Synopsis
At twenty-six, Lucy Young is tired. Tired of fetching coffees for senior TV producers, tired of going on disastrous dates, and definitely tired of living in a damp flat share with flatmates who never buy toilet roll. She could quit her job for a better living, but she’s not ready to give up on her dreams. Not just yet. After another diabolical date lands her in a sudden storm and no money for bus fare, Lucy finds herself seeking shelter in a tiny shop, where she stumbles upon a curious wishing machine. Pushing her last coin into the slot, Lucy closes her eyes and wishes with everything she’s got: Please, let me skip to the good part of my life.
When she wakes the next morning to a handsome man, a ring on her finger, a high-powered job, and storybook perfect little boy and baby girl, Lucy can’t believe this is real–especially when she looks in the mirror, and staring back is her own forty-something face. Has she really skipped ahead to the future she’s always wanted, or has she simply forgotten a huge chunk of her life? And as Lucy begins to embrace this new life and new relationships, she’ll have to ask herself: Can she go back, and if so, does she want to?
Rating
★★★★
Thoughts
As a forty-something-year-old gal myself, I was drawn to the premise of this book. Clearly there would be pros and cons for anyone choosing to skip ahead to “the good part” of their life. Be careful what you wish for, right?
Thank you, Putnam Books and NetGalley, for providing me with the ARC of The Good Part, which is set to publish in early November. This was my first Sophie Cousens book, and it was a treat to read.
If you love a sweet romance book with some magical realism that entices you to think a bit about your own life, this is a great story to choose. With good writing, enjoyable characters, and a fun plot, this is a wonderful rom-com.
I will be checking out more books by Sophie Cousens based on this one!