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This Time Could Be Different
A compulsive overachiever, Madeline lives by the credo that easy is synonymous with mediocre—which is why, at forty-nine, she’s a senior vice president at a prominent bank, frantically adheres to a five-step nightly face cream regimen, and panics anytime she’s a foot away from her phone. Madeline works alongside her best friend, Emma—a master juggler of her own career, marriage, and motherhood to a fourteen-year-old daughter who speaks only in baffling acronyms. The path ahead for both women is brimming with opportunity. There’s only one Madeline is miserable.
Seeking purpose in her life while trying to unravel the source of habits she wants to change, Madeline reluctantly agrees to try yoga, meditation, and other wacky suggestions her new-agey therapist tosses her way. She feels as if she’s risking everything―but in doing so, she just might unlock a world more fulfilling than she ever could have imagined.
Seeking purpose in her life while trying to unravel the source of habits she wants to change, Madeline reluctantly agrees to try yoga, meditation, and other wacky suggestions her new-agey therapist tosses her way. She feels as if she’s risking everything―but in doing so, she just might unlock a world more fulfilling than she ever could have imagined.
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Published September 12, 2023
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November 14, 2023
This book was the most inexpensive round of therapy I’ve ever received. Seriously. If you want a fiction book that will walk you through how to change your life step by step, then this is the book for you. In it, we meet best friends Madeline and Emma. Madeline is a forty-something year old woman who has reached success in her career, but is incredibly overworked and unhappy. Emma is trying to juggle her career, marriage and motherhood with varying degrees of success. Told in alternating vignettes instead of alternating chapters (which I LOVED), we see the very different journeys both take to make their lives better. But the best part? Olivia. Olivia is Madeline’s therapist and, in my mind, a fairy god-therapist who helps Madeline (and me!) make sense of her old stories and write new ones for her future. I adored this book. I devoured this book. I’m making audio meditations from this book. I’ve just ordered the supplies I need to make my own face cream because of this book. Really. Go read this book!
September 20, 2023
This is basically a self-help book for people who don’t like non-fiction. Madeline is in a high-paying job that is ruining her life. Her therapist helps her to listen to her body and what makes her happy which leads her to quit her job. We follow her as she discovers what she truly wants from life and at the same time the author shows how things would be if she’d stayed in the job through Madeline’s best friend and former coworker, Emma. I love that the therapist in the book shows Madeline AND the reader how to do inner child work and meditate and follow our hearts. Definitely a book that gives you warm fuzzies. Besides all that, the workplace drama is actually quite entertaining! Also, fun fact: the author quit her corporate job to do what brings her joy just like Madeline did, so she knows a thing or two about this topic. Thank you for the gifted copy, @booksparks!
May 25, 2024
Felt lighter after reading, enjoyed the conversations about ‘old stories’ — they were really insightful and aligned with my personal trajectory. The climax happened very early on, then it was about the protagonist picking up the pieces after & reinventing herself. An interesting concept that had me hooked. Writing wasn’t the best. Easy read. The prologue had nothing to do with the main plot, and that subplot of objects going missing didn’t feel necessary.
I’d like to read again : )
I’d like to read again : )
March 27, 2025
Not sure where I got this book from but it just wasn’t for me; the overall premise sounded interesting, but it felt all over the place with unrealistic storylines, and I didn’t feel invested in the characters. Almost like I was reading a few different people’s diaries all mixed into one. Maybe I’m not the target reader 🤷🏼♀️
November 14, 2023
An enjoyable reading experience. Some of the characters are exaggerated versions of people we’ve all encountered (you know, those horrible people at work who are so obviously horrible 😂 and just can’t hide it). Also, I’ve never been to a therapist but I got free therapy with this one.
September 15, 2023
Madeline is a senior vice president at a major bank, balancing her boss’s demands with her perfectionism to create a strong presence and a solid performance. She was very happy in her workaholic world until she met Rob. At forty-nine, she fell in love, and she no longer wanted to devote her entire life to her job.
