This was a really fun read! I had a hard time relating to Allie (at times she frustrated me to an insane level lol) BUT I loved Martin, Will, Jess, and Angie so much that I found myself forgiving Allie for her quirks and rooting for her throughout the entire book.

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for this eARC!

Th Plot Twist was my first Eleanor Goymer romance story, and I'm happy to say that I am now a fan! I loved the premise, the characters and the snappy dialogue. The "meet cute" between Will and Allie was adorable, and who wouldn't want to spend time with Martin? The Plot Twist is the perfect romance for adult readers of all ages!

I’ve read just about 10% of the book so I if you’re considering reading it, don’t stop on my account. But I will not be finishing the book, at least not right now. I normally like the third-person narrative, but this felt like it was written in the first-person then changed all the “I”s for “she”s after, the writing was feeling unnatural and just didn’t flow for me. The dialogue felt stiff, and maybe it was me and not the book, but I just don’t feel any pull to continue this story.
Would normally give a 1 for DNF but I don’t feel like it’s fair for an ARC since I didn’t finish the book, so it’s a 3 here

The Plot Twist is full of a cast of relatable characters, going through life trying to figure out not only how to love but if happily-ever-Afters are even true. Allie’s character is strong-willed but anxious, and a great storyteller but has trouble figuring out her own story.
I did find parts of this book quite predictable, but overall it was an enjoyable read

This wasn't for me - I found it very slow-paced and predictable, so I gave up half-way through. I wanted to like it because it seemed like a great concept, but the FMC's angst kinda overpowered everything I would've liked more humour and romance!

Super cheesy and predictable plot. Fmc was annoying and not the brightest. This book just wasn’t for me.

I wasn't able to finish this one. I couldn't get into the story. I got 20% of the way in and nothing had happened and I just couldn't continue when I have other things I would prefer to read.

This book had a promising premise and I really wanted to enjoy it but, unfortunately, it fell flat for me. It felt like it was trying to do way too much and there were so many subplots that it detracted from the actual story.

I did enjoy the dynamic between Allie and Martin - this was definitely my favourite part of the story. It was interesting to see them come up with their ideas for their books and I enjoyed most of the scenes between them.

The romance, unfortunately, was not great in my opinion. This book is very insta-love but we rarely see Allie and Will together so it feels like there is no basis for the romance or chemistry between them. Most of what we know about their relationship we learn from Allie's internal monologue or conversations with her friends as the actual interactions between them mostly occur off page. This made it quite jarring and I didn't care for the relationship at all.

Then there was the plot with the publisher and taking down Jake. This could have been interesting but with everything else going on, it just felt like too much and another thing to try and keep track of.

I wanted to love this book. Unfortunately I feel like it tried to do too much and suffered because of it.

I loved the idea of two authors struggling with writers block coming together to help each other through it and I really enjoyed the interactions between Allie and Martin. I really think that part was done well.

The romance seemed very flat. We learn more about the interactions between the couple from Allie discussing things with her friends than we do from actually seeing them together and it made it really hard to feel any kind of chemistry between them.

Then there was the sub-plot about taking down the new editor who is an all around awful person. I really didn't think this added anything to the story and would rather have seen more of a focus on developing the relationships instead.

That being said I think this book would have been 3 stars for me if it weren't for the really weird internal monolog in chapter 13 when Allie is surprised to find out another character is a fan of her books because this character is smart and sophisticated, not just a random romance fan and that most romance readers probably don't have PhDs and sing jazz and look good in silk jumpsuits... it really took me out of the story and I probably would have quit reading there had this not been an ARC.

The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer is a charming, feel-good romance that blends humor, heart, and the struggles of creative life in a way that keeps you turning the pages. The premise alone is irresistible—two writers, stuck in the depths of writer’s block, swapping genres in a last-ditch effort to meet their deadlines.

Allie Edwards, a romcom author, and Martin Clark, a seasoned crime novelist, couldn’t be more different, yet their unlikely friendship is one of the novel’s biggest strengths. Martin becomes a heartwarming father figure to Allie, providing not just writing advice but life wisdom, while Allie’s journey takes an even more exciting turn with the introduction of Will, a charming caterer who might just be her real-life leading man.

