Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for allowing me to read an ARC of The Many Futures of Maddy Hart by Laura Pearson, in exchange for my honest review.

I thoroughly loved this book! Laura Pearson has a knack for taking a teeny, tiny "what if" and telling the most amazing and believable story, with characters you fall in love with. Her writing is superb!

I absolutely recommend this book!

Ensure that you have a steaming cup of cocoa, perhaps some complementary mint ice-cream and a box of tissues at hand before you dive into this gorgeous book!

I really liked this book. It was so bittersweet. It was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I really think the author did a great job at evoking emotion out of the reader. I enjoyed it!!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

A lovely book and written creating believable characters. Maddy is an aspiring actress and lives happily with best friend Priya. When she meets fellow actor Oliver they quickly fall in love. Maddy has not let Oliver know about her ability to see into the future and only friend Priya knows this about her.

What would you do if you could see yourself and your loved ones 10 years in the future? Maddy makes some difficult choices based around this and along the way she and the cast of characters shine out of the pages. I particularly liked Priya, loyal friend and always there for Maddy.

I would definitely recommend this book, if you enjoy a well written love story with a twist then this is definitely one for you. I wanted to find out more about what would happen to Maddy’s family in the future though, maybe there will be a second book?

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one!

Each time Maddy has sex, she gets visions 10 years into the future. It is one of those books that makes you think about how you would react with this power. The characters are likeable and relatable. Fun book to read!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review. Publication date is 2/4/25.

I am so thrilled to have a copy of her latest book. In my opinion, Laura's books are as close to perfection as one can possibly get, and I just know - before I even start it - that it's going to be exceptional.

So far I have read three of her books - The Last List of Mabel Beaumont, The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up, and The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine. I also own three others of hers which I hope to read this year - I Wanted You to Know, Nobody's Wife, and Missing Pieces.

It has 60 chapters which equates to roughly 5 pages a chapter, which is a good length for me as I can't abide a long drawn-out chapter.

I know authors worry about readers getting hold of their newest book, especially if they've liked their previous ones; there's a worry it won't live up to it. But I never have that concern with Laura's books. I know 100% they will be spectacular and I will love them and I will never not devour them. She is one of a very few number of authors I can say that about.

I know this is going to sound weird given the fantasy element in the premise, but if you've read her other books you'll know what I mean. Even though this does have the magical fantasy element that all of her books seem to have, this one actually seemed very close to real life - if you remove the looking into the future bit. Which meant it was very easy to lose myself in the characters and their story, as it mostly felt very real.

Books can ride or die on the success of their characters, and Laura has created really likeable ones (in the most part). Maddy is a bit lost, she's struggling for work, never seems to have enough money, is wandering a bit, and she felt very real and I instantly warmed to her. Her best friend Priya was a good addition. I wasn't 100% sure about her at first but she quickly won me round - although I didn't care much for her boyfriend. There are a lot of other characters - Maddy's boyfriend Oliver, her parents, her younger brother, colleagues - and whilst they might not all be perfect people, they all work well enough to give Maddy something to work on to further her story. I particularly enjoyed reading about the relationship between Maddy (and Oliver) and her brother Henry.

I like that whilst it's mostly set in the present time, we do get to see Maddy's future visions, which means we get to follow her journey and find out what's happening in real time alongside her.

It is a bit repetitive at times, and I've seen the odd review that sees that as a negative, but I don't. I think it adds to this frantic, flustered, confused, discombobulated (I love that word) situation that Maddy finds herself in.

It's almost like two stories - the one in the present time and the one set 10 years in the future, which I loved, as it was like you get two books for the price of one, and that's a bargain I like.

What is interesting is that, whilst I'm aware this is a piece of entertaining, contemporary fiction, and not an exploration on the state of the world or anything, it does give you plenty of things to think about. Would being able to see in the future be a positive or negative? Is what makes life worth living the surprise of it all? The opportunities? Or would it be easier to make decisions if you knew how it would all end up?

What I love about this book (and all her books really) is how life affirming they are. I've been honest in my reviews and on social media that my mental health has not been good over the last few months, and it can be hard to fully lose yourself in a book when I'm like that. But whilst I'm not saying reading a book will instantly make me completely better, I definitely do feel in a more positive state after I've read her books.

If I'm completely honest, it's not my absolute favourite of her books - that's a toss up between Mabel Beaumont and Eliza Valentine - but it is still a perfect five star read. It's got everything going for it, and it helps cement her as one of my absolute favourite authors, and I'm so happy that her books are getting the attention they deserve.

I read it in less than a day, I just couldn't tear myself away from it. And as is the case for all of her books, I was bereft when I finished it.

This is my first Laura Pearson novel and I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed The Many Futures of Maddy Hart. The character development was excellent and I felt really connected to all of the main characters throughout the story. The premise was interesting as well - that Maddy can see ten years into the future each time she has sex with someone. But nothing feels right. I think I came into the novel expecting that she would see “many futures” as the title claimed, but really she was quite unnerved by the whole thing of seeing into the future that she rarely slept with anyone or got close to anyone, which limited the number of “futures” but definitely made sense for giving the character depth and substance.

I loved Maddy and Oliver together - two actors in a pretty unforgiving profession at a vulnerable time in their lives who just clicked with each other and were honest about it. It worked and was a cozy and warm kind of love and relationship versus extremely passionate or up and down. Just made me feel happy that they had found each other.