Her boss Steve, however, had other ideas.
While Madeline tried to make a little more space for herself, to enjoy time with Rob and to plan their wedding, Steve interrupts her dinners with calls about problems she needs to fix immediately, promotes his own favorite employees over the ones Madeline has seen work hard, holds grudges over small slights, and runs roughshod over her every boundary. And Madeline lets him. Especially when he dangles a promotion over her head.
But Madeline is increasingly unhappy. And when she doesn’t quite know why, she decides to see a therapist. At first, her sessions are a little baffling, like her therapist Olivia wants her to understand something that’s completely foreign. But little by little, as Madeline starts to put in the work, she starts to figure out what it is she really wants, and what she doesn’t want. And what she doesn’t want is a job that is painful and all-consuming. So one day, when Steve and his toxic ideas just get to be too much for her, she resigns, effective immediately.
As Madeline tries to find a new path for herself, her friend Emma stays at the bank, taking a promotion and taking over some of the work Madeline used to do. She has a husband and a teenager, and with her new workload, Emma struggles to make time for them. But it’s worth it to her, to be in the upper ranks of the bank.
As both women struggle with the demands of the lives they’ve chosen, they find themselves making choices about who they want to be and how they want their future to look. They are making decisions that affect their relationships, their families, and their own health, and each woman will have to choose for herself what success looks like and feels like as they come into their own power.
This Time Could Be Different is a look at what it takes to work as a woman in modern America. It’s a book about facing the demons of your past and finding strength inside of yourself. It’s about working in a toxic office and the reasons you ended up there in the first place. But mostly it’s about figuring out who you are what you want and going after it, whether it involves a typical workplace or going out on your own.
I really enjoyed This Time Could Be Different. I found myself caught up in Madeline’s story and rooting for her to find the peace she searched for. I thought this novel was smart and funny, but mostly I thought it was subversive. The power structures of the bank were outdated and Madeline’s ideas of herself and her work came from a traumatic childhood, but the words of her therapist and the exercises she assigned Madeline reversed a lot of that damage. Her story fascinated me, and she was the person I wanted to find happiness most of all.
This Time Could Be Different would be a fantastic book for a book club. There are a lot of threads to pick at in this story and a lot of good discussions that could come from the scenes of this book. Between Madeline thinking that there was a ghost in her and Rob’s home to Emma’s struggles with her teenager’s preferred pronouns to the workplace, the therapy, the relationships, the struggles for balance—this novel has a wealth of jumping off points for an important discussion, or even just as an opportunity to share stories of bad bosses over wine and cheese.
I think anyone who is struggling with their job, or with their future, could find some hope and healing in Madeline’s story, and maybe even find some inspiration for a better life balance and more self-care.
Egalleys for This Time Could Be Different were provided by SparkPoint Studio and Spark Press through NetGalley, with many thanks.
Her boss Steve, however, had other ideas.
While Madeline tried to make a little more space for herself, to enjoy time with Rob and to plan their wedding, Steve interrupts her dinners with calls about problems she needs to fix immediately, promotes his own favorite employees over the ones Madeline has seen work hard, holds grudges over small slights, and runs roughshod over her every boundary. And Madeline lets him. Especially when he dangles a promotion over her head.
But Madeline is increasingly unhappy. And when she doesn’t quite know why, she decides to see a therapist. At first, her sessions are a little baffling, like her therapist Olivia wants her to understand something that’s completely foreign. But little by little, as Madeline starts to put in the work, she starts to figure out what it is she really wants, and what she doesn’t want. And what she doesn’t want is a job that is painful and all-consuming. So one day, when Steve and his toxic ideas just get to be too much for her, she resigns, effective immediately.
As Madeline tries to find a new path for herself, her friend Emma stays at the bank, taking a promotion and taking over some of the work Madeline used to do. She has a husband and a teenager, and with her new workload, Emma struggles to make time for them. But it’s worth it to her, to be in the upper ranks of the bank.
