January 2025:
Pub Date: 6 Mar 2025

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This book was very predictable. I am waffling between two to three stars because it's not like I didn't like the book. It just was more of a place filler in between other books that I read. It did not suck me in but it didn't make me so uninterested that I put it down. I think that some of the story lines within the book, for example, the bad publisher, the ex, and the father arc were not needed to progress the story at all. Also the FMC's best friend and sister were not my favorite female voices at all.

I did love the MMC of the older writer and being a mentor. That was really fun to read and did suck me in. I probably continued to read this because of their relationship.

I enjoyed the FMC falling in love and that gooey first love feeling but everything else wasn't for me at all. This is a good book to read when you need a filler in-between a heavier read. Again not terrible I DNF but not my favorite.

This was fun but not the greatest romance book I’ve read. It’s closed door, which I do love, but it felt like the characters had little chemistry. The premise of swapping plots due to writers block or whatever, was neat!

Thank you so much for giving me access to the E-ARC copy.

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me.

I felt that that the main characters lacked chemistry in regards of there romantic interest in one another.

It was really cozy and cute, don’t get me wrong but it felt a little boring, but think due to the lack of chemistry with the characters, it just fell a bit flat.

This is a great love story about two writers who swap drafts of their novels and fall in love in the process. They learn to look at things wth more creativity and empathy.

Romance writer Allie has a bad case of writer's block. And who can blame her when her boyfriend, Dominic serves to be less than inspirational. With a deadline looming, she meets once famous Crime writer, Martin, who also is struggling to write his next hit.

This was a really enjoyable read. I enjoyed the dynamic between Allie and Martin. The sub plot with Jake and Tessa as well as the best friend Jess and her husband Tom, were good additions.

I do think that this isn't quite correctly classified as a Rom-Com. I would have liked more development of the relationship between Allie and Will.

Overall, this would be a great choice for anything looking for a fiction read with a little romance and a little intrigue.

The Plot Twist was a fun concept, a romance author and a mystery writer team up to help one another out when they both have writer’s block. The chapters seemed to ping pong between the different characters often. Also, Allie’s relationship with Will didn’t really feel like a romantic relationship, just a casual relationship. There is no spice at all if you are looking for that. In the end, I still enjoyed the book. I was given an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Allie and Martin, two authors suffering from writer’s block take a stab at writing each other’s genres.

While their writer’s block disappears, Allie is now open to finding love in a hot caterer.

Quick, sweet read.

One of my 2025 resolutions is to DNF ARCs when they're not working for me rather than pushing through. I want my reading life to be more enjoyable in 2025, and for my overall ratings to be higher. I am DNFing The Plot Twist at 50%. The number of times someone looked at the FMC like she was missing something was irritating and made it clear to the reader what at least some of the twists were. It was overly convoluted and I didn't get any sparks between Will and Allie before they were supposedly just ga ga over each other. I also want to know why she was so insistent that she couldn't write a mystery when she had so many good ideas and why she just gave those ideas away. Why didn't any of her friends tell her that was silly? I felt that the idea that Jake was a villain mainly because he was cold and looked villainous was a bit juvenile and adding the SA subplot was abrupt and intense.

When I say there was a plot twist, there was a plot twist! The story flowed together really well, the characters were relatable and easy to love!

I really found the plot of this book interesting so I decided to give it a try and the whole concept of two authors switching genres was very interesting. But I was looking forward to seeing how the romance unfolds and unfortunately, it was underwhelming. And I found Allie to be a bit annoying and immature too. I felt like I didn't know Will very well which made it difficult for me to connect with the characters tbh. The execution and pacing also fell flat. There were some fun scenes and the banter was good too but I had a hard time finishing this book due to underdeveloped characters and some inconsistencies.

I received an ARC from Nethalley in exchange of an honest review

What a ride this book was!
To be honest, I loved it, and for me, it deserves five stars for its uniqueness.

