Turner's books all have some unique twist and this one is no different. The book takes place on the same day, February 4th, over a period of ten years. It's interesting seeing how things and relationships have changed in Olivia's life from year to year. Sometimes I was cheering her on, othertimes I was mad at her for being an idiot. HA It's a story of love, second chances, hope, and especially friendship. As Olivia would put it, "Fi and I had the bond that never fades--that of pee in our pants" (location 778).

Olivia believes she's a supporting character, not a leading lady, but she can sure be dramatic. I enjoyed her witty banter and even the thoughts in her head. "Dear people of Sri Lanka, Please don't take it personally if I'm completely butchering the authenticity of your culture. I promise it's not personal. I'd be just as clueless about Boise" (location 105).

It's nice to read about someone who has made great mistakes and learned from them. It's fun to see someone following their dream. i enjoyed the twists and the quirky "can't believe it" encounters. It was a fun read.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

I loved the concept of this book. A screenwriter meets an actor in a coffee shop on February 4, 2003 and they agree to meet again in 10 years. They don't exchange names or contact information. Each "chapter" is the same date in the following year and only the day. There is some background included, but mostly, it's the crazy things that happen on that day.

This is such a wild ride of happenstance and circumstances that lead up to the final day. As the title suggests, so many plot twists are thrown into this book. It's a great story that makes you think "what if" about your own life. It's very...ironic...

The book is full of cultural references and nostalgia, famous movies and music. Near misses and happy endings. Friendships and romances. There are so many things to connect to that make you feel invested in this story! My chief complaint, if anything, was the main character feeling like she was a supporting character to her own life because everyone needs to feel like the lead character, but that was all part of the charm, as well. Great summer read!

"Plot Twist" is a quick and lovely adult romance about the power of friendship and the hardships of fighting for your biggest dreams, filled with coincidences and loads of laughter.

On February 4, 2003, Olivia, an aspiring screen writer, has a chance encounter with an handsome actor, who might just end up being the man of her dreams.
They both click immediately and their magical meet-cute ends with both of them agreeing to meet up again in the same place, ten years in the future, when they‘ll hopefully have achieved the success they‘re trying to gain. Olivia never even catches his name, but in the following decade, their pact never leaves her mind.
We follow her through many February 4th‘s, each one full of coincidences and ironies, and each one making her question if she will see her handsome stranger again - all while almost missing out the real-life rom-com playing out right before her eyes…

"Plot Twist" was such a quick and easy read - I was immediately sucked into it, had loads of fun reading it, and ended up being so invested in Olivia‘s story that I was only able to put it down once!

I really enjoyed the concept of this romance: how we only got to see these tiny glimpses into Liv‘s life; how we were thrown into just a single day of each year - it was really captivating and kept the plot going very smoothly! There was a constant build up of anticipation and excitement about what could possibly happen next - especially since every February 4th was so full of events, one more entertaining and amusing than the last one.

I‘ve got the say that parts of "Plot Twist" did seem a bit over the top; there were a few moments that seemed so unlikely that I was shaking my head in amused astonishment (with a big smile on my face, because I didn’t mind, and personally really enjoyed the paths the story took).
In the end, life is just a collection of unlikely coincidences, and that unlikeliness really suited the charm of the whole novel since we were striving towards this typical Hollywood rom-com cliche from the very beginning!
If you don‘t take this novel too seriously and just lay back to enjoy the ride full of crazy coincidences, it‘s gonna be so much fun!

One of my favorite parts of this novel was its humor! There were many pop culture references (which is to be expected given the Hollywood setting) and Liv was a hilarious character (when she wasn’t drowning in self pity and love sickness, that is).
"Plot Twist" was a very lighthearted novel, although Bethany Turner didn’t shy away from including heart break and personal crises into her book, which made it perfectly rounded.

I must say that I was a little irritated by our characters - especially Fiona as a whole characters was so quirky that it overwhelmed me a bit at times. Considering they were all in their thirties, they generally all acted overly childish and continuously made poor life decisions - but I loved them all anyways!

Additionally, I loved where the romance was coming from and where it ended up going, but the never ending back and forth between the characters was so frustrating to me!
It surely was as heartbreaking as probably intended, and I get why our characters acted the way they did at certain points, but the amount of miscommunication and running away from each other inevitably made me a bit sad - they would have saved YEARS of sadness if they both would have been honest and open at the same time for just once!

I’m also really not a fan of cheating in novels, and although these parts were handled with care in my opinion, I didn’t like how a few side characters were treated like some kind of consolation prize because their partners couldn‘t get who they actually wanted - they really didn’t deserve that.

But in the end, I loved how everything wrapped up! I was so full of anticipation the closer we got to year ten and when it was finally there it took me by complete (and very pleasant) surprise.

"Plot Twist" was such a wild, funny, and heartfelt ride! A solid romance with great messages, and a quick and easy read especially (but not only) for Hollywood rom-com fans!