As both women struggle with the demands of the lives they’ve chosen, they find themselves making choices about who they want to be and how they want their future to look. They are making decisions that affect their relationships, their families, and their own health, and each woman will have to choose for herself what success looks like and feels like as they come into their own power.
This Time Could Be Different is a look at what it takes to work as a woman in modern America. It’s a book about facing the demons of your past and finding strength inside of yourself. It’s about working in a toxic office and the reasons you ended up there in the first place. But mostly it’s about figuring out who you are what you want and going after it, whether it involves a typical workplace or going out on your own.
I really enjoyed This Time Could Be Different. I found myself caught up in Madeline’s story and rooting for her to find the peace she searched for. I thought this novel was smart and funny, but mostly I thought it was subversive. The power structures of the bank were outdated and Madeline’s ideas of herself and her work came from a traumatic childhood, but the words of her therapist and the exercises she assigned Madeline reversed a lot of that damage. Her story fascinated me, and she was the person I wanted to find happiness most of all.
This Time Could Be Different would be a fantastic book for a book club. There are a lot of threads to pick at in this story and a lot of good discussions that could come from the scenes of this book. Between Madeline thinking that there was a ghost in her and Rob’s home to Emma’s struggles with her teenager’s preferred pronouns to the workplace, the therapy, the relationships, the struggles for balance—this novel has a wealth of jumping off points for an important discussion, or even just as an opportunity to share stories of bad bosses over wine and cheese.
I think anyone who is struggling with their job, or with their future, could find some hope and healing in Madeline’s story, and maybe even find some inspiration for a better life balance and more self-care.
Egalleys for This Time Could Be Different were provided by SparkPoint Studio and Spark Press through NetGalley, with many thanks.
September 28, 2023
Ok, I'm in love with this book! This is not a small book, but it was such a pleasure and easy read.
Overworked Madeline takes a scary leap of faith into self-discovery and goes into confusing-as-it-can-be soul-searching after understanding that she is simply done and wants happiness instead of whatever this executive s...stuff happening for her. And of course, here close people think she is a bit crazy and totally weird for meditating and doing yoga (her boyfriend) and for not wanting back into this life-crushing work environment (her friend).
This book was in the right place, at the right time for me. But honestly, it would be "at the right time" even two years ago and 5 years later, because of the topics covered here. I always said that fiction books (but is it that much of the fiction?- wink at the author) can serve you better than non-fiction psychological books with their big words and unnecessary explanations, and this book is perfect for self-help book lovers when they want something laid-back and interesting, and yet life-changing with a dash of self-discovery. And this book is perfect for self-help book haters who still need some encouragement to go after things they would actually enjoy and not things that just drain them. Here is a great portrait of the life of the busy person as it is - everything being under control, yet falling apart, the person being the first to do so, and lazy days in pajamas putting down actual wants and needs, for those wants to later break into person's consciousness like a scared cat and to stick to person's mind like henna on the fluffy towels.
All of us need some laid-back serious and deep but warm late-night conversations with wine with a friend. Let this book be your company for the evening like that.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Overworked Madeline takes a scary leap of faith into self-discovery and goes into confusing-as-it-can-be soul-searching after understanding that she is simply done and wants happiness instead of whatever this executive s...stuff happening for her. And of course, here close people think she is a bit crazy and totally weird for meditating and doing yoga (her boyfriend) and for not wanting back into this life-crushing work environment (her friend).
This book was in the right place, at the right time for me. But honestly, it would be "at the right time" even two years ago and 5 years later, because of the topics covered here. I always said that fiction books (but is it that much of the fiction?- wink at the author) can serve you better than non-fiction psychological books with their big words and unnecessary explanations, and this book is perfect for self-help book lovers when they want something laid-back and interesting, and yet life-changing with a dash of self-discovery. And this book is perfect for self-help book haters who still need some encouragement to go after things they would actually enjoy and not things that just drain them. Here is a great portrait of the life of the busy person as it is - everything being under control, yet falling apart, the person being the first to do so, and lazy days in pajamas putting down actual wants and needs, for those wants to later break into person's consciousness like a scared cat and to stick to person's mind like henna on the fluffy towels.
