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I was a little skeptical of this book at first, I’m not going to lie. The description was right up my alley! (I’m a total sucker for a “meet cute” with lots of twists and turns) although, I was hesitant in reading this book, I will say it was well done! A little long in places, but overall a really good read!

I will say that I did not anticipate the ending!! 🔥 (I won’t spoil it, but wow! I was impressed!)

I hope that as the reader, you will give this book the patience it deserves (because what happens is totally worth it!)

This book had so much potential. I was intrigued from the beginning but I felt like all the time in between the ten years of Feb 4 were just fillers. I wanted to see what happened with Sexy Irish Guy! Olivia to me wasn’t the most likable character either. Plus she was hurtful to Liam and then all of a sudden once the relationship with Sexy Irish Guy falls through she realizes she still loves him. This book just fell flat for me in general.

Where else would a hopeful screen-writer work other than a hipster-sounding coffeeshop in LA? This is where Olivia Ross finds herself on February 4, 2003 on a particularly busy day. Wouldn't fate have it that she meets an up-and-coming actor and though they don't instantly hit it off, they make a pact that in 10 years they will meet at that coffeeshop and that he will star in Olivia's screenplay. On that day over the next decade, a series of coincidences occur that almost make it seem cursed: a day continuously filled with revelations, drama, and heartbreak. However, every year the question still looms: will her nameless actor actually show up on February 4, 2013?

As the title suggests, there were several twists on my initial assumptions about the book from reading the description. First, the book gives off vibes that it is strictly romance. Though romance certainly plays a role, Olivia's journey focuses on self-discovery and friendship as much as her romantic endeavors. Second, the description led me to believe we would hear the perspectives of both Olivia and the actor whereas we only hear from Olivia's POV. I think I actually preferred this because I was really wondering whether this man would show up in 2013...and isn't that the point? To wonder if they will both be there? Finally, I wasn't expecting the chapters to be more like a yearly diary style and it took me awhile to adapt to the style. It didn't hinder the character development, especially with Liam who really ended up being a Redford. This man is a saint! He just really loves Olivia and she just spends 10 years pushing him away!! Talk about a bright character, and plot device in the book.

Overall, I really enjoyed this change of pace for a typical romcom and the references to pop culture in the early 2000s (honestly can't believe I'm STILL watching Grey's Anatomy!) and following along Olivia's journey of friendship, development, and love.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Oh this had such potential but sadly fell flat for me. Olivia was a highly unlikable character. She treated her ex Liam horribly then wondered why she also was treated awful by men. She doesn't love Liam in the beginning and says he doesn't get her sense of humor. Then from the middle of the book to the very end, she realizes she's been in love with him. What is even going on?

Calling all romcom book lovers, Plot Twist by Bethany Turner is for you! I LOVED this ground hog day-esque love story set in LA over ten years. Olivia Ross's entire life changes one day at her local coffee shop when she meets a handsome actor who says in ten years he'll star in her yet to be written screenplay. From that day on every year on the day the stars align for Olivia and crazy things happen. I loved seeing so much of a character's life play out and the growth and change she gets to have! Turner's writing is funny and makes for fast reading!

I really tried with this book. I did. But man... Sometimes the description falls so short of how the book can turn out. This was just plain boring and from the 1st CH I was like you got to be kidding me girl. She instantly irritated me and that's hard to do. After that, it was like a snowball of not quite thought-out plots. I really don't, even now, see what the book was supposed to be about. Fate and serendipity maybe?

And to top it off I can tell that author maybe visited CA a handful of times. When in the first few pages there are name drops for famous franchises that people who don't live in CA think all CA swear by you kinda get that feeling.

As always thank you NetGalley for this ARC

Wow, just wow. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and what an introduction. I couldn’t put this book down. Navigating ten years with Olivia was an angsty, emotional roller coaster and I loved it. I honestly didn’t see how things were going to work out for her. She seemed to have everything going against her, but I absolutely loved the ending and read it with tears in my eyes. My advice...go into this book blind. It’s unique and fresh, hopeful and romantic. Can’t recommend it enough.

I wanted to like this book but it just didn't do it for me. I don't love stories about love triangles (this could've been my bad for not reading the summary in full). Love triangles are so 2005 and Twilight.

