My Not So Perfect Life was a fun, chick-lit romp, but my favorite part of this book was the strong female characters. I wasn't a huge fan of Shopaholic, which is the only other Kinsella book I've read, because I felt like the main character was a shallow, materialistic girl who needed to be saved by a man. And though I was worried that this book would be similar based on Katie's "perfect" Instagram account, I soon realized she was a smart, capable, and independent woman. Throughout the book, Katie comes to the realization that the front that people present does not always represent the truth, and she comes to embrace her own imperfections, too. She is a strong character who actively works to solve her problems and challenges.

I enjoyed the other characters, too. Alex is a great love interest, and it turns out that Katie helps him just as much as he helps her. Demeter is another strong woman. Even though this is a chick-lit book, it passes the Bechdel test because Demeter and Katie have many conversations that are not about a guy. I loved this book, and it makes me want to read more by Sophie Kinsella. There was just the right amount of romance without making it the whole focus of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!