I really enjoyed the journey the protagonist went through - from having a set plan for her life at the beginning of the story to that plan being shattered in an instant and then, to trying to stay optimistic that this plan can still happen even though the odds are against her. What happens when everything you thought you knew about yourself gets taken away? How do you start over after life throws you a curveball? I was amazed by the amount of thought and research that the author put into this. It felt real and relatable. An inspirational read for anyone who's going through a hard time in their life.
Margaret Jacobsen is just about to step into the bright future she's worked for so hard and so long: a new dream job, a fiance she adores, and the promise of a picture-perfect life just around the corner. Then, suddenly, on what should have been one of the happiest days of her life, everything she worked for is taken away in a brief, tumultuous moment.
In the hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Maggie must confront the unthinkable. First there is her fiance, Chip, who wallows in self-pity while simultaneously expecting…
I loved reading about the experience of an autistic character written by an autistic author. Knowing that this was based on the author's own experience made the story more authentic and easier to understand. Her journey toward self-awareness and self-confidence was inspirational and emotional. A great story about the importance of self-care and putting your needs first.
A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected—and the man she enlists to help her—in this new New York Times bestselling romance by Helen Hoang.
When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open relationship, then she does, too. Translation: She's going to embark on a string of one-night stands. The more…
I loved the use of mixed-media in this book - podcast transcripts, tweets, a group chat - and how it followed the structure of a dating show season. I used to watch The Bachelorette (which this book's reality show is based on) and this took me back to that time. I loved following the protagonist while she taped the show and the outside reaction to each episode; that was a great addition to the story. I also loved the plus-size representation in this. Though the protagonist appears self-confident to the outside world, she's very insecure and vulnerable, struggling with the pressures of performing. Her journey toward finding true love was very relatable.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Real love . . . as seen on TV. A plus-size bachelorette brings a fresh look to a reality show in this razor-sharp, “divinely witty” (Entertainment Weekly) debut.
“Effortlessly fun and clever . . . I found the tension impeccable . . . and that made my reading experience incredibly propulsive. Read it in a day and a half.”—Emily Henry, #1 bestselling author of Beach Read and The People We Meet on Vacation
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time • NPR • Marie Claire • Mashable
One Tough Cookie is a story about a flawed female protagonist who carries past trauma related to her mom and how she was raised. She needs to let go of her deeply set misbeliefs about love and relationships, and learn to not judge others and respect their choices.
Perfect for readers who love strong, complex heroines; sweet and spicy romances; and themes of found family and personal growth.
