Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

I really loved the romance between Will and Allie.

I especially like the frienship between Martinband Allie that develops. It was perfect.

The book didn't have a lot of depth and I felt the story could have been more fully developed.

Overall I felt was a fast read, but not for someone seeking a book they can get lost in. More a beach read

The book was undeniably adorable making it a delightful experience. The storyline captured my interest, and I really appreciated the pleasant ambience throughout. However, I wouldn't categorize it as a romance. Additionally, the very long chapters weren't my favorite aspect of the book, which made the reading experience a bit challenging at times. Overall, it had its strengths, but there were also elements that could have been improved.

Ally is a great main character whom I enjoyed. However the romance elements were brief and the pacing didn't really work for me.

kids i am so sorry to say i think i’m gonna dnf this one! i feel like i was attempting to read it so many times and it doesn’t feel worth the effort at this time. i would definitely still recommend it if you liked the hating game, but i fear this is not my cup of tea! thank you

The Plot Twist was an adorably easy read! Watching Allie transition out of her writers block through the combination of her friendship with Martin, a fellow writer, and Will, the cute waiter she keeps running into, was so enjoyable. I was rooting for more than one love story here as this book dove into the personal lives of Allie and Martin, and thankfully we got those happy endings!

Throughout this book, we get to see Allie grow in her sense of self-worth and ability to choose herself and her own joy. I loved seeing her be a strong, independent woman who realized that love makes her stronger, not weaker! Allie’s insistence on standing up for what she believes is right is a beautiful part of this story and her journey as a whole.

This book was so cute and so sweet! It felt like the perfect springtime read. And while it’s set in London- all the vibes are the opposite of the rainy days in springtime England!


Thank you to HarperCollins UK and OneChapter for the opportunity to read and review this book! I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was cute. I loved the storyline of struggling authors finding their way back. I liked that there was such a focus on the Allie and Martin's relationship, because it was a really sweet element to the book. The twist came a little early, in my opinion, but it was a fun addition to the story. I wish we had more into Allie's relationship with Will. They were so cute together, and I wanted to get even more from them. For a romance, I felt like it was light on that. There were a lot of other storylines that I feel like they all kind of got lost in the shuffle.

When Allie and Martin cross paths at a book event they’d both rather not be at, they realise they both have something in common. Writers block. Allie is meant to be writing her next best selling rom com, and Martin his next crime hit but they both can’t think of anything to get them started.

So they decide to help each other out. Allie gives Martin the outline for his next book while Martin tells Allie all about his 20 year marriage that he is trying to save as a starting point for hers. And it works, they both get back into writing!

However it wouldn’t be a romance novel without the male lead. Enter Will, who suddenly inspires Allie to keep writing, but choosing between her career and love is harder than she first thought. So what will she do when she might have to choose between them both?

I really liked how this was different from a traditional romance and almost had two storylines running through it. Do I want to read Martins romance now? Definitely!

Thank you Eleanor Goymer, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this advanced reader copy of The Plot Twist. It comes out on the 25th March and it’s definitely worth a read for any romance fan.

First of all, A huge thank you to netgalley and Elenor Goymer for letting me read an ARC of the plot twist. I enjoyed it quite a bit. This story was very thought invoking and interesting. I felt as though that this book was more about self discovery than romance. The romance between allie and will felt like a subplot, not the main plot line. I understand how it can be hard to juggle many major tropes that are not related in the book. In this case it was self discovery, Romance, and A found family. The pacing of this book was slower than i expected and and i felt that the romance between Allie and Will was underdeveloped. However, i thoroughly enjoyed the father-daughter dynamic between Martin and Allie. I really appreciated the plot of them being each others writing buddies. In the end , i decided to give this book 3 stars . I look forward to see Eleanor Goymer grow as an author and create more beautiful works.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, One More Chapter and the author for providing me with an advanced reader copy for review purposes!

The plot twist follows Allie, a romance author, that after publishing several bestsellers, finds herself facing writer's block.

It took me a little bit to get into this book, mainly because of the long chapters (but that's a me problem!). It's a nice, lighthearted read that keeps you entertained. I really enjoyed all the parts about the writer life and the mentor realtionship with Martin! I think the romance deserved a little more attention, in order to be developed better and feel more real. They had just a few scenes, and some of them felt disconnected from the rest of the story.

I wanna put 2.75. I was so excited with this book but then as i continue to read it, i had difficulty moving forward. The very small conflict became big because of communication issue which makes the MC life harder. It's a nice story, predictable but somehow once the first hurdle is passed its a little easier to read.

I REALLY wanted to like this book. 

The premise sounded so good and at the start, it worked.. until it didn't.

I feel like there was so much focus on her growing friendship with Martin, and her inability to write a new romance novel, that it felt like the actual romance in THIS novel was missing. I kept waiting for more information about Will and their relationships, but it never really came. I felt like I knew more about her editor than I knew about Will at the end of the story, so I never really cared if the relationship made it.

Overall, I enjoyed the book but it didn't feel like it fulfilled what was promised.

This book did not disappoint! I absolutely adored the characters, this book had such a homey feel to it that I can’t explain, and the cover is beautiful

2,5 🌟
Sadly, I wasn’t too fond of this book. It all started with me strongly disliking the main character, which had an effect on the story as a whole for me. I thought the main character was naïve, selfish, and the decisions she made did not resemble her age. So many of the main character’s problems could’ve been solved by communicating like an adult, which sadly she didn’t most of the time.
I did really like the storyline of Angie and Martin, even though I also disliked Martin at times.
I liked Will, but at times I felt like his love for Allie made him rather blind.
I’m sure this book will be perfect for others, but personally it wasn’t my cup of tea!

