I loved the setting for this novel. Also the cover is very cute and what drew me to the book in the first place. Would recommend.

Thank you net galley for an advanced copy.

👶🍺Book Review:
Title: The Sweet Spot
Author: Amy Poeppel
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/3 stars

Description from Netgalley:
"Poeppel brings her signature “big-hearted, charming” (The Washington Post) style to this wise and joyful novel that celebrates love, hate, and all of the glorious absurdity in between."

Greenwich Village, a spectacular borrowed brownstone, a bar in the basement called "The Sweet Spot," and three women who become an unlikely trio- Lauren, Melinda, and Olivia. Brought together by a baby that ends up in their care but belongs to not one of them. Interesting, right? It's definitely messy around here! Each one has their own stories, but they all somehow tie into each other's regardless of age or background.

“The Sweet Spot” by Amy Poeppel is an absolute gem! The characters are wonderfully crafted, each bringing their own charm and quirks to the story. The plot is engaging and filled with heartwarming moments that keep you hooked from start to finish. The humor and wit throughout the book make it an incredibly enjoyable read. I highly recommend this delightful novel to anyone looking for a feel-good story that will leave you smiling!

Fun and fast read. Amy's writing just jumps off the page and makes this a heartwarming and cozy read. Truly enjoyed it!

I loved this book so much & have recommended it to so many of my friends! It was fantastic & unputdownable. I truly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of this author's work.

This is a fun read that I really enjoyed. The premise is fun and different, and the characters are quirky and individually interesting. I especially like the Greenwich Village setting! 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I picked this up because of the comparisons to Full House and could see the similarities! Overall very charming and moving.

This story is definitely quirky and feels a little chaotic, but that may have very well been the intention of the author. The characters and plot are pretty wild, but it is a fun read. I enjoyed it more and more as the story went on and I got to know the characters. I wish the bar itself would have been a little more central to the story. Not my favorite of Poeppels, but she will definitely continue to be an auto-buy author for me. A++ for the cover art!

Very entertaining. Some plot points are a bit of a stretch but I loved being immersed in this story. I could picture the pottery, the messy Village house, the cozy bar, the school lobby...every detail was clear and spot on. Very much like a good Laurie Colwin novel. I'll definitely read more of this author.

This was a cute, feel-good novel with a cutie-pie family at the center — but the pacing felt off to me. From the blurb, I assumed it would be heavily focused on the time after Baby gets left while Mom and Dad chase each other around, but there was a lot of buildup instead. Had there been more temporal balance, I would have adored The Sweet Spot.

The Sweet Spot is a funny, heartwarming and ultimately uplifting story of finding and making your own sweet spot in life. A cast of loveable, exasperating and unique characters come together in an unlikely event: caring for Melinda's ex-husband's baby. Melinda never expected her husband of 30 years to leave her-let alone for famous home-makeover tv icon Felicity, creator of her own highly curated namesake brand. Lauren Shaw, a ceramic artist, has been commissioned to design pieces for Felicity's store, and must somehow find time to create more pieces than she ever has-all the while managing her three very active children, untrained dog and her brilliant but bumbling husband Leo-on top of adjusting moving boroughs into a large, rambling brownstone. Olivia, working as an assistant buyer at Felicity, has the unfortunate luck of a run-in with Melinda at the store that goes viral. When Russell (the ex-husband) runs off after Felicity, who is taking on a new project in LA, Melinda is left with the baby (although she bares some responsibility for this due so some "light" revenge she has enacted). The book is told in 3 acts with chapters from different character's perspectives. You will find yourself laughing, cringing and raising a glass at the end. Amy Poeppel has created a gem of a story, with NYC serving as a great backdrop.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

This author is a new favorite of mine, so I was super excited to read this book. And...I loved it! This is the story of a group of friends in New York who are brought together by the twists and turns of life and an unexpected baby. It's about the bonds between biological families and the families that we create with friends. The characters are flawed but charming, and the Greenwich Village setting is so fun to read. I love how this author writes characters who are quirky and real and relatable. Thank you for the advance copy!

Oh, how I adore Amy Poeppel! Her whimsy and character development is unparalleled, and I will continue to read all the things she cares to share with us. Plus, this one has my dream setting of a brownstone in NYC. Some slight HIMYM vibes for me.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

I found this one surprisingly funny but obviously lacking in the romance department. It was kinda of a miss in terms of if I would recommend to a friend.

enjoyed this book overall! It was difficult to get into at first, but once the characters began to cross paths and interact with each other, it picked up and started to hold my attention.

The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel is such a fun story to read! This book has so many fantastic characters that are quirky and engaging. The writing is so wonderful and reminds me of Sophie Kinsella. There are lots of humorous moments and the characters grow so much as the plot develops, which adds a heartwarming element to the book. I am looking forward to reading more from this author!

This is the second book I have read by this author and I loved it. This book is funny and sweet and manic. It proves that it does truly "take a village" to raise a child, and in the process, turn enemies into friends and learn about forgiveness.

I felt like all the characters were well-written, and I understood the ones I didn't like. The kids were very funny and provided even more comic relief throughout the book. I was very happy with the ending.

This is a great light read.

I am off to get more of her books!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions are mine and freely expressed.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. so warm and fuzzy and exactly what I needed to read. i love sweet found family relationships and light drama and this was just the perfect mix of all of it.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy. all thoughts are my own.

I adored The Sweet Spot. It took me a little bit to figure out how it was going to play out but I really enjoyed how the characters joined forces to take care of a baby together. The story was so unique and different but included all the drama you could want among a group of strangers. Highly recommend this book for when you are tired of the same old story line!

Thank you to Amy Poeppel, Atria Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was perfectly darling and sweet, yet had enough drama and heart for me to fall for the characters and their foibles. We follow three women and a few men and how their lives intersect amongst work/life/family transition in each of their lives. It was witty, clever, and made me smile. My one qualm was it was longer than it needed to be. I felt a tiny drag by the time it finally finished, but it didn't take away from the enjoyment!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the complimentary e-copy of this book.