5.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

In The Plot Twist we follow Allie who is struggling to get her next book written. The blinking cursor on the page is taunting her and due to some events including a fun encounter with a cute catering staff she agrees to swap plots with another author.

The plot sounded like a lot of fun and I wanted to try this genre as I normally don't read it. However, I think this genre might not be for me after all.
The characters talking and chatting with each other was done very nicely. I enjoyed the banter and the chats they had, felt very natural how a conversation would flow. However the moment the main character was on her own I noticed I personally missed some extra layers in the story. This is all a personal preference as I'd like to learn more about a certain setting, space they are in or more in depth about certain choices. Again this is probably because the genre is not for me. I guess my brain was expecting some more 'world building' so to speak while reading, and that is not this genre. Also, personally not a fan of the miscommunication trope and that was present in this book.

That said, I am happy I was able to read The Plot Twist and for this book to be my first step into this genre. I had some snorts and giggles happen out loud while reading and Allie is to some levels very relatable for some of us socially awkward folks. For those who do not want their books smutty or spicy: there were no smut scenes in here, only suggestions something had happened.

If you are looking for a fun and cute story with a small peek inside the publishing world with very amusing banter amongst the character then this book will be great for you!

It's a heartwarming, predictable, but sweet story. I liked the friendship between Martin and Allie and their banters, too, but with Will? The relationship between him and Allie was underwhelming. I wanted more, but it wasn't there.
The Found Family trope is cute; it's one of my favs, so I had to read this book. The pacing of the story was fine.. somethings felt rushed, but I managed them.

I hope we get to see Will and Allie's relationship going further in the next part.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into this story. I thought it would have been something a little different than what it was. I DNF at the 20% mark.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for providing me with an advance readers copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC!
This book was very mid to me; nothing too special. Overall, a fine romance.

This was a cute, quick read. I loved the idea of an older mentor. I enjoyed all of the characters. I look forward to reading more books from this author.

This was so incredibly charming and sweet! I love love love the premise, the characters were absolutely delightful and the story/lovestory was SWOONWORTHY!

DNF @ 55% Unfortunately, despite the very appealing pitch, I couldn't get into this book and ultimately decide to DNF. This book reads like a failed imitation of Emily Henry's Beach Read; it tries to be funny but ultimately fails. I spent a lot of time trying to get myself into the book but the authors writing wasn't my jam because, in my opinion, it was written as if she was writing an essay. It was dry and clunky, and when you consider that the main character made decision as if she was in middle school, this book was not a pleasant experience for me. Finally, for a romance novel, I hardly felt any chemistry between the female main character and her love interest who seemed to me like a cardboard cutout more than anything. Ultimately, nothing in this bool retained my attention enough for me to continue spending my time, but I hope other readers will find this book more entertaining than I do.

I always find it fun to read books about authors or the book world, but this book just didn’t do it for me. The main character was infuriating to me and the constant info dumps about her feelings and random stuff that didn’t have anything to do with the plot were making it feel like the book was dragging on.

The relationship also didnt make me feel anything and really lacked any chemistry in my opinion.

The whole thing with Martin and switching plots was cute but not enough to redeem the story for me. I also found Allie weirdly rude to him?? Which just make me feel a bit icky.

All in all, not my cup of tea.

Eleanor Goymer's The Plot Twist has all the makings of a fun, classic rom-com. The premise is charming, with a plot that promises witty banter, heartwarming moments, and, of course, the kind of romance that keeps you turning pages. However, I found myself struggling to fully engage with the story at times.

One of the biggest hurdles for me was the length of the chapters. Each one felt a bit too long, which made the pacing feel slower than I would’ve liked. I tend to enjoy more concise chapters in rom-coms, as they keep the energy flowing and the tension building. Unfortunately, with this one, the length sometimes took me out of the story.

That said, the plot itself is packed with all the right elements—unexpected encounters, endearing characters, and, yes, plenty of humor. If you’re a fan of the classic rom-com formula, this book delivers on that front, and there are definitely some sweet moments that fans of the genre will appreciate.

The characters have a lot of potential, but I found myself wishing for a bit more depth or development as the story progressed. While they were likeable, I didn't always feel as invested in their journey as I would have liked to be.

Overall, The Plot Twist is a cute, feel-good story that has all the right ingredients but might have benefitted from a faster pace and tighter editing. Fans of rom-coms will likely find it a pleasant read, but for me, it didn't fully hit the mark.

3.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. It was a messy, silly, fun story about two writers swapping plots.
However, I was also disappointed with some aspects. For example, the plot twist was predictable, and I felt that Will and Allie's relationship was, at first glance, more of a lust than a love affair.

Overall a fast, fun read.

I was really looking forward to this story, however couldn't get into the story or the characters. This one fell a bit flat for me.

A book about books? Sounds like a dream!

We meet an author who’s completely stuck—writer’s block has her frozen, unsure how to get back on track. Then she crosses paths with an older writer, once a bestselling sensation, though now… well, let’s just say I’m not sure he still has what it takes to win over readers. And they’re just two of the many fascinating characters that fill these pages.

I love stories where you can feel the passion, and this one delivers. The characters are deeply invested in what they do, brimming with emotion and drive. They’re bold, vivid, and utterly compelling—something I always appreciate. Their struggles are real, but they also bring warmth, humor, and a strong belief in both themselves and happy endings.

A beautiful tale about writing, but also about love in all its forms.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No Spice/🌶️

This was such a fun, light-hearted, uplifting book and so easy to read as well.

Perfect as I had just come off the back of heavy and dark.

The storyline was a bit predictable but it was lovely. I really enjoyed the relationship between Martin and Allie and felt it added some additional character to the story. I really like how she wrote and eventually was able to share the story with Martin and his wife. Will was adorably cute and I see a long future between him and Allie.