Many thanks to NetGalley & the Publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 stars

Unfortunately, this book just didn't do it for me. There was so much going on and it seemed all over the place in terms of messaging. There was the writing plot, the friendship with Martin and trying to help him with his wife, the takedown at the publisher, #metoo, the patriarchy, lying by omission, dead dad issues, family dynamics, oh and a blip of a romantic relationship. The romance part fell flat as there was little chemistry and the couple seemed like a side plot. It felt like they met a handful of times and then decided they are in love. I also didn't like the FMC. She seemed very immature and self centered.

Unfortunately, The plot twist didn't quite hit the mark for me. While the premise had potential, the execution felt lackluster. The story unfolded at a painfully slow pace, making it difficult to stay engaged. The plot was predictable, with few surprises to keep me turning the pages eagerly. I found myself having to force through chapters rather than getting lost in the romance. Although the book might appeal to readers who enjoy a more relaxed and familiar storyline, it just wasn’t the right fit for me.

Allie is a bestselling romance writer, but is stuck with her next book. She has written absolutely nothing and the deadline is coming up. At a party at her Publisher, she meets Martin, an older, bestselling crime writer, with the exact same dilemma. They make a pact to help each other out - Allie by making up a plot line for Martin's next crime book and Martin by telling Allie of his long marriage.

At the same time Allie meets the cute waiter from the party and maybe it is time to react on the butterflies in her stomach. Is there really such a thing as a Happy Ever After??? Read the book and find out.

I absolutely adore this book! It has everything a rom-com needs and I could actually see it being optioned for a movie. The characters are quirky and British and I love the setting.

I thought this was a really sweet book! It was easy to see where it was going and at times I certainly wished we saw more of Will and had more time to read about him but overall, I had a great time and it was a nice, light read. I found it slightly hard to buy into the romance because I felt I didn’t know Will much as a person at all by the end of it!

I found Allie and Martin’s relationship to be my favourite part of the book! It was very well done and I haven’t read anything like it for a while. It was wholesome and heart warming.

I also often found Allie frustrating. It felt like she wasn’t facing any of her problems - but people were coming to her to fix them for her instead.

Overall, this was a fun book! Would recommend to anyone wanting an easy but fun read.

It was meh. It was just a little too flat and slow for me, personally. I found Allie a bit annoying from the jump, and that just really left me struggling to connect with her throughout the rest of the book. Martin was a treat, though. Will was cute but not particularly fleshed out imo.

Overall, I would say this book was alright for me. Not a favorite, but not bad by any means. I would say if you’re looking for an easy read, that this is the one for you.

I was definitely excited at first for the plot of this book, I thought the idea of a romance writer as the main character of a book was so interesting! Unfortunately I did DNF this book around the 50% mark. I found the writing to be a bit too choppy in style and format and it felt more like she was telling us every aspect rather than showing how the plot was moving along.

I wasn't a huge fan of Allie's character as well, and the pacing was just off for me when I read. I also just felt like alot of the story was too repetitive, and the romance fell pretty flat for me.

3⭐️

Well, I am glad to have finished this! It took me so long to get into it, and get used to the writing, because there are long paragraphs upon paragraphs, without any dialogue at the beginning. And I did not like that. I understand needing to be introduced to the story and the world, but when it’s not set in a fictional fantasy world, it does not need to be this in detail! Especially since it’s just set in modern day earth.

I was bored from the very beginning, and unfortunately, even after we met the characters, I was still bored. It was only after the halfway mark that I was actually excited to keep reading. Which should not be the case.

I don’t know what it is, apart from the writing style. It is way too much explaining of meaningless things happening or its information about every little detail the main character is doing. I do not need to know! Show, not tell!

The romance didn’t seem to have much chemistry. It felt like they transitioned to a couple, but still only felt like friends to me. Don’t get me wrong, the characters, Allie and Will, are still cute! I just didn’t get the feeling of romance between them.

After the first 25% of the book, it was a bit predictable, but it did get easier to read, personally. So it got better. But it shouldn’t take almost over a quarter of the book to get me interested.

Overall, it was a quick read, and it was a cute romance.

Martin and Allie both have writers block and decide to switch plots in order to meet deadlines and appease the new guy in charge.

Honestly, this book was not for me. I had a hard time getting myself to read it.

I found Allie unbearable. She kept make questionable decisions and getting angry when everyone else disagreed. She then seemed shocked when things didn't go as expected.

I didn't see the chemistry between Allie and Will and it didn't seem much like a romance novels vs. Women's fiction with romance.

This was an ARC - thanks to Net Galley and Harper Collins UK. All views and opinions are my own.

January 2025:
Pub Date: 6 Mar 2025

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC and follow me @literary.listener on Instagram for more reviews.

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.