All of us need some laid-back serious and deep but warm late-night conversations with wine with a friend. Let this book be your company for the evening like that.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 30, 2024
“Inside each of us is a place of support. An inner self who holds all the scripts and stories that make us who we are. An inner self that can provide clarity about whatever doesn’t seem to be working on the outside.” -Olivia
I read this book as a “buddy read,” with a bookclub friend. I loved the experience of reading This Time Could Be Different and having regular discussions at varying intervals throughout the novel. I think reading a book in this manner makes the experience so much better. In the book readers meet Madeline, who is struggling with her life, as an overachiever and her very demanding career. She is working with her therapist, Olivia to make her life and circumstances more enjoyable. Readers also get to know Emma, Madeline’s coworker and friend. Emma is also struggling with her desire to climb the corporate ladder, while doing her best to be a good mother and wife. The story alternates between the two women’s stories as well as their friendship and time together. I loved Madeline’s sessions with Olivia and how she really took Olivia’s advice to heart. The growth and breakthroughs that Madeline experiences is heartwarming and I found myself cheering her on! Although I enjoyed Emma’s story, I think my heart is with Madeline. I think This Time Could Be Different is an interesting and enjoyable story, and I really loved the character development, I found the ending to be a bit disappointing and left me wanting more. Overall, I do recommend this book.
4.5 Stars.
I read this book as a “buddy read,” with a bookclub friend. I loved the experience of reading This Time Could Be Different and having regular discussions at varying intervals throughout the novel. I think reading a book in this manner makes the experience so much better. In the book readers meet Madeline, who is struggling with her life, as an overachiever and her very demanding career. She is working with her therapist, Olivia to make her life and circumstances more enjoyable. Readers also get to know Emma, Madeline’s coworker and friend. Emma is also struggling with her desire to climb the corporate ladder, while doing her best to be a good mother and wife. The story alternates between the two women’s stories as well as their friendship and time together. I loved Madeline’s sessions with Olivia and how she really took Olivia’s advice to heart. The growth and breakthroughs that Madeline experiences is heartwarming and I found myself cheering her on! Although I enjoyed Emma’s story, I think my heart is with Madeline. I think This Time Could Be Different is an interesting and enjoyable story, and I really loved the character development, I found the ending to be a bit disappointing and left me wanting more. Overall, I do recommend this book.
4.5 Stars.
August 16, 2023
This Time Could Be Different is a novel about what if we choose something else for our lives? Madeline works at high pressure, demanding job at a bank. She is unhappy, prone to panic attacks, and she feels like her career is sucking every ounce of her life. On a whim, one day, she quits, and now she is left with all this time on her hands and no idea what she will do with her life. The book is billed as Eat, Pray, love meets office space. I expected more comedy with that kind of tag, but I got more thought-provoking questions. I never worked a high-demanding job in an office, but I know the demands of a career that wants to suck your life out.
I admire Madeline for taking that leap and having the stability of her husband's job to walk away and figure out what would work better for her. I thoroughly enjoyed the split between Madeline trying to figure things out and seeing how her co-worker/best friend navigates work life after Madeline leaves. There is a lot to digest in this novel, and it does bring up a lot of discussion of past emotional trauma that Madeline ingrained in how she navigates life. An excellent book for September release as children head back to school, fresh starts are on the horizon for college students, and it is a chance to decide how your story will continue to be written and what stories you need to rewrite from your past.