<spoiler> I did not like the ending that Hamish wasn't even the right person??? I would've been a lot happier if he was the right person but they didn't click or something </spoiler>

I thought this would be an interesting read as the encounter from the blurb sounded really interesting. Sadly, this book just didn’t work for me and maybe it’s just a me thing.

The book begins on February 4th, 2003 with an encounter that Olivia will never forget and it also will play a huge role in her life on the same day for the next ten years. I can’t recall reading a book like this besides maybe One Day in December which I couldn’t get into so my brain is a little hazy on how that one worked out.

I can’t say that I ever connected to Olivia but I did like that she didn’t give up on her dream of writing a script even if it took longer than she had first anticipated. The rest of her life was kind of a mess which I get. No life is perfect and we all do rash things but a lot of her actions were pretty selfish, especially when it came to her friend and ex-boyfriend.

Spoilers in this next Paragraphs:

There is one thing that I can’t stand and that is cheating. Although Olivia wasn’t in a relationship at the time, her ex was and she kissed him not only once but twice when he was in two different relationships, one being her friend. That is just not okay and it really turned me off.

It also made me not like Liam because in the beginning he was this laid back guy and then when they broke up and she found herself in a relationship with his friend who cheated on her, Liam had a lot to say about it but also does the same thing. It doesn’t matter if you only have eyes for one person, don’t be in a relationship or stay far away from the person who keeps trying to get you back but then still walks away.

End of Spoilers.

The plot does match the title as it definitely didn’t turn out like I thought it would but I also think the plot was bogged down by all of the celebrity name dropping and the drama of Olivia’s life.

Overall, this was okay but it just wasn’t a book for me as I’m just not the right reader for it.

Plot Twist by Bethany Turner is a fun, joyful book about friendship, love, pursuing your dreams, and being courageous. I love how the book follows Olivia over the course of a decade of February 4ths. The ending is not what you'd expect (plot twist, after all!) but it is just perfect. It's hard to say whether Olivia's love stories or her friendship with Fiona was better, but both just made this story come to life.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free advanced ebook copy. All opinions are my own.

This book features such an original plot concept that I think Bethany Turner was rather gutsy to write this one. Personally I think that her risk paid off, and she managed to pull it off. But I do think that there are a couple of important details that need to ring true for the reader.
1) He or she needs to be a fan of 90's/early 2000's pop culture. There are quite a few references to television shows and movies. If someone does not enjoy movie stars, they may not appreciate this book. This fact is only somewhat true for me, but I was definitely able to follow along.
2) He or she needs to be a fan of author Bethany Turner. This is definitely true of me. I have read all of her other books, and I think she is hilarious. I definitely had several laugh-out-loud moments. Turner has mastered the rom-com genre.
Yet if this had been my first book by this author, I might have paused in the middle because for a little bit, the story seemed stuck. I was getting a bit annoyed at the main character for not moving on. But I hung with it because I knew by the end of the book, my feelings of enjoyment would return. And they definitely did.

So what is the gutsy move? Basically the "live action" scenes all happen on February 4th from 2003 to 2013. Writing about one particular day each year was certainly original. The author definitely had to have vision to have all of the details come together.
Does the book live up to its name? I would say so. Not surprisingly, the biggest plot twist happens near the end of the book. (I definitely did not figure out that part!) Along the way, there were actually quite a few plot twists - unexpected details that could not be anticipated. For happening over such a long span of time, I thought that everything connected well. Yet even in the midst of varying directions, there was an element of predictability that will appeal to the reader.
This book did take me in many directions. When I finished reading, I couldn't stop thinking about the book. That is a sign for me of a book that I want to recommend. Sometimes a person wants to be surprised, and that element definitely fits this book.
I did get to read an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. I appreciate the publisher letting me read this one. All opinions are my own.

What a fun, unique, and just plain GREAT take on a romantic comedy.

