NOTE: I received a free advanced reader's copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another stand-alone book from the author of the Shopaholic series. Ava falls in love during a writers' retreat in Italy but can love survive back at home in the real world? Usually I have to really like a main character to like a book, but I enjoyed this one despite being completely frustrated by Ava's being a total ditz who seemed out of touch with the real world. In a way, I wish the book was told by Dutch/Matt's POV so we could get a better read into what he was thinking when Ava was nutso. I really enjoyed some of the secondary characters and wish we had seen them more, particularly Matt's roommates. If you like Kinsella's other books or just enjoy a decent beach read, this is a good choice.

I have been reading Sophie Kinsella for almost 20 years. I must have aged out of her target audience as I didn’t relate to these characters or the story. Ava and Matt meet under anonymous circumstances. They feel an undeniable connection but can their relationship survive in the real world? This story was predictable and I didn’t enjoy it as much as her previous work.

True to Sophie Kinsella form, this book was light and fun. Ava was so likable and I really enjoyed her perspective. It was fun to follow her. However, I did get a little bored at times and it was hard to push through from lack of excitement.

Sophie Lindella never disappoints. This book is fun and funny, honest and heartwarming. You find yourself cheering on all the characters and hoping for a happy ending.

Love Your Life has the most challenging book to finish— and I’m so glad I read to the last page! I am an avid fan of Sophie Kinsella so I jumped on reviewing one of her books. This book started slow for me but the pace picks up quickly. This book is full of warmth and laughter. The characters all stole a piece of my heart. Of course it wouldn’t be a Kinsella effort without a truly exceptional heroine and a steadfast squad. I turned the last page with a wistful sigh— until the next book, SK!

Although this was definitely not my favourite of Sophie Kinsella's, I still enjoyed it. Her books always make me giggle a bit and I find I just whip through them. I didn't feel as though this one had a very engaging plot line and the ending seemed quite rushed and unbelievable....but I really enjoyed the quirky characters as usual.
Thanks Netgalley for the advanced copy!

I really liked the beginning of the book. Ava travels to Italy for a writing workshop. There she meets "Dutch". They aren't allowed to use their first names or make small talk to save their creativity and energy for writing. Ava and Dutch have a whirlwind romance in Italy and wait until they are back at home to really learn about each other. Amazingly, they both live in London and that's when they begin to find out they don't have much in common, I felt they lost their chemistry when they returned to London. Also Ava was needy and annoying.. There are some awkward, funny scenes between them meeting each other's friends and family. One of my favorite parts was when their friends met each other. I would like more scenes like that.

Y’all, "Love Your Life,” let me tell you-

I’ve outgrown Sophie Kinsella. I had a sneaky feeling this had happened.

Fifteen years ago, I couldn’t handle the Shopaholic series. Who has that kind of money? I couldn’t relate, so I moved to her stand alones: Twenties Girl, Undomestic Goddess, Can You Keep a Secret, I’ve Got Your Number, and lastly, and my favorite although strongly the most problematic, Remember Me. I then moved on to meatier, more explicit waters to be found in Sarah MacLean, Julie Anne Long, etc.

I had heard that Sophie Kinsella’s more recent books were worth a second look, so I jumped at the chance to read her latest. I was sadly unimpressed.

I feel like Sophie Kinsella has her heroines rather type-casted: silly, scattered and rather girlish. Not to mention so damn determined to be cheery, especially in awkward situations where I were normally keep my mouth shut, they babble on about how great whatever they are hearing is.

I didn’t like the heroine from the start. She wins the award for being scattered because she can’t complete anything she starts. She worked for insurance or something but wants to be an author, and an aromatherapist and like, idk, master knitter, or whatever the current trend is. I know this is part of her arc, but it drove me crazy. She is also boy crazy like she’s a giggling 15 year old with braces, sneaking aol messages to boys without her parents knowing.

Our hero is not great either. He’s kind of a wiener actually. So, at the beginning (and this isn’t really a spoiler to the story, just a detail) he is a misplaced karate kid whose retreat was canceled so he joins the heroines writers retreat, also hosted at the same location. Well, there is a scene where they have to give a monologue and he gets really into his, telling someone off and y’all, he friggin' jumps in the air and does a karate kick. Like, I guess to accentuate how upset he is? What a weirdo. How is she attracted to a guy to, who when he gets lost in the moment, DOES A KARATE KICK?! It’s hilariously ridiculous. Sigh. What a lunatic.

Anyway, they kissed, whatever.

I haven’t laughed out loud in a while so the unexpected funny scenes and the sometimes cringe-worthy scenes (like the time they were asked to share their creative writing love scene during their writing retreat and Aria’s and Dutch’s impressions were juxtaposed--such humorous and fun light) will make you want to read some more. This is my first Kinsella novel so I have no basis for comparison.

As something labeled a romance novel, there’s more depth and complexity to the relationships in the novel. Some may seem predictable but it’s all entertaining nonetheless and worth reading. I just had to find out how this relationship of two completely different yet likable characters as well as all the side characters (friends and roommates).

Read this and get lost in the drama of the characters' lives that Kinsella captures so well in the dialogue that flows and the sheer humor and humanity of her characters. It’s complicated. Just read it and laugh. You might secretly wish you were on the receiving end of Ava’s rescue mission in life or you might be inspired to venture forth and find what’s important in your life...and work something to completion.
Target audience? Late-twenties to mid-thirties facing possible life crisis or relationship crisis
Four stars (I round up) for sheer entertainment and fun characters despite predictability of plot.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #LoveYourLife.