I admire Madeline for taking that leap and having the stability of her husband's job to walk away and figure out what would work better for her. I thoroughly enjoyed the split between Madeline trying to figure things out and seeing how her co-worker/best friend navigates work life after Madeline leaves. There is a lot to digest in this novel, and it does bring up a lot of discussion of past emotional trauma that Madeline ingrained in how she navigates life. An excellent book for September release as children head back to school, fresh starts are on the horizon for college students, and it is a chance to decide how your story will continue to be written and what stories you need to rewrite from your past.
April 24, 2024
This book would appeal to anyone who has been stuck in life or a job that needs a chance to start over. It’s like a self help book in story form.
We meet Emma and Madeline two best friends working at the same job. Through out the story, you see their lives truly unfold. Madeline is in her forty’s, engaged and at the peek of her career. With all of this, she is absolutely overworked and miserable. Her job always comes first and it’s coming in between her happiness and her relationship with her fiancé, Rob. Emma is married and a mom of one. She’s juggling her career trying to be promoted and she’s working all hours and weekends. Her career is putting a strain on her family life. Madeline has been seeing her therapist Olivia. After working with Olivia, she begins to realize that she needs to quit her job and take action over her life.
What a ride this book was. I was so frustrated with their job at the marketing place. Their bosses were absolutely ridiculous. Back to back meetings, working late, no lunches and clearly not appreciated. When Madeline quit her job I threw my hands in the air with excitement. I was so happy with the way this story ended.
What would you do if you could quit your job and start all over again? Would you do something completely different or would it be the same?
We meet Emma and Madeline two best friends working at the same job. Through out the story, you see their lives truly unfold. Madeline is in her forty’s, engaged and at the peek of her career. With all of this, she is absolutely overworked and miserable. Her job always comes first and it’s coming in between her happiness and her relationship with her fiancé, Rob. Emma is married and a mom of one. She’s juggling her career trying to be promoted and she’s working all hours and weekends. Her career is putting a strain on her family life. Madeline has been seeing her therapist Olivia. After working with Olivia, she begins to realize that she needs to quit her job and take action over her life.
What a ride this book was. I was so frustrated with their job at the marketing place. Their bosses were absolutely ridiculous. Back to back meetings, working late, no lunches and clearly not appreciated. When Madeline quit her job I threw my hands in the air with excitement. I was so happy with the way this story ended.
What would you do if you could quit your job and start all over again? Would you do something completely different or would it be the same?
June 26, 2023
Wow, this is one of those books that just makes you think about so many different things and is hard to sum up in review.
Madeline is a workaholic at a bank and she is miserable. She has a boss who is a jerk. She is always glued to her phone and has no life other than work. She realizes that a lot of the things she believes are from how she was raised as a child. Things her grandparents said to her have deeply affected her and she needs to learn to change her thoughts. The mental health aspect with her counselor and getting her to realize why she believes the things she does is so well written and eye opening. She slowly realizes her worth and that she doesn't have to be miserable.
She finally starts to take control of her life and to do things that make her happy. I have to say that the scene in the floral shop was my favorite and had me laughing.
This tackles some hard subjects like suicide, mental health, friendships, work, relationships, but the way it is written is so engaging and captivating. Will make you reflect on what you believe and why and maybe change some of your thoughts for the better.
Madeline is a workaholic at a bank and she is miserable. She has a boss who is a jerk. She is always glued to her phone and has no life other than work. She realizes that a lot of the things she believes are from how she was raised as a child. Things her grandparents said to her have deeply affected her and she needs to learn to change her thoughts. The mental health aspect with her counselor and getting her to realize why she believes the things she does is so well written and eye opening. She slowly realizes her worth and that she doesn't have to be miserable.
She finally starts to take control of her life and to do things that make her happy. I have to say that the scene in the floral shop was my favorite and had me laughing.
This tackles some hard subjects like suicide, mental health, friendships, work, relationships, but the way it is written is so engaging and captivating. Will make you reflect on what you believe and why and maybe change some of your thoughts for the better.
