This was the exact type of book I needed. It’s relatable and enjoyable but nothing life change or thought provoking.

Why does everyone searching for themselves run off to Paris? I have yet to visit but now realize I have myself to blame and should book a trip for self-discovery and adventure.

Definitely a quick and cute read. Thoroughly enjoyed the plot and how the character development was. Cannot wait to see what else happens in the series.

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This is an Australian author. Most books that I read that are by authors that are not from the US tend to be very different and hard to relate to, but this book was not that case. This is the first book in a three-book series, so far.
We begin the book with poor Julie struggling with her job and her overhearing that there will be layoffs. She is embarrassed at her job, when they accuse her of having too much work on her plate. The next day, she receives an urgent email calling for an urgent meeting first thing on Monday in a conference room. These are NEVER good meetings; they ensure that you cannot go back to your desk and gather your things.
Julie ends up taking a “Values Questionnaire” from her friend. Julie is just not having the best weekend. Her sister wakes her up early the next morning wondering where she was. Julie was supposed to go on a family trip with her sister and family. Julie desperately tried to get out of this trip, but was unsuccessful. She hurriedly gets up and dressed and heads over to her sister’s house, who she doesn’t really get along with, but she heads over there purely for her niece and nephew. The trip is full of concessions on Julie’s part starting with music.
Thankfully, Julie brought this “Values Questionnaire” on her trip with the family. Five sheets of questions! That is a lot, but not as much as my 18-page tax questionnaire. Julie has quite the exciting weekend with lots of plot twisting that happens while on her family getaway. She returns to only find out that her entire department is being relocated to another city and they are all going to be let go. Julie is pretty excited to try new things, travel, etc.
We are then taken on the journey of Julie finally finding herself. You will not be disappointed with this book. I look forward to anything else this author writes.

Life is full of many changes. Some are good and some are bad. What if you don't really like the job that you have and want something more? What if you are afraid to make the change? Then, of course, there are the co-workers who seem to want to undermine you at every turn. Enter the ex from her past. Should she give him another chance? This is what Julie is dealing with. Sometimes things are not what they seem. Sometimes you need to discover what lies beneath and then take a step forward.

I really enjoyed this story. It was entertaining and well-written. The characters were great and the story moved at a really nice pace. It was a very nice romance story.

This was the first book I've read from this author. It was an OK chick lit read. I was looking forward to an exciting travel novel but was let down by the superficial and obsessive stance of the main character. Didn't really care for it.
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Journey and adventure. Made me want to travel abroad and read for book there. I wanted to pack my bags and see the world

“Eventually Julie” by Anthea Syrokou is a super fun romantic escape that takes readers to Sydney, London and of course, to Paris!

At 27, Julie has had it with the job she hates, a messy past and the “shoulds” foisted upon her by her family. When an opportunity comes to go to Paris, she jumps on it and soon finds herself entranced by the beauty and sights of the City of Light, where she opens herself to love ... only until a secret sends her back to square one.

Returning home to Sydney, she’s faced with making serious decisions ... will she follow the right path to true love and the career she always wanted? A “finding yourself” story with romance that is highly recommended!

Pub Date 02 Sep 2017

Thanks to Kobo Writing Life and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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I really liked the main character, Julie, as she struggles to find her place and passion in life. More of a chick-lit feel to it but still a fun read.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Overall, the novel was a well blended story of personal growth and international travelogue. I was particularly drawn to the author’s very unique writing voice, which was so refined and detailed that all of the descriptions throughout the text offered an idyllic world to visit.

Often the language felt clunky, preventing smooth reading. Excessive detail (why do I care about the pattern on a vase??) was added to every page. I was drawn to the story, but didn't care much for the main character or any others.
However, the story was entertaining and the vicarious travel was worth reading. The slow start to the book was a little off-putting and could dissaude others from continuing to the heart of the story.
I likely wouldn’t recommend this to others, as it didn’t read as easily as I hoped.

Julie is stuck in rut, unhappy with her job, her life in general. She has been following expectations and not her heart. One day an unexpected encounter with a person from her past opens her eyes and her passport to Paris. While trying to grasp the past she is holding onto is she missing the future ? I can't tell you but we all know that sometimes things don't work out like you wanted but that doesn't mean the change isn't better.
I enjoyed the story, the trip to Paris was amazing. The details and writing made it feel real. The development of the relationships was well done and realistic. But, the details about her clothing, what she was wearing, the textures, colors combos, it was too much. There was one whole page on her outfit, Why ? She was not a clothing designer, he was not a clothing/fashion guy? the detailing threw me way out of the story and just didn't fit. There was another section of the story that just got annoying, the counseling. Her roommate is studying to be a counselor so much of her thoughts/behaviors were psychoanalyzed by her not the one studying it. It read like a counseling outline for a textbook. it was just weird and robotic.
Yes, I am reading the next book. I am curious to see if this new author loosened up a bit and let her characters breath.

This was an entertaining book. Julie is dissatisfied with her life, and feels like she is in a rut. She decides to take action, and has the opportunity to visit Paris. She begins to be true to herself and her passions. I enjoyed this book and would read others by this author.

All things work out if you take the time to sort them out, is what I got from this book. Julie's carried a heavy load of hurt and it's prevented her from moving on and being confident in herself and her relationships. It doesn't help that her relationship with her sister and mom is also quite rocky. When life shakes things up and she loses her job, she finally finds the strength to seek out those adventures she'd always yearned for. I liked this book, I wavered when she wavered and felt such conviction when she did that I couldn't help but admire her passion. Did I mention that I got to read this courtesy of NetGalley, well, my weekend's off to a great start having read two of Anthea's books. The romance gods are satisfied