The premise behind this book was very interesting. Matt and Ava meet at a writer's retreat where participants are encouraged to use fake names and withhold personal information in order to keep their focus on their writing. Matt and Ava have an instant connection though, and especially after learning they both live in London, they are determined to try and make a real world relationship work - despite the fact that they do not even know each other's real names until after arriving back in London. Their connection from the retreat is undoubtedly real and they seem to sincerely want to make a relationship work, but being invested in a relationship before you even know what your partner's day to day life looks like certainly has its challenges.

I really enjoyed the first 25% or so of this book, and I enjoyed the last 25%. The middle was rocky. It was rocky for good reason though - the characters were honestly people who probably never would have gotten together had they met under normal circumstances. The things that cause so much conflict for them would have been apparent up front before any real connection was formed and that would have been the end of it. So I GET why the middle of the book was the way it was, but it didn't make it easy to read (at least not for me).
I can handle cringe worthy moments, but it felt like the whole middle of the book was just one giant anxiety inducing cringe fest. I'm a very character driven reader, and I'm all about the HEA, but I spent a good chunk of the middle of the book hoping Matt and Ava would just come to blows and be done with it all.

This was my first Sophie Kinsella book and while I can't honestly say I enjoyed the bulk of it, there was lots to like in the first and last bits of this story, so I won't hesitate to check out something else from this author.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this novel.
Sophie Kinsella's latest book provides just the escape you need. Ava and Matt meet a writing retreat and when they fall for each other, they agree to keep things light and fun by not discussing their past relationships and turmoil. But when they enter back to real life, their lives look very different than expected. Can they make their relationship work or is Ava's eclectic style and Matt's devotion to his parents and their business too hard to overcome?

If you are a fan of Sophie Kinsella or are looking for a light read during these trying times, you won't be disappointed. Kinsella approaches this story with the warmth and humor you expect. The book is a quick read and I appreciate the opportunity to provide my unbiased review after receiving the digital copy from Netgalley.

Once again, Sophie Kinsella pens a can't-put-it-down book about a topic many of us can relate to (and giggle about). This time it's dating and all the hurdles put in place between being single and finding the person you want to share your life with. The protagonist has lofty ideas of who "The One" should be. When she finally does meet him, it seems like a dream come true. At first.

I've been a fan of Kinsella's writing since "Confessions of a Shopaholic" debuted, and each book thereafter has been a fantastic read. "Love Your Life" takes you on an amusing tour of romance from Italy to London that is anything but smooth. Kinsella's signature humor and clever writing are why fans love her books.

Cheers to Sophie Kinsella for providing readers her most hilarious romantic novel when they most need it.
LOVE YOUR LIFE is reminiscent of one of Kinsella's early hits, CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET: a wacky heroine who clashes with her impassive yet enduring romantic interest.
However, In LOVE YOUR LIFE, Ava is a mature version of CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET's Emma Corrigan, and Matt is a warmer, more developed version of Jack.
Amidst her customary romance, Kinsella leads her protagonists and their best mates on honest, relatable glow-ups, that many readers will respond to on their own adult-ish journeys.

I will always have a special place in my heart for two of my earliest Kinsella reads, TWENTIES GIRL and CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET, but LOVE YOUR LIFE is her most current novel that has jumped to the top of my list. I will definitely buy a copy when it is published.

Thank you very much for the ARC Dial Press and Random House Publishing Group!

When looking for love, do you have any deal-breakers? Ava, the main character in Love your Life doesn’t think that she does; she believes in the spark of true love. On the flip side, one of her good friends has her own perfect guy all figured out, down to the distance he lives from the nearest train station, and she’s using the algorithms in a dating app to find him. In a world where many singles turn to online dating rather than meeting people organically, this book is certainly relevant.

I found the story to be unpredictable and fun, and I really grew to care about Ava, Matt and their eclectic group of friends. The unique way in which Ava and Matt meet, as well as how they end up getting to know each other in ‘real life’ was entertaining and also made me reflect on my own life. When we let someone new into our lives, it’s easy to become self-conscious of our own quirks and habits, and maybe we sometimes try to appear as something that we’re not in order to please the other person.

I’ve always considered Sophie Kinsella books to be a perfect summer read, and this was no exception. I was quickly swept into the book, and while there were many light-hearted, comedic moments, it explored some serious aspects of life and relationships that I think most everyone can relate to.

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group and Sophie Kinsella for an egalley of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Romance and comedy are Kinsella’s bread and butter! This frolicking romance of Ava and Matt is enhanced by a bunch of entertaining side characters. The friends were hilarious and helped the plot. I loved the Italian section of the romance and the friends sub-plots. The main characters we’re alright but I found Ava a bit whiny. Overall it had a hilarious comedic story and that’s what I love about Kinsella’s novels. I will definitely recommend it to others who enjoy laughs and love! Thanks NetGalley for letting me take a trip to Italy via a wonderful book!!

I really enjoyed this book but it took them coming back to England before it really got interesting, funny and outrageous. There were a lot of LOL moments!

Love Your Life is another winning story by Sophie Kinsella. I wasn't sure where the author was going with the story a couple of times, so it was pleasantly surprising and not totally predictable. I enjoy Kinsella's books a lot, and this story does not disappoint. Her main character, Ava, is loveable and exasperating but always good-hearted. Kinsella draws the reader into Ava's life as well as the lives of her romantic interest and her best friends. Funny, charming, and sweet.

Every book by Sophie Kinsella is a frothy cup of joy! The way she describes the characters and makes you feel about them is incredible. A great fun story!

Well, I have to say I finished this book and was not at all pleased. I felt it could have been a short story. I kept reading and thinking “okay, when is this book going to start? When am I going to learn more about this protagonist?” and unfortunately that did not happen. I mean, if you’re into very basic romances with cringe worthy scenes....then by all means this is the book for you. On a positive note, I did find this book to very hilarious a couple times.