September 28, 2023
Another reviewer hit the nail on the head - this is a self help book for people who don’t like non-fiction. The story itself is a bit hyperbolic - the “bad” people are pretty obvious and the “good” people are the same. That sajd - even though very few environments (I hope) are this toxic, there are a lot of instances of similar situations that many people will resonate with - ie. Someone being passed over for promotion due to a simple mistake made years ago, blatant favoritism, work before everything else cultures.
I did feel a slight adversion to Madeline’s fiance, Rob, when she mentions he hates when she travels. That why isn’t explored that much so it comes off as him just potentially being needy or controlling.
There are a number of really solid pieces of advice for anyone facing burnout, especially professionally, and this is a solid read for women who feel like they’re doing too much trying to have it all.
I did feel a slight adversion to Madeline’s fiance, Rob, when she mentions he hates when she travels. That why isn’t explored that much so it comes off as him just potentially being needy or controlling.
There are a number of really solid pieces of advice for anyone facing burnout, especially professionally, and this is a solid read for women who feel like they’re doing too much trying to have it all.
September 8, 2023
Book Review
This Time Could Be Different
By: Khristin Wierman
Pub Date: September 12, 2023
Trigger warning: There is mention of suicide.
Thank you to @NetGalley and Spark Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest opinion.
There’s a lot more to Madeline than meets the eye. She seems to have it all, the career, the fiancé, a house, and her cat, Bear. It’s what people don’t see- the traumatic childhood, a father that would rather be doing anything but spending time with her, grandparents that blame her for what happened to her mom.
Thankfully she has Bear, her cat whose purring calms her and her therapist Olivia, who peels back layers of Madeline’s past to see there’s a lot to work through. Olivia and Madeline take small steps and develop meditation and yoga practice and ways to deal with the bad memories not suppress them. It’s when Madeline steps away from her career and takes the time to spend on herself that she truly blossoms.
My thoughts:
Madeline is a character in crisis. She is struggling to find balance between work and everything else. While work has always come first, she realizes she doesn’t want it to be that way. She wants to marry her fiancé; she wants to figure out what’s next with her career. She is someone you can relate to, she is sensitive and smart, and at 49 years old she is at a turning point. Her life can either continue as is or possibly be better. Madeline is truly inspiring.
Read if:
· you’re considering a career change
· working through a difficult past
· enjoy reading about self-help
· like reading about women who come out stronger and better than ever
This Time Could Be Different
By: Khristin Wierman
Pub Date: September 12, 2023
Trigger warning: There is mention of suicide.
Thank you to @NetGalley and Spark Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest opinion.
There’s a lot more to Madeline than meets the eye. She seems to have it all, the career, the fiancé, a house, and her cat, Bear. It’s what people don’t see- the traumatic childhood, a father that would rather be doing anything but spending time with her, grandparents that blame her for what happened to her mom.
Thankfully she has Bear, her cat whose purring calms her and her therapist Olivia, who peels back layers of Madeline’s past to see there’s a lot to work through. Olivia and Madeline take small steps and develop meditation and yoga practice and ways to deal with the bad memories not suppress them. It’s when Madeline steps away from her career and takes the time to spend on herself that she truly blossoms.
My thoughts:
Madeline is a character in crisis. She is struggling to find balance between work and everything else. While work has always come first, she realizes she doesn’t want it to be that way. She wants to marry her fiancé; she wants to figure out what’s next with her career. She is someone you can relate to, she is sensitive and smart, and at 49 years old she is at a turning point. Her life can either continue as is or possibly be better. Madeline is truly inspiring.
Read if:
· you’re considering a career change
· working through a difficult past
· enjoy reading about self-help
· like reading about women who come out stronger and better than ever
September 10, 2023
This book was scarily relatable, insightful and fun. As someone who has also been in the situation of leaving a difficult job and dealing with shame and other challenging feelings afterward, this book felt so realistic and helpful. The journey Madeline goes through with herself and with the aid of her phenomenal therapist is one I’ll be thinking about for a long time. If you’ve made a difficult life change, wrestled with doubt regarding career trajectory or self worth related to your work, this book, even though it’s fiction, would be a helpful companion and guide.