*I kindly received an arc of this via NetGalley (many thanks to Thomas Nelson). All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am so happy that I requested this book and actually got a copy! I have read one other book by this author and I hated it. This one though was AMAZING! I could not put it down and read it in less than two days! I will admit that Olivia did get very irritating at times. I almost screamed out loud at some parts because she was just being so illogical. She's been best friends with Fiona all her life, they are together ALL the time and love each other dearly which is why it made no sense to me that she didn't communicate with her well. Other than that I absolutely loved it. The lack of communication wasn't even severe enough for me to take off a star. I loved Olivia and Fiona's relationship and Liam was the best lead male I have read in quite awhile. This book is so perfectly titled. The whole time I was reading it I kept wondering where is this going? How is this going to play out?? I had numerous guesses as to how it would end and I still didn't figure out the twist. Part of what happened was a thought I had at some point while reading but it definitely was not in my top 3 of possible outcomes. I feel this NEVER happens in a romcom novel. It is rare gem and I have so happy to have read it!

Plot Twist is a engaging, quick read that was enjoyable. However, this book takes place over a ten year period. and is sectioned by the passage of a year. It is set in reality but I felt that some of the events in this book were not that realistic, or were too convenient for the plot. Also, because we only get to hear from the main character one day every year in the ten year span, I feel like I couldn't relate or feel connected to her. Overall, an average read.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for letting me read an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a super fun read. I really enjoyed this one!

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This story follows Olivia in a 10 year lifespan in which each Feb 4th is filled with ironies and coincidences while she navigates life and all its challenges. I found the premise intriguing from the beginning and had a good time reading along. 🙂

I enjoyed seeing the different relationships portrayed in Liv’s life, from family to love interests and her best friend, they were kind of messy and not at all perfect but it made it feel more realistic and relatable, it shed some light in how we can all make mistakes along the way and how you can overcome them to build a stronger relationship with your closest friends. I felt this one focused more on the friendship side of the story and was a bit light on the romance, which was ok, just don’t go in expecting swoony scenes and fuzzy feelings. 💞

I don’t think I have to tell you this, but there’s a plot twist near the end😂 which tbh, I wasn’t the biggest fan of, but I’m keeping this review spoiler free.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read even though I would’ve liked the ending to be a little bit different. 🙈

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

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"I had long ago accepted the fact that I was a supporting character, and supporting characters don't fall in love with leading men."

This book sucked me in right away. I absolutely had to find out what was going to happen each February 4th and how in the world we were going to get a happily ever after. I loved Fiona and Olivia's friendship. Some of the more emotional moments just about destroyed me. I felt like my heart was breaking right alongside Olivia's. It did kill me a little bit that this book encompasses an entire decade, even if it's told in 1 day snapshots. I'm not usually so patient in waiting for my happy ending.
This is such a unique story and I definitely did not see the twists coming! It made it so much better in the end! If you're looking for an atypical romantic story, give this one a try!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson, from which I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Olivia Ross is thirty years old, trying to write a screenplay, and tired of being hit on in the coffee shop. After avoiding one guy by faking a connection to another, the mystery guy suggests that they meet up in 10 years, with the promise of him acting in the screenplay that Olivia has yet to write. Every year on February 4th, Olivia is pulled back into this weird day, not recognizing that there's a romantic comedy playing out right in front of her...

I truly did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, but it was so much fun. Revisiting the same day every year can be done poorly (I was not a fan of "One Day"), but sometimes, it is incredible, as it was here. If you enjoyed "November 9" by Colleen Hoover, I strongly recommend that you pick this up as well!

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book. It didn’t work for me but I know other readers will enjoy it.

<i>arc provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review</i>

DNF

The premise of this one seemed really interesting but unfortunately, it just didn’t keep my attention while reading it. I couldn’t connect to any of the characters or the settings so I decided to put this one down.

If you’re interested in this book, a story spanning a decade between a film writer and actor, check this one out!

Plot Twist was a unique take on rom-coms. One fateful February 4, Olivia Ross meets a handsome stranger in a coffee shop and they promise to meet up again in 10 years on the same date. Each chapter takes place on February 4, and it seems like something ironic is always happening. Overall, I enjoyed this one. It did take me a while to get into, though. Olivia is 30 when when story starts, and I kind of wish she would have been younger (maybe 25-ish), mainly because she just seemed younger to me. I just felt like she did not seem to grow a lot over the course of 10 years. Also, because every chapter takes place a year apart, I felt like we missed some parts of the story because it was more like being told about it than seeing what happens at the time. I did enjoy the irony of some of the situations and I really liked the friendship between Olivia and Fiona. If you are looking for a unique twist on a rom-com this one will fit the bill. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, ans the publisher for the copy.

I received this eARC courtesy of netgalley but all opinions are my own, thank you NetGalley!

