I Love Sophie Kinsella and was super excited to get a copy of this book.

Sylvie and Dan have been together for 10 years they have twin daughters and have a great relationship. One day they go in for a doctor visit and are told they are healthy and plan to spend a good long life together. But those words take a spin and makes them both rethink the whole “till death do us part” But to amp up their life and remember to enjoy each other they come up with Project Surprise Me. With tons of laugh out loud parts and cute moments this book pulled me and held me to the very end.

This is a great read and I would most definitely recommend it to my friends.

Surprise Me was not what I was expecting, unfortunately. And I say that as a fan of Sophie Kinsella, which is sad, because I generally like what she does. Fluffy chick lit, with a flaky (but not too flaky) main character who gets her happy ending.

And then we have Sylvie. She and her husband Dan seem like the usual married couple. Have twin girls who are cute and spunky, a nice house with a mortgage, and a backyard. Perfect little life. Oh, and they're of course super healthy and toned and gorgeous.

That's where the trouble starts. Their doctor tells the perfect couple, that oh, wow, you're going to live forever. This makes them realize how dull their lives will be in 68 years form now, and what can they do to spice it up right now?!

This leads to hijinks, bad planning, strained relationships, and things coming out of the woodworks that don't exactly help a marriage succeed. (view spoiler)

Typical chick lit fare, to be honest.

I had so much trouble caring about Sylvie though. She seemed out of her mind, paranoid, and kind of crazy. I almost felt like she didn't deserve her life, and how dare she act like she does? She's a spoiled brat, and maybe this is why she is written to be unlikable, but it's almost to the point that I feel sorry for Dan and the kids. Probably not what you want for your main character's family.

I wish the museum was hashed out a bit more, it seemed like an amazing place, but kept getting thrown off by the randomness of it all. A whole display of fans? Armour? It's a house?

I could nitpick for days, but I'll leave it at this: It's... alright. Not the greatest, and any twists and turns are kind of obvious, but a nice light read for a weekend. Just don't grind your teeth too much when Sylvie acts like, well, a princess.

Review will be posted on my blog on February 2, 2018 -- https://wp.me/pH3o8-45Z

Thank you to Random House Publishing for sending me a digital copy of this book for review. As you all know, I adore Sophie Kinsella and always look forward to reading her new books. Naturally, once I got my ARC of this I had to dig in and I loved it immediately! It had a bit of a Shopaholic vibe to it, especially the earlier books, but still had that seriousness of her newest books. I loved Sylvie's character and I also loved how this book wasn't about finding love, even though it kind of is.

Being a married person, reading this book did make me realize that it is kind of scary to think of how long marriage is - though I don't think I'm quite as worried as Dan and Sylvie were in this book. I loved how they searched for new ways to keep the magic of their marriage alive and through that search they discovered more about each other than they had expected.

This book didn't quite have the feel of her last book, which I completely adored, but I still really enjoyed it. I did wonder where it was going to go and was surprised with how the book turned out - it definitely wasn't what I had expected! As usual, though, this book had me laughing and it left me wanting to remind my husband of how much I love and appreciate him. So this book is really a love story, but more of a love story for people who might feel like "till death do us part" is a daunting amount of time.

This was definitely one of those stories that I gobbled up in no time and as usual I finished it wanting more books from Sophie Kinsella. I loved her acknowledgements at the end to her readers and it really cemented in me why she's one of my favourite authors.

I'm a big fan of Sophie Kinsella so whenever she has a new book out I have to get my hands on it and fast. Surprise Me did not disappoint. This time we have Sylvie and Dan who find out they are so healthy they should live for another 68 years. This freaks them out and they decide to surprise each other to keep their marriage fresh. Some of the surprises go all wrong and some are laugh out loud. There are other things happening like Sophie's workplace struggling financially and Dan getting reconnected with old friends including a former girlfriend. Secrets are kept that lead to misunderstandings. Sophie does a great job of weaving several different stories eventually into one. Definitely pick this one up and be prepared to be entertained and be prepared to look at your own relationship.

I am a fan of Sophie Kinsella. So when I saw the opportunity to review her new book, I jumped at it. I was certain I would love it. I've read all of her books (some 2 or 3 times). This book started slowly for me. Her usual wit was somehow lacking and I had to push myself to continue reading, certain that it would be great like her other books. It picked up after about 50 pages. The premise of the story is that what once seemed like a great marriage, suddenly seems boring after learning that they will live much longer than they had anticipated. Thus the "surprise me" challenge. After some rather questionable attempts at surprising each other, the wife (Jane) discovers that her husband is keeping secrets from her. This is where the book really takes off for me. Jane begins to question every nuance of her husband's behavior and even takes to following him around. Ultimately, the surprises are revealed and they are unexpected and make her question everything. Sadly, for me at least, this book didn't fulfill its potential. The comic relief felt too forced. As I mentioned earlier in this review, I love Ms. Kinsella's books. I especially appreciate those later works that rely more on the dynamics of relationships than on comedic relief. I gave this book 3 stars because I think it's a great premise and the ending is totally unexpected.

Not as entertaining as her Shopaholic series, which I love, but it was a good story overall that makes you think about the challenges that you face over a lifetime. It did have parts that made me laugh and parts that were very serious. I enjoyed it overall.

I have always truly enjoy reading Sophie Kinsella/Madeline Wickham books and was so pleased to be able to read an advanced copy of Surprise Me. This stand alone book is about marriage and trust and reading the story, I felt like I could be friends with the characters especially Dan. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my e-copy in exchange for my review.

