The Escape Diaries is a lighthearted, quirky read with a mix of humor and romance. The characters are fun, and the premise of life on the run adds an interesting twist. It’s not the deepest story, but it’s an entertaining and easy read for fans of romantic comedies.

I loved how Mazie channeled movie and TV programs to help her during her escape. Even so Mazie really is not the best escape artist ever. She stays out more by luck than skill. It is like watching a train wreck. You know that she should not do what she is doing but you can’t stop watching. She goes from one bad situation to another but somehow comes out on top.

Read the Escape Diaries for a quick fun read. There are some great characters that help Mazie. I loved Ben Labeck (read the book for his real first name). He is good looking, very smart and a real gentleman. Muffin, the dog, is a real scene-stealer. Eddie and Rico are two wonderful teenager characters. They add a lot to the humor in the book. But the very best side character is Magenta who wears a variety of costumes but is a true friend when you need one.

It takes awhile to find out who the bad guy really is. The program that Mazie and friends set up to out him is great. Mazie is free at the end of the book but not all is resolved. According to the note at the end of the book Juliet Rosetti "is plotting new escapades for Mazie Maguire.” Sound like there is more fun in store.

I liked but didn't love this story. Mostly because it was hard to actually connect with the heroine. She was just really hard to like, and I ended up not really caring what happened to her.

When I first read this book, I gave it a five star rating . . . but I never actually wrote a review. Well, it is time for that review and it most definitely still earns its five stars.
Although The Escape Diaries is classified as a romance, the romance is simply a side note. This book is a straight up comedy. I decided to re-read it because I have read several dark, intense novels lately. I needed a change of pace and it really delivered.
Mazie is in prison for murdering her husband who really needed to be done away with. She’s innocent of course, but no one believes her, especially her psychotic mother-in-law. Anyway, she escapes, with the help of a tornado, which starts the spiral of one improbable event after another.
There is a love interest, but that is not the most interesting part of the plot. It is the situations Mazie gets herself into and out of that make the book so much fun.
I did not realize there were sequels and I will definitely read them. I have to find out what other crazy things happen to Mazie. And really, things seem to happen to her. It’s not really her fault.
If you are a fan of Stephanie Plum or Izzy Spellman, you will love Mazie Maguire. Give her a try.
This book was sent to me by NetGalley in return for an honest review.