(I've already mentioned this on the blog before, but you get to hear about it again, just more in depth):
This isn't my "typical" go-to book. I just don't often pick up "chick lit" as my first (second, or third, or fourth...) option. Don't know why. Just don't. That's probably for another post. But... I do like to read and pay attention to what other book lovers are reading and saying about books. Of the people that read this book, I'm not sure I saw a bad word said about it. I like to step out of my "norm" or my comfort zone and grab something different (for me), so I went to my local library page to add this to my reserve list.
Wait...what's that? Sydney libraries don't have this book? What? Aren't we, like, part of the English Commonwealth and have all kinds of love for The Royals??
So, Kristen, my fellow expat, but opposite (I'm an American in Australia; she's an Australian in America) unexpectedly saved the day, and sent me the book when I complained about it not being at the library. How good are unexpected gifts??
This isn't my "typical" go-to book. I just don't often pick up "chick lit" as my first (second, or third, or fourth...) option. Don't know why. Just don't. That's probably for another post. But... I do like to read and pay attention to what other book lovers are reading and saying about books. Of the people that read this book, I'm not sure I saw a bad word said about it. I like to step out of my "norm" or my comfort zone and grab something different (for me), so I went to my local library page to add this to my reserve list.
Wait...what's that? Sydney libraries don't have this book? What? Aren't we, like, part of the English Commonwealth and have all kinds of love for The Royals??
So, Kristen, my fellow expat, but opposite (I'm an American in Australia; she's an Australian in America) unexpectedly saved the day, and sent me the book when I complained about it not being at the library. How good are unexpected gifts??
Then, it sat on my bookshelf for a month or so. Megan announced her Semi-Charmed Summer Book Challenge categories, and I thought "Hey! The Royal We! That's 'punny'!"
Then, I continued to read my usual psycho killer/thriller/dark/ugly books. I needed a break. The Royal We was that perfect break.
Is this a "perfect" book? No. Did I give it a five-star rating anyway? Yes. Call it perfect timing, but I needed something a little fun & frivolous, light-but-not-too-light of a story with endearing characters. That was this book. I laughed. I cried. Yes, I shed tears. Real tears during the ups and downs of this relationship. And, the book is about friendships, family relationships, and more. I'd shake my head at the ridiculousness of some of it and feel other parts tug at the ol' heartstrings. Overall, it was pure delight.
If "chick lit" or love stories are your type of read, you need to read this book.
If you want to step out of your comfort zone, like I did, I recommend this book as well.
Then, I continued to read my usual psycho killer/thriller/dark/ugly books. I needed a break. The Royal We was that perfect break.
Is this a "perfect" book? No. Did I give it a five-star rating anyway? Yes. Call it perfect timing, but I needed something a little fun & frivolous, light-but-not-too-light of a story with endearing characters. That was this book. I laughed. I cried. Yes, I shed tears. Real tears during the ups and downs of this relationship. And, the book is about friendships, family relationships, and more. I'd shake my head at the ridiculousness of some of it and feel other parts tug at the ol' heartstrings. Overall, it was pure delight.
If "chick lit" or love stories are your type of read, you need to read this book.
If you want to step out of your comfort zone, like I did, I recommend this book as well.
Linking..... with Kristen and Gretchen:
What's new with me??? Well, I'm participating for the first time in A Slice of Brie's Book Club. I've never participated in a book "club" before...oh wait, I did once before, but anyway...I can't promise I'll always participate, but I've found another book lovin' blogger to follow along in her book lovin' posts.