A really enjoyable, cosy read, and loved that it was a bit predictable in parts which made it nice and uplifting and I got what I came for!
Allie and Martin are both authors of different genres, and after meeting at a party find out they are both in a writing rut so decide to switch things up a bit and team up to see if they can help each other get over their writers block (loved their banter!). I loved the build up with Allie and cute waiter Will and how their connection ends up being the tonic Allie needs to get the words on the pages for her book and although there wasn't much 'on-screen' spice/romance, it kind of fitted the energy for the book (in a good way). Although at times I wanted Allie to take that leap of faith and stop being so cautious, at the same time I can resonate as I am 35yo F and I am definitely more cautious and reserved the older I get so can understand some of her reservations. I really loved the dynamics between Martin and his wife and it was beautiful to see the love still there. Jess is the friend everyone needs to just say it as it is! I did really enjoy this, it was an easy, cute read and was just a perfect blend for me.

This book was the perfect balance of a romantic fantasy and realistic characters to keep you hopeful. The protagonist is so immediately relatable and lovable. The plot is a realistic publishing adventure that didn't read as cliche. The mundane settings are beautiful and tangibly described. Her flat was so expertly explained and sounded like heaven. The parties felt claustrophobic and loud. I could feel the night air as she met Martin. I will definitely be coming back for more from Eleanor Goymer!

Another well written and enjoyable book from Eleanor Goymer. I loved the sense of found family, friendship, and having the ability to overcome anything now matter how trivial. Eleanor has a lovely way of writing, I feel like a lot of personality shines through her books and I'm pleased to say I really did enjoy The Plot Twist.

I loved the plot of Martin and Allie swapping story plots and particularly enjoyed seeing how their friendship developed, and while it was obvious to me who Martin's son was very early on, I still enjoyed seeing it all come to fruition and thoroughly enjoyed Will and Allie's romance.

Overall, a lovely romance with some of my favourite themes.

2 stars! 🌟 Huge thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter & NetGalley for the ARC! 💌 This is my honest, unsolicited, slightly frustrated opinion.

You know that moment when you're excited to read a book because the premise sounds SO GOOD, but then reality hits like a badly timed plot twist? Yeah… that was me with The Plot Twist.

Okay, so we’ve got Allie—bestselling romance author with a case of writer’s block ✍️ (relatable). She teams up with grumpy crime novelist Martin, and along the way, she meets Will, a swoon-worthy caterer. Sounds like a fun bookish rom-com, right? Well, the execution left me scratching my head more than swooning. 🤨

📖 The good:
✨ The friendship between Allie and Martin was sweet! 🫶 Their banter had potential, and honestly, I was more invested in their dynamic than the romance.
✨ Fast-paced and easy to read. It didn’t drag, so I’ll give it that. ⏳

📖 The not-so-good:
❌ The romance was barely there. Like, Will who?? 🤷‍♀️ I swear we got more half-baked interactions than actual chemistry. The relationship felt rushed, shallow, and lowkey transactional. 🥴
❌ Allie… girl. She’s in her 30s but makes decisions like a teen in a Wattpad fic. 🤦‍♀️ I wanted to root for her, but she kept sabotaging herself in ways that made zero sense.
❌ The book juggles too many themes but doesn’t fully commit to any. There’s feminism, publishing drama, romance, found family—but all of it felt surface-level and underdeveloped.
❌ The pacing was weird. ⏭️ Scenes would cut off abruptly, and we’d jump to the next day with no real buildup. Emotional connection? Nonexistent. 🚫💖

Honestly, this had all the makings of a great book, but the execution fell flat. 📉 If it had been longer, with more depth to the romance and characters, it could've worked! As it stands, I just felt underwhelmed. 😕

Final verdict? ⭐⭐ for potential and a few enjoyable moments, but this plot twist did NOT have me gasping in delight.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collin’s for this advanced copy of The Plot Twist.

Overall: I’d give it a 3.25 stars out of 5

I really struggled to get into this book. I’m not sure why it’s marketed towards cartoon cover romance, when it’s really more literary fiction. By the end it was cute, but I don’t think it’s marketed correctly.

I loved this! The different relationships between Allie/Martin and Allie/Will are so heartwarming and dynamic. Allie drove me a little crazy sometimes, and I just kept yelling at my book "TELL THEM!" But I know that was part of the story, just so frustrating. I do wish I could read Allie's books that she's written (including the last 2!). Thank you so much to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!

2.5⭐

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to review this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Blurb: Allie Edwards is a romance author down with writer's block and befriends an old man named Martin, a once-upon-a-time great crime author, who also can't seem to write anything he deems of substance, and after bonding over their mutual struggles, they decide to swap genres, and write each other's plots. While her friendship (and mentorship) with Martin's on the rise, she also strikes up a romance with the caterer from the same party she met Martin, named Will.

My favorite part about this book was Martin. I said it before, but his grumpy but loving vibe is synonymous from Mr. Feeny from Boy Meets World. Watching his friendship with Allie was akin to father and daughter and watching him rekindle his relationship with his wife was also heartwarming.

Unfortunately, that is mainly what I liked with this book. This book had a lot of potential for me, but Allie was hard to like and I found myself wanting to reach in the book and shake her for her actions and even the way she treats Martin and Will, tbh. I think this wasn't more of a romance for me, because her romance with Will felt secondary to her friendship with Martin because it seemed forced and there wasn't much chemistry. Additionally, all of the side plots of the book, for ex: her new publisher Jake (who btw I thought at first was going to be her love interest LOL?), and Martin's relationship diluted most of the story. It was too busy for me and none of the plots were well-developed, muddying the story for me so I was unable to enjoy it as much.