Thank you to Sparkspress, Booksparks and the author for sending me a copy to read and review.
Thank you to Sparkspress, Booksparks and the author for sending me a copy to read and review.
May 14, 2025
Not very nice of me to be churlish about a free book: apparently when staying at the Ven D.C. they leave out free books or kindle uploads for each guest. Touched by the gesture, I plunged in. This is clearly a book not for my demographic: a young woman is working through issues of worth and blame with her therapist while navigating a high powered career. Of course, there is such privilege involved that months without employment are treated extremely lightly and the journey continues. Near the end of the book, one discovers that the main character is 49 years old. Throughout, everything sounded like late 20s and early 30s. Entirely and weirdly predictable.
January 7, 2024
This book was a disappointment for this reader. The main character was not someone I could connect with as well as the secondary character. Madeline sounded like those girls in high school who always ran things and got what they wanted, only to pout when challenged. Emma well she needed to get a grip on her family life! I feel the amount of profanity was way overdone, it was like the author ran out of thoughts and finished it with cuss words. There are grammatical errors that are too many to count, and a professional edit could have been of benefit with this story.
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August 19, 2023The book delves into the genuine challenges and experiences faced by women in corporate America, offering a unique perspective that is both captivating and enlightening. Wierman's insightful narrative sheds light on the intricacies of navigating through the corporate landscape, where gender biases and inequalities persist.
September 21, 2023
I rated this book 3 stars because while certain parts of it were entertaining, I found myself having to “push through” a large portion of it. I liked the plot point that you are never too old to start over and find new happiness when what’s always worked for you just isn’t working anymore. I just had a hard time connecting with the characters. I did really get into the last quarter of the book and flew through the ending.
September 24, 2023
If you are an overachiever and have reached burnout at your job, you will probably enjoy this book! There were so many parts of this book that I could relate to with the main character simply because there are days I would like to do what she does……just walk out and quit my job! You get a look at what life is like through her eyes and through her best friend’s eyes. And sometimes it is ok to say enough is enough and just walk away.
Thank you so much to Booksparks for the gifted copy of this Book Club Read!
Thank you so much to Booksparks for the gifted copy of this Book Club Read!
December 5, 2024
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January 6, 2025
This book is really interesting!
It started out kind of slow and I didn’t know which direction it was going to go. It jumps back and forth between Madeline and Emma as they are both dealing with life in their own ways.
I really started to enjoy it about 30% of the way in, I really liked Madeline’s therapy sessions. This book almost felt like a therapy session in a book - in the best way possible.
It talks about childhood trauma and how it can affect you in your every day life without really knowing it until you unlock that in your head.
This book is about figuring out what you want to do in life, big change or small. It’s about standing up for yourself, taking the time to understand yourself and learning that where you’re at isn’t necessarily where you’ll be. It felt pretty empowering and I love that both women, strong in their own ways, come out even stronger and healthier at the end.
Also, I definitely picked the book because of the cat on the cover.
It started out kind of slow and I didn’t know which direction it was going to go. It jumps back and forth between Madeline and Emma as they are both dealing with life in their own ways.
I really started to enjoy it about 30% of the way in, I really liked Madeline’s therapy sessions. This book almost felt like a therapy session in a book - in the best way possible.
It talks about childhood trauma and how it can affect you in your every day life without really knowing it until you unlock that in your head.
This book is about figuring out what you want to do in life, big change or small. It’s about standing up for yourself, taking the time to understand yourself and learning that where you’re at isn’t necessarily where you’ll be. It felt pretty empowering and I love that both women, strong in their own ways, come out even stronger and healthier at the end.
Also, I definitely picked the book because of the cat on the cover.
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