The Plot Twist follows Allie and Martin, two renowned writers who have lost their inspiration. Struggling with writer’s block and looming deadlines, they meet at a party and decide to swap plot ideas in hopes of reigniting their creativity.
Now, I know what you might be thinking—these two are bound to fall for each other, right? But let me tell you, this story is not what you expect. What if Martin isn’t even the love interest at all? You’ll have to read it to uncover the surprises, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

The Plot Twist is a rom-com, yes, but it’s so much more than that. It delves into themes of family, friendship, grief, and the struggle to meet expectations. What I adored about this book is that it didn’t follow the typical rom-com formula. Instead, it was layered, rich, and eventful, steering clear of predictable tropes and keeping the narrative fresh and engaging. While I found the twist slightly predictable, it didn’t take away from the charm or enjoyment of the story.

I am incredibly grateful to Eleanor Goymer, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I'll be honest, you lost me when the dedication was a Taylor Swift lyrics. It didn't get much better either.
It's a no from me.

First I’d like to thank the author and Netgalley for the arc of this book, I’m very thankful for the chance to read this story! Now for the review. I liked the prose of the book, which is what made me want to apply for the arc of the book in the first place, and although the prologue and first few chapters of the book were a bit slow, the story definitely picks up. The story contains a handful of likable characters and a teaspoon full of unlikeable ones, all making the story what it is. I do have a few critics though. While the author does a good job of building up the plot and the friendship with Allie and Martin, I do feel as if the story is lacking more sweet moments and the build up to the relationship of Allie and Will and I found myself wishing for more of those as i read the story. Secondly, the main character, Allie, got on my nerves at various moments in the story. While I know making mistakes is part of being human, I feel as if Allie looks the wrong choice in the face and decides to make it anyway, resulting in her regretting her choices even though they were something that could have been prevented and pitying herself. Despite all of this, this book still provides an interesting story to get lost in.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book, the blurb had me really intrigued and I did enjoy some aspects. I found the pace a little off and really struggled to get into the book properly, there wasn’t that much of a build up with the “big bad” and I wasn’t sure if there were just a few too many plot lines for it to feel fully cohesive.

Witty and adorable. Speedy read with a fun premise. I just can't help but to compare it to another beach read to which it bore a lot of similarities and left me underwhelmed. The romance needed more screen time to blossom and the overall story just a bit more polish!

3 stars!
This wasn't a bad book, but it also wasn't the best. I can't say anything bad about it, but I just feel it wasn't something special and I couldn't relate to the characters - that may have been because it was written in third person, which I'm not the biggest fan of. I enjoyed reading it, but I've finished it yesterday, and I'm already struggling to remember the plot.
Allie was a little bit annoying, and it was quite frustrating how she would keep so many secrets. Then when her secrets got out she was surprised, even though her best friend kept telling her to come clean.
I liked the friendship she developed with Martin though, and Will seemed like a great character as well.

When a book goes from just romance to include comedy, I'm hooked! The Plot Twist does just that. Outstanding characters and witty banter made it a fun read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book has quite a slow pace. But once you get going it’s quite an enjoyable read. Not what I thought it would be but an ok read.

For a book called The Plot Twist, you’d think the plot twist would be… well, twisty. Instead, it’s as obvious as spotting a cat eyeing an open tuna can. But you know what? That’s okay, because sometimes the best stories are the ones where you know what’s coming and still enjoy the ride.

Allie Edwards is a romcom writer you can’t help but root for—likable, messy, and so relatable you’ll probably cringe a little remembering your own questionable decisions. Her unlikely friendship with Martin, the grumpy dinosaur of the publishing world, is the true heart of the book. It’s like watching a sitcom duo that shouldn’t work but absolutely does.

Then there’s Will, the dreamy caterer who shows up just in time to fill Allie’s romantic void and add some much-needed heat to her manuscript. Sure, he’s predictable, but he’s also so charming you won’t mind. It’s like being handed a warm slice of cake—familiar, sweet, and you’re definitely not complaining.

I especially loved how the book dives into the chaos of writing: the looming deadlines, the blank pages, and the desperate search for inspiration.

All in all, The Plot Twist is a quick, cute read perfect for when you need a break from the heavy stuff. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s like a good romcom movie—you’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, and you might roll your eyes a little, but you’ll be glad you picked it up.

The summary was sooo promising! I was excited to read this one but unfortunately, it was not for me! It started slow (I almost gave up at 30%) and I struggled to connect to the MC. Thank you Net Galley for the ARC!