Goymer’s writing is packed with wit, warmth, and plenty of meta humor about the struggles of writing and the romance genre itself. The love story is swoon-worthy, but the book also beautifully explores themes of friendship, personal growth, and the balance between career and relationships.

If you love romcoms with clever banter, endearing characters, and just the right amount of spice, The Plot Twist is a must-read! 🌟📖💖

Allie has it all… she’s a bestselling author, she lives in her dream apartment, and she’s in a committed relationship. Sure, the spark has never been there for her and Dominic, but that happens to everyone…right? And that eighth novel? Every author gets writers block. Allie is sure she just needs some time off….

Then the time off ends and the deadline approaches. And passes. And extensions are made, but no words have been written. Allie is truly in a rut. She goes to a party to tell her editor just how bad her block is, but instead meets fellow novelist Martin whom also needs help writing. And she also meets Will….

While Allie’s journey of writing book eight takes on many different forms, her friendship with Martin help heal her heart after losing her father at such a young age. And Will.. he help Allie realize that the spark she’s always chasing for her characters does exist in her life as well.

Although I guessed the “plot twist” early in the book, it was still an enjoyable read. I didn’t feel like the main disagreement between the characters was that big of a deal that they needed to keep it all a secret. That all fell a little flat for me.


Thank you Eleanor Goymer, HarperCollins, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this romance novel- out February 26th!

The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer was definitely a plot twist of a story. However, I found this book hard to read. The beginning was very slow and the ending felt rushed. Allie and Will were consistently off and on until the last few pages. I just didn’t find this read as enjoyable as I would have liked.

I really didn’t like this, I couldn’t even finish it. I hit the 70% mark and I couldn’t do it anymore, I won’t leave a review on my socials because I hate giving bad reviews.
The characters felt shallow, the writing lacked engagement and emotion

This was a fun, lighthearted read. A great mix of two of my favourite things; romance and books about books/writing.
I personally love that Allie has great relationships and friendships with other characters that feel fully fledged and real. It made the characters feel more real and likable rather than her only relationship is with the mmc.
I found the story to be a good lighthearted mix that I enjoyed all the way through. I didn't find the twists surprising but that didn't detract from my overal enjoyment.

I recieved this book as an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was cute, but not as fulfilling as I'd hoped for - maybe the dynamics were a bit awkward, but I found myself hoping for more development and less obvious "that happens because it needs to be referenced soon" kinds of setups.

This was a good book with an interesting storyline and sweet, closed-door romance. Allie, the FMC, was well developed and the author spent a lot of time on her thoughts, and also discussions she had with her friends and those relationships. I could easily sympathize with the FMC, her internal dialogue, and the issues she was dealing with, but sometimes it seemed the story was slow-moving, and I would have liked a bit more focus on the romance aspect of it.

Overall, I would recommend this book. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and the chance to read and review this book.

This book had fun banter and some great side moments—Allie and Martin’s “stuck writers” group was definitely a highlight. But the story was predictable, and every conflict could’ve been avoided if Allie just communicated. For a writer, she’s terrible at it!

The first chapter dragged at 12% of the book, though pacing improved after. Also, the cover didn’t match the characters, which was distracting for me

Despite forced conflicts and chemistry that was more “told” than “shown,” so overall it’s a light, easy read if you don’t mind predictability.

This book was a quick and easy read with some very lovable character. I did find this book to be a little predictable, but it was still super good. if you’re looking for a short fun romance this is a great pick!

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC.

The book was written well and it's very easygoing. I found it difficult to keep continuing while reading it. The FMC is not my favorite and I found it difficult to like her. The plot was slow but I enjoyed the writer's block aspect of her journey with her friendship with another author. The story itself was not overly engaging and I probably would not choose to pick this up if I was looking for a traditional contemporary romance.

I wanted a lot more from this book. I think unfortunately the main character was a little insufferable and hard to like which made it hard to read this one.