I had so much fun reading this novel and could barely put it down to eat! It was a rollercoaster for sure but it was a really fun time!

The writing I absolutely loved. It made me laugh out loud, especially when Olivia comments to the reader about her geographical errors. I also enjoyed the formatting with it being centered around one day in particular throughout the years. It kept it fresh. Some of the events I found were a little overdramatized but overall, I had a fun time.

I did however find myself a little disappointed that it wasn't entirely a romance, as that was what I'd thought I was getting into.

In conclusion I cannot wait to read more from this author, and will recommend this novel to everyone. Oh and the ending was perfect.

Alright, I was not expecting the book to go *that* way!

Cute rom-com that has lots of celebrity references and cameos. Olivia meets someone (an actor) in a coffee shop. They promise they’ll meet back there in a decade-him with Academy Awards and her with a completed screenplay.

We follow Olivia through the next 10 years and on February 4th (the day she met the guy in the coffee shop) every year something ironic and crazy happens.

I thought this was a cute read. I liked Olivia, and the fact that she was in her 30s and not married / with children / still trying to figure her life out. Fiona is an amazing best friend and Liam just makes my smile.

The ending was unexpected (to me, at least!) but still slightly predictable! Overall I liked reading this.

Content warning-mild cheating on romantic partners (very mild).

Nobody does it like Bethany Turner in a rom-com. This one is filled with wonderful humor, romance and leaves a really "feel good" feeling when you are done.

Witty characters, interesting and humor filled plot that leaves one warm and happy inside.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I really tried to like this book, but I'm sorry I couldn't. I'm not a fan of, love triangles, cheating, and stories that span over 10 years because the characters can't express their feelings. Travelling alone to a different country for six months and not growing up or accomplishing anything? It didn't feel like it needed to be included in the story.
There were nice moments between Fiona and Olivia, but it didn't make up for the whole book. I know others liked this, so it was probably just me.
I won't be posting this review online.

This was one of the strangest books I've ever read -- somewhere early on it crossed over from quirky characters to just deeply odd characters. That said, I enjoyed this although it took my nearly 4 days to read it because it was easy to put down. However, when I got to the end/last 15%, I was shocked, dismayed and just upset. The "twist" was a total betrayal! The ultimate resolution was fine and I liked it but the twist was very off putting and really, really not necessary.

Plot Twist comes out next week on June 15, 2021 and you can purchase HERE. I feel like this author was trying to be Taylor Jenkins Reid but didn't really succeed in that vein.

I found myself hoping I could actually become friends with this guy. He was gorgeous, I realized more and more with each passing moment, but that wasn't it. I liked him. I didn't necessarily even want to date him. He was too handsome. Too rugged. Too charming. Too perfect perhaps? He wasn't my type at all. I had long ago accepted the fact that I was a supporting character, and supporting characters don't fall in love with leading men. But it's perfectly acceptable for them to be friend. In fact, that's the whole reason supporting characters are there.

I loved this book! I read it in one day and was captivated the entire time!

The main character stumbles across the perfect guy at the coffee shop. There time is cut short but they agree to meet back in that same spot in 10 years. On that date, every year, something happens that brings the characters together. The story is full of humor, irony, romance, and frustration at times!

This is a second chance romance - I normally don't love these tropes but it was such a good story and the characters were so likeable that it totally worked for me!

I really enjoyed the way the story was laid out - over 10 years. Each chapter was a year later. At first I was a little worried that it would feel too rushed but the pacing felt good!

This is perfect for you if you are looking for a super fun, sweet, and different second chance romance with a great group of characters who's lives are seemingly forever intertwined with SUCH a good plot twist at the end!

Thank you to the author, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I tried so hard to like this book, I really did - but I hated it. It was an interesting concept that was poorly executed. The writing was clunky, the characters were off in terms of their age and maturity, and I found them extremely annoying. What was this book supposed to be? It could have been a romcom, a "slice of life" story, a story about love between two best friends, about following your dreams, or.... The book tried to be all of these, and none of them worked or were fully developed. Sorry, cannot recommend.

I finished Plot Twist in one evening and WHAT A TWIST! Everyone needs friends like Fi and Liam, especially Olivia. Grinding away in your twenties is expected, in your thirties it's exhausting, at least Olivia has a goal - her screenplay. A chance encounter with a mysterious Irish(?) man leads to a ten-year plan. She's going to finish her script, he's going to win tons of awards as a famous actor, and they're going to meet again .... at the coffee shop... in 10 years. And therein begins Ironic Day, February 4. I loved this modern retelling of Sleepless in Seattle, and even more, than the book points that out within the text. I loved that this isn't about a 20-something, that we end on characters in their 40s, that we see people grow, struggle, and deal with real-life events and relationships. It's such a wonderful and unexpected rom-com.

5/5 Stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson--FICTION for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.