Priya was an excellent best friend and I’m also so happy to have seen their relationship through the story as well as friends who really care for each other and support each other regardless of what choices they make and if they agree with each other or not.

Loved the small bits with Maddy’s family as well. No spoilers, but it was truly refreshing to see a main character who loved and was close to their family! Also not going to spoil anything so I won’t say more.

The flashes forward were very interesting and entertaining and unique as a storytelling device. I became attached to both the present and future just as Maddy did, which to me showed great storytelling by the author.

Probably my only complaint about the novel overall was the ending. It was a bit abrupt and not as satisfying as I hoped, but at the same time I think it was also playing into the main theme of the book, making a statement that you can’t always know everything and sometimes you just have to live and hope that everything will turn out for the best.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

I really enjoyed this, it was such an interesting twist on the sliding doors/what if? trope. It was an easy, heartfelt read that kept me reading until the end,

Absolutely beautiful tale of love and fate. Full of Pearson's signature emotional storytelling and fully authentic characters.
Maddy is a wonderful protagonist full of charm and wit but just nuanced enough with vulnerability for readers to fall in love with her.
I adored her romance with Oliver and the magical and unique storyline that captured my heart.

✨ First ARC review! ✨
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the free ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (3.5 stars)
Maddy Hart can see her life 10 years into the future every time she… does the deed. I know, the premise is absurd, but I was pleasantly surprised by how intriguing this story turned out to be, blending magical realism with a clever narrative twist. The use of “fade to black” scenes to trigger Maddy’s visions was particularly ingenious.

The middle section did feel a bit repetitive, but the concept kept me hooked: would Maddy’s future come true on its own, or is she inadvertently creating it through her actions in the present? Most time-travel stories focus on altering the past to impact the present, but this one flips the script—Maddy is altering her present to shape her future.

I also loved exploring Maddy’s career journey, from the challenges of being a freelance actress to her pivot into screenwriting. It felt refreshingly honest about life’s unpredictability—like Henry not becoming a football player due to injury or how dreams naturally evolve over time.

That said, a few plot holes stuck out, especially towards the end. For instance, the detail about Isla being her daughter’s name wasn’t fully resolved. I also wished her relationship with her mom, and the vision involving her, had been explored more deeply.

Overall, this was an entertaining and easy read that I genuinely enjoyed. If you’re in the mood for something light yet thought-provoking, this book is worth picking up!

During Maddy's first sexual encounter with any guy, she has a vision of her live ten years in the future if she stays in a relationship with him. After years of avoiding relationships because of this, she finally meets someone that she believes she can have a happy future with based on her visions, but what if the future she wants means giving him up now? This was pretty good, an interesting take on alternate realities/futures. 4 stars.

Every time Maddy finds herself in an intimate situation, she briefly catches sight of her future ten years down the line. When she need Oliver, the future she sees is one she desperately wants - but she knows she has to break their hearts to get it.

A lovely story, I was so invested that I cried along with Maddy at times. There were lots of strong, well-written characters, the only thing I didn't like was the ending - it needed an epilogue or something, I was totally invested but was left hanging!

This is such a thought provoking book. What choices would you make differently if you saw how they’d pan out in a decade? Which humongous challenges and problems would seem necessary with knowledge from the future? How do you focus on the future knowing what’s ahead? I’m excited for others to read this book as it’s ripe for discussion.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Sorry to say, but this was not for me. The main character sees into the future - while having sex, and gets a glimpse into what her future would be with the person she's sleeping with. This was an odd storyline and just didn't cut it for me. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this eARC.

After reading a previous book by this author that I enjoyed, I am slightly disappointed in The Many Futures of Maddy Hart. I couldn't really relate to any of the characters, and the storyline failed to hold my interest. Thanks to the author, Laura Pearson, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy of this ebook. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

An apt novel for Pearson’s current themes and explorations of human dilemmas within relationships. As usual, using a unique perspective to draw the reader in. I enjoyed this latest journey with a rich main character and a supportive and varied cast of secondary characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood for the opportunity to review this title.

I loved, loved, loved this book. Laura Pearson just has a way of drawing you in and pulls at every possible emotion along the way as you turn the pages. I loved these characters so much and it was difficult to let them go on the last page because I want to see how their story continued to unfold.

Dear Laura Pearson, maybe you might give us a sequel? Bonus novella? Pretty please?

Easily a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you to NetGalley and to Boldwood Books for this ARC of The Many Futures of Maddy Hart. I loved it and I am so grateful for the opportunity.

I love books from this author and overall this turned out to be a very intriguing read

The characters were all interesting, some a bit more than others but it was an interesting storyline that kept me involved all the way

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC which I can thoroughly recommend.

Oh how I adored this novel. Laura is such an accomplished author of books that hit you right in the heart. I was on the edge of my seat throughout. This was a very fast Christmas read for me - exactly the right thing for the season without being in the slightest a seasonal read. Well done again Laura!

Super fun and unique premise - if we could have glimpses of our lives 10 years in the future, would we want them? Would they be helpful or make things worse? Maddy doesn't have a choice, these glimpses are a part of her life whether she wants them or not.

How this gift (or curse) affects her life is interesting. The author did an excellent job taking us along this journey in Maddy's life, seeing how she navigates it. I would've liked a little more real substance and depth, but it was still a great book worth reading.