There are approximately10 authors who's books I read without question. I don't bother to read the synopsis, I just sink my teeth into it and trust that I will be entertained. When given the opportunity to read Kinsella's newest book, I jumped at the chance. I was enchanted from the start.
Sylvie and Dan have been together for 10. They have lovely twin daughters, a happy marriage and a great life but when they are told that they can expect to live another 68 years panic sets in for both parties. That's nearly 7 more decades together! How will they survive? Will their marriage withstand it? Will they get bored of one another? How will they manage?
They devise a plan to keep things interesting, Operation "Surprise Me". They make a plan to surprise one another and it leads to some funny and entertaining moments. There are twists, sexy bits and good laughs.
Surprise Me is a wee bit different from Kinsella's other novels. The writing is different and there is a level of mystery but she succeeded in creating a great cast of characters and a charming story.

After last year's fantastic My Not So Perfect Life, I had such high hopes for Surprise Me. It seemed like Kinsella has shrugged off the absolute disaster that the Shopaholic books have become and gotten her groove back. I was so excited to read another fun, fabulous, old-school-chick-lit, fluffy masterpiece and instead, I got, well, surprised.

Surprise Me tells the story of Sylvie and Dan, the happiest couple who never communicate that ever did exist. It all starts out when they go for an insurance checkup and the doctor tells them they can both expect to live another 68 or so years. Worried they'll get bored with each other, they decide to start surprising each other with random gifts and activities to keep things fresh. Along the way they have to work out the wallpapered-over cracks in their marriage and learn to be honest with each other.

I wanted to love this book but just couldn't. Sylvie is so... I don't know. She's just such a waste for most of the book. I found myself wanting to scream at her. If it had been possible to reach into the book, take her by the shoulders and shake her, I would have. And Dan. Dan's not much better. Dude. If you're going to have a secret cell phone and be moody and defensive and never tell your wife anything, you can't get pissed if she accuses you of having an affair.

The entire plot of the book could have been dealt with in less than 10 pages if these two characters had been half as in-sync as Sylvie spends the first few chapters wanting us to believe they are.

Still, the end was nice and there is a lot of character development which is always good when the characters have been so incredibly frustrating for most of the book. I still love Kinsella and (most of) her books.

I love Sophie Kinsella, she is by far one of my favorite authors. This one didn't feel like a Kinsella book to me though. I didn't love the plot or characters as I normally do & could barely finish the book.

Surprise Me didn't keep my interest although the characters are terrific. I think its a stage of life thing that I don't connect with the situation

I love Sophie’s writing and this was one of my favorites! It did start off a little slower than most of her books which wasn’t a plus however as the story progressed it became a much easier and more exciting read. I loved the family chemistry Sylvie and Dan had. It is a wonderful story about the meaning of family. Don’t put down this book if you don’t get into it right away.

While this wasn't my all time favorite Kinsella novel (those honors go to Remember Me? and Can You Keep a Secret?), it was still a great afternoon's entertainment. Her humor is beautifully understated and the writing is solid, as ever. She never beats a joke into the ground. It's clear early on that her husband, Dan, and her mother are hiding something from her about her father, but the details aren't revealed until near the end. I guessed wrong about what it was. See if you can do better!

If you're a Kinsella fan, this is certainly worth adding to your collection.

*ARC via netgalley*

I have been a fan of Sophie Kinsella for many years and was pleasantly surprised by this book. The concept sounded a little silly but the plot of the book was surprisingly interesting. I can say I did not see the ending coming at all! I definitely recommend this regardless of if you have read any of her other books or if this is your first.

i did not request this book as I am not a fan of Ms Kinsella's. writing.

Sophie Kinsella has done it again! Brilliantly funny and unexpectedly poignant, SURPRISE ME was everything I expected it to be, and more. Sylvie is a sympathetic and complicated character, and I was rooting for her until the end of the story -- which was definitely a big surprise.

Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella grew on me the farther into the book I read. At first, I didn't like Sylvie very much. She seemed shallow, and her insistence that she knew everything about her husband Dan seemed at odds with how awful they both were with finding surprises the other one would enjoy. I also didn't see finding out that you had 68 more years of marriage to be a shocking, life-altering event.

However, I enjoyed the book more as I read. There is character growth, and I liked seeing how Sylvie matured and recognized her earlier flaws. I also liked that when looking at the past mistakes, blame was shared between multiple people. The book was fun to read, and there were several parts that made me laugh out loud (like refusing to look at the snake, or taking the boudoir photos). Overall, it was a light read, perfect for an airplane ride.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for an advanced copy of the book!

I love Sophie's Shopaholic series so I was really excited to get a copy of this book. I really enjoyed reading it. Unfortunately it felt a little slow at times, however I stayed with it and I was entertained. I thought the storyline was different from what I have read before and the characters were well developed. I would definitely love to read more from this author.

Another fun romp with Sophie Kinsella, as all of her books are! This time, after 10 years of marriage, Dan and Sylvie realize they could be together for another 68 YEARS! Panic sets in and they decide that they need to add some surprises into their marriage and this is where the fun...and disaster begins! Ms Kinsella's easy to read style takes us through some interesting antics as they try to surprise each other....but do they really know each other as well as they think they do?

Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella is a fun and relaxing read. In this book Sylvie and Dan have been married for 10 years and are the parents of young twin girls. In an attempt to keep their marriage fresh they decide to start springing random surprises on each other. Of course, not all of the surprises go as expected, much like marriage itself. This book has loads of humor in it and makes for a fast read. Enjoy!