Writer Olivia works for a greeting card company but is not so secretly working on a screenplay and would love to be in a serious relationship. She is 30, after all. She also is convinced that she will never be the leading lady - only a supporting character. This mindset messes with her in a number of ways...and really, there's too much to attempt a summary so here are my bullet points for your review reading pleasure:

The relationship with her longtime best friend is basically, the best
The card quotes are awesome
The timeline that follows our heroine through the years is well paced and interesting
There is plenty of sassy repartee and a ton of laugh out loud moments
I was surprised multiple times - and frankly, that doesn't happen very often in this genre

The most important takeaway: this book was a pleasure to read and I definitely recommend it!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book was an ok rom com read. The differing perspectives was a tad annoying at times, but the theme was cute and it was a quick read.

I loved the premise of this book and think it would make a darling movie!
Olivia has made a deal to reunite with a man she met a coffee shop on the same day 10 years later. We get a glimpse of what changes in Olivia’s life year to year.
A lot of great dramatic and comedic moments. A fun and lighthearted read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was such a fun romcom that feels like the plot of a movie playing out. Plot Twist follows aspiring screenwriter Olivia Ross over a ten year span after they have the perfect meet cute in a coffee shop on February 4th and they make a pact to meet back at the same coffee shop in 10 years. Olivia will have her screenplay written and he will star in her movie. The book follows Olivia over the next ten as she struggles to write her screenplay, navigates friendships and love all in preparation to meet up with the mystery actor she made a deal with.

Each chapter jumps one year to the same date, February 4th. I really liked that the book was set up this way because it kept the plot moving fairly quickly. My only problem is that the chapters could become a bit confusing because not only are we getting Olivia's POV in the present but we also get her POV from the past year. Sometimes the chapters felt a bit bogged down by info because the reader is playing catchup and trying to move forward as well.

Overall this was a delightful read and I could totally see Plot Twist being made into a movie. It is full of romcom tropes, side characters, suprises and the perfect ending that leaves you smiling. Rating 3.5/5 stars.

I love the format of this book, peeking into one character’s journey on one day a year for a span of time. This can sometimes leave the reader feeling like, “wait did I miss something?,” but overall the author handles it well. A cute story that I quickly got into, and I enjoyed watching Livi’s progression throughout her career and with her best friend -, arguably more than the romance!

Plot Twist
By Bethany Turner
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🎬Aspiring screen writer Olivia meets a handsome actor with whom she makes a pact: in ten years they will come back to this same coffee shop and make a movie together.

👍🏼A fun premise of a book.

👎🏼The execution of this book just wasn’t there. It tried to go in so many directions and didn’t end up doing any of them well. The character development was nonexistent and super frustrating as a reader.

❎A fun idea that didn’t pan out. Skip this one, there are much better brain candy books out there.

Thank you @netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

**I was given a free arc of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

Plot Twist is a fun quick read. Sometimes I got a little bogged down with all of the telling vs. showing, and for me the pacing was very out of tune until right at the very end. If you like sweet rom coms and quick beachy reads then this is definitely for you. It has kind of a clunky start, but you forget about it once it gets going. It's much more a story of finding yourself than what I would consider a true blue romance and it never sexy, so if that's something you look for then this may be a bit light.

I really wanted to love this book but there was too much that made me cringe at the end of the day to rate it much higher. The premise and synopsis sounds great in theory. I was thinking Serendipity meets One Day vibes. I also really enjoyed the witty banter. It was definitely comedic and gave me some good chuckles.

What I couldn’t figure out was what this book was about: was it about the guy she met at the cafe? Not really. It was more about her and her best friend, who acted like 16-20 year olds rather than 30-40 year olds. As someone who grew up in L.A., I enjoyed the cultural references but Fionas life just wasn’t even remotely plausible in my mind and she more often rubbed me the wrong way. Lastly, Olivia was not a relatable character and at times was toxic. Her attitude and negative outlook on life made it super difficult to enjoy the book. She did not deserve the person she ended up with.

I really appreciated the concept behind it and the writing was enticing but a decade was too drawn out and there was too much unnecessary information. This is more a Comedy than a RomCom.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher Thomas Nelson for an E-ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was just ok for me. I was frustrated with the two main characters a lot it seemed like they were too old to still be trying to figure out their lives, and while I know it’s fiction I still just felt it was too much for her to be working on one screenplay for so long and then of course she gets everything she wants in the end. It was fine but I did fine myself annoyed with the characters for most of the book.