I received a copy of The Single Girl's Calendar by Erin Green from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was intrigued by the summary and I am happy to report that the book did not disappoint. Yes, the plot was a little predictable and the lead character made me want to throw my hands up at times, but it was a fun read - and a quick read. A great rom-com to unwind with!

This was a pleasant little read, a bit of chick-lit to escape into and while away some time, but I couldn't help getting annoyed by Esme just a little bit too much. She dithers and dallies, places too much stock in a traditional happily-ever-after and for a while I despaired of her ever really maturing and seeing the light. The men in her life weren't much better, most of them too typecast for my taste. A twist here and there and one decent man made it a worthy read though, and I enjoyed it in the end.

The Single Girls Calendar by Erin Green a funny and sweet read to while away the day with. Erin Green is a great author, she is funny, witty and honest about life and I will definitely be looking at this author again in the future. The whole premise of the calendar intrigued me a calendar that gave you a task to complete every day to get your mind off your break up, after all when you have been part of a couple for so long that you become a part of a whole rather than a whole person yourself it’s difficult to rectify the situation and I think the calendar premise is a good idea. I could understand where Esme was coming from as a character she wasn’t always likable but who is all of the time, I kind of liked that about her.
There are lots of people and stories in this book so if like me you read while doing something else it could get a little confusing but I ended up ignoring everything else and just focusing on the book to get it all in, it was that good. I’m so glad I picked this book up, I was in two minds as I seem to have read a few books about single women in the thirty’s but this brought a whole new flow and story to it making it well worth the time to read.

I really enjoyed The Single Girl's Calendar, and it was the first book I have read by Erin Green. It is quite funny in places, and heart wrenching in others, in ways you wouldn't predict as you first start to read the book.

I loved the concept of the Single Girl's Calendar, a task a day style calendar to help you get over a break up and its exactly what Esme needs after she discovers her boyfriend of 7 years has been cheating on her. Within a couple of days she has change significant parts of her life much to the bemusement of her friends and family.

Unfortunately I really disliked Esme at times, she just grated on my nerves a bit, and frankly I agreed with her new house mate Asa's assessment of her character. She doesn't seem to be capable of thinking for herself half the time. Whereas Asa well he is fabulous, I really took to him early on and then when you learn more about him, well I think I fell a bit in love myself.

There are assorted secrets involving all of the housemates in Esme's new flatshare, and just why is her brother hanging around the whole time. I loved the sibling banter though between Esme and Kane.

With 4 male housemates, 2 female colleagues, a best friend, a brother, an ex-boyfriend and a next door neighbour all vying for space in the book, I found it was a bit slow at times, while trying to get them all straight in my head, and even after that although I really enjoyed the book, I can't put my finger on it, but the best I can say is it was missing the x-factor!

This is the first book I've read published in 2018, and its certainly an encouraging start to a year of new releases ahead, and I'd certainly look at other books by the author.

Thank you to Netgalley and Aria for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I enjoyed the characters and the plot of this book, but I felt like it was 100 pages too long. Because the story line was very predictable, the details in some parts became tedious and boring. Overall, The Single Girl's Calendar is a good beach read, especially if you don't mind skimming parts every now and again.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the Publishers Aria for this review copy, given in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Melanie from Aria for organising and giving me the opportunity to be part of the Blog Tour.

My first Erin Green book, and what a delightful book it was! The first thing that caught my attention was the fact that it was based in Birmingham. Almost straight away, I was reading about places that I have been to many times, living just outside the Birmingham area. It was great to hear of places such as Broad Street, Symphony Hall, Victoria Square and Edgbaston. Straight away, I connected myself to the story and the characters and as I was reading it I could hear the characters talking in their Brummie accent!

The book begins with Esme, a nearly 30 year old stationery clerk who just wants to settle down with her boyfriend, Andrew, after 7 years of being with him. She plans a romantic evening in the hope that he will eventually take the hint and propose. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite happen like that after Esme finds an earring in her bed, which isn’t hers. Packing her bags and leaving him, she moves into a shared house with four male housemates. Her best friend gives her a challenge of completing The Single Girls Handbook, a calendar which has a different task every day to overcome heartache.

This was a lovely inspiring book. I laughed my way through the first half of the book and reached for the tissues for the second. When I started to read it, I did think it was going to be a laugh-a-minute romantic comedy book, but whilst it had a lot of funny moments, there was a point when it changed into a life inspiring, thoughtful and romantic story. The characters were all likeable (yes, even Jonah!) but my favourite had to be Asa. His story goes to show that you shouldn’t judge a peacock by his feathers!

A wonderful book! Very enjoyable and highly recommended!