Sophie Kinsella is one of my all time favorites, and I will never NOT read anything she writes. That said, this book just wasn't for me. It seemed to lack a bit of her trademark charm, almost like there was a rush to publish it. Although it wasn't in the top titles by Kinsella, it wasn't enough to deter me from reading future titles, but I do hope she will revert some back to her hopelessly funny stories full or charming characters that the reader truly.roots for. I know she's capable of that, since I've been reading her books for over 10 years. I'll cross my fingers for the next book!

I normally enjoy reading books by Sophie Kinsella (Shopaholic series etc.) but this one was just too silly for my liking. I had to give up on it after a 5 chapters.

I've read several of Sophie Kinsella's novels and always enjoy them. though none have surpassed Confessions of a Shopaholic, my introduction to chick lit 20 years ago. This is no exception. The characters are well-drawn and entertaining (though honestly the main character becomes frustrating early on and shares the same flaw that, it seems, most of Kinsella's main characters have - a vague and eventually annoying childishness that they don't seem to really grow out of) and the settings in London and a writers' retreat in Italy are fun and interesting. I'd recommend this to anyone who has a soft spot for chick lit.

This story is extremely disjointed between the trip to Italy and life back in London. I know that is almost the whole point of it, but it really didn’t work for me. The characters were largely unlikeable, extremely immature, and behaved poorly. No wonder they don’t have partners if that’s how they behave! I honestly had to stop reading about halfway through as I just couldn’t handle them. There was no character growth at all. This is supposed to be adult fiction but it certainly reads more like young adult fiction with how the characters behaved.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVE Sophie Kinsella! I’ve never read something of hers that I just didn’t enjoy from beginning to end- until this book. From the very beginning I just felt so bored! I never clicked with any character. The premise- ehh. I got this solely on the fact that it was written by Ms. Kinsella. I will still grab her books, but I don’t feel that they are certain five stars for me.

I admit I liked the author’s earlier books better, but still a good read. I love the way Sophie Kinsella writes and her stories are always engaging. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher, an utterly delightful novel about a woman who ditches her dating app for a writer's retreat in Italy--only to find that real love comes with its own filters

Another hit title by Sophie Kinsella.

I have been a fan of Sophie Kinsella's for quite some time and always enjoy her books. While I also enjoyed this one it was not my favorite. I give it 3 1/2 stars.

Sophie Kinsella always has a way of weaving the most interesting questions into her romances. Instead of the real world blossoming into great romance, the great romance has to blend into the real world, and it comes with a lot of hardships that Ava and Matt handle, some better than others. A fascinating read with plenty of laughs and a great romance. The characters are well-written, the plot is perfectly paced. It's just another great Sophie Kinsella story!

BOOK REVIEW: Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella
Publication Date: 2020

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Pages: 419
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sub-Genre: Hidden Identity Romance
Time Period: Present Day
Location: Puglia (Italy) | London (England)

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♡ Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

I tried…I just couldn’t get into the tone of this book. I was so annoyed by Ava, her friends, and the cadence of the writing. Maybe this would be a good fit at another time but for now, it’s not for me.

Dutch and Aria meet at a writers retreat but then they go back to the real world where they are Matt and Ava. Can these opposites ever get along. ARC from NetGalley.

This was an awesome, light and really fun read! I appreciate the body positivity, and it had a delightful realism to the story that felt new for Kinsella

The last few Sophie Kinsella books have been misses for me. I don't know if I just grew out of liking her writing style or they have just been letdowns. I might give up on this author.

I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ava leads a very quirky easy going life. It seems a bit chaotic at times with an array of passions and jobs, but she loves it none the less. Despite what her one of her best friends thinks, Ava believes in finding a good man the old fashioned way; with no filters, no dating apps and most importantly, no deal breakers. Having just been through a breakup recently, she has decided to put men on hold while she ventures out to Italy to a writing retreat to help give her the nudge she needs in writing her book. The retreat is very simplistic offering vegetarian meals, prohibiting all members to withhold all personal information including their given names, and even providing a simple wardrobe. There were other retreats being held simultaneously but when the martial arts retreat is canceled and the members are combined with the writing retreat, Ava finds herself meeting what seems to be the man of her dreams. The two become inseparable right off the bat and vow to remain hush about their personal lives and names until the very end of the retreat. It's truly a match made in heaven, or so they think, until reality hits and their true identities surface leaving them struggling to find out if love is really all that's needed for their relationship to survive.
Thank you Netgalley, Sophie Kinsella and Random House Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book. I have read a few books by Sophie Kinsella and have always enjoyed them. This was no exception. It was a very cute and entertaining book yet it held a strong message that didn't become apparent to me until a little over halfway through the book. I won't spoil it for, but it was a good message. Although at times Ava's character drove me a bit crazy, I enjoyed watching her grow. This is a good rom com for those who enjoy them. I rate this ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Sophie Kinsella does it again. You see Sophie's name and you know that you are going to LOVE the book

I tried to start reading this one, but couldn't get into it. I couldn't get it to hold my attention. I'm sure others will like this, but it just wasn't my thing.

As a long-time fan of Sophie Kinsella, ‘Love Your Life’ was a total treat to read. It was an utter delight—funny, endearing, and very entertaining. This story had a lot of heart, and I fell in love. Highly recommend!

Love your Life is filled with quirky and relatable characters. I could not even begin to pick a favorite as they are all so genuine and unapologetically themselves. As "Dutch" and "Aria" move through their love story, nothing seems to be going right until one day they realize there is no exact equation for what is right in love. I truly enjoyed this fast paced read perfect for a rainy day.

This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions in terms of liking it one second and then disliking it another. At the beginning of the book, the 2 main characters meet during a yoga retreat and instantly fall for each other in a unrealistic and frankly sort of cheesy way. Then they return home to find they are not the same people they were on vacation (are any of us?) and their life together is drastically different than they thought it would be.
I honestly had a hard time rooting for either of the main characters throughout the novel as both seemed selfishly and unwilling to budge or compromise for what the other wanted or needed. They often felt immature and not ready to be in a relationship. Overall, this story was quick to read but I'm not that I would fully recommend this moving forward.