Plot Twist is nothing if not masterful. Summarily, I’d describe it as a mildly frustrating love-triumphs-in-the-end comedy of errors spanning a decade. But it is a great story with one of the best resolutions I’ve ever read and a super clever plot device where each chapter is essentially the same date each year the book covers. I think it would make a fantastic movie and hope it gets optioned.

This book is clearly a sis-mance (feminine bromance) - the characters themselves call it out towards the end in case you somehow miss it. So, on one hand, it doesn’t add up that the relationship between the girlfriends seems to feature as secondary to the unfolding love interest arcs. However, on the other hand, the understated constancy of their friendship validates the author’s mastery in getting the point across, foreground notwithstanding. The ultimate story-in-a-story.

This is my third Bethany Turner book and it only just cements to me how good an author she is. You may not like the characters, you might not agree with their choices, they might be a bit too human for you; but you will be pulled into the story, and you will have no doubt that you are partaking of quality storytelling.

Plot Twist gets 4.3 stars from me. I wondered a bit about the absence of Jesus. I personally would’ve loved more ‘spiritual’ content. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book lived up to it's name because there were so many plot twists I had a fun time reading it. Plot Twist is about a greeting card writer meeting an actor and they make a pact to meet back up in 10 years and he would be in her screenplay she is writing. Soon, the date turns into Ironic Day and lots of mishaps happen every year.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and can't wait to recommend it to my friends. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I love a good chic lit book. They are my escape from the craziness of the real world. This book checked all the boxes. It was cute, the main characters were quirky and there actually was a twist!

If you are looking for a cute, fun beach read - look no further!

Thank you so much for my arc of Plot Twist. I was very excited to read this as I am a sucker for romcoms.

Things I Liked
-The bond between Olivia and Fiona
- Liam is the best!
- The Synopsis was really intriguing

Things I Didn't Like
-Olivia really started to annoy me with the Liam situation
- The story felt really drawn out.

This was a fun and engaging read. It was cute in that classic romcom and it was refreshing to see a main character put in the work to grow. Some secondary characters were a bit annoying but as a whole it was a fun read.

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

Plot Twist does a great job at being what the author intended-a fun, clean romance that has a few twists along the way. While fairly predictable, I enjoyed all of the characters and loved the premise of the book.

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

This book was cute, but it fell a bit flat for me. It's probably my fault in that I didn't realize it was a Christian/clean romance at first so I was a bit disappointed with that aspect.

The concept was really cute, and I enjoyed the yearly updates but they got a bit redundant and I kind of wish maybe it was years instead of ten? Either way, it was cute!

Plot Twist provides an interesting take on the classic romantic comedy novel. A wonderful plot, made even more compelling by the fact that it is told in snapshots of Olivia’s life over the course of 10 years. I found Olivia a little hard to like at times, but that made her even more real in my mind than a cookie cutter perfect heroine would be. An excellent read.

This novel spans a ten-year time frame, with each chapter being the same date in the subsequent year. This means that the first half of each chapter is a recap of the big events that happened off the page over the year and then what happens during that date on the "current" day. Because of this, there is a great deal of story that happens off the page and I had trouble connecting with the characters on an emotional level. It had fun character interactions and quirky dialogue that Turner’s fans will enjoy. I was given a free advance copy for my honest review.

I really wanted to love this book, but unfortunately I went in with my expectations too high and I was disappointed.

What I liked:
- The writing style. It was very comfortable, funny, relatable and easy to read, which is always a bonus.
- The first couple of chapters were exactly what I expected

What I didn't like:
- The middle of the story fell flat for me, causing me to skim read more than actually read. I just didn't really care about the characters that much to be fully invested.
- The romance, which I expected to be happening between the actor and the MC, felt a little chaotic. With the ending, I can totally see where the author was headed, but as I was rooting more for Liam to end up with Olivia instead of the actor, it felt a little off. (Again, now knowing the ending, it all makes perfect sense)
- I found some bits of the story a little unbelievable and occasionally I had to stop reading to look up the extensive pop culture references made.
- I felt like the characters go through very little growth in the ten years that passed in this book. I'd have expected them to change, or at least mature a little more, but they felt the same in the first chapter as they did in the last

Overall:
Again, I went in with my expectations too high. There are certainly things about this book that I very much enjoyed, but when I put them against the things I didn't enjoy so much, the cons outweigh the pros. It's an enjoyable read, but it wasn't for me. If you enjoy stories about people getting second chances and pining romances, this is definitely a book for you.

I think this was my first Christian fiction title, and I was a little hesitant to read. It really didn't have any faith topic around it, but was a clean read.

I was drown to the plot, and thought it was a refreshing idea for a romance. I really had a good time. It was funny, and I loved the build up of the relationship between Olivia and Liam.

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it!

My thoughts are as follows:
Enjoyments:
The book had me laughing out loud! I liked the connection between Olivia and Liam and though only given in small glances were built on more of a relationship with each other and not just one moment. I enjoyed the value of Fiona and Olivia's friendship. I liked that the characters were in their 30s. There was a plot twist that I enjoyed at the end.

Meh:
While originally I liked the idea of checking in with her every year for 10 years after awhile it felt like things were drawn out too long without any real closure or involvement in each other's lives. There were a lot of scenes in the book that just lasted too long. So I did some skimming to get through them.

Clarification:
Although published under Christian fiction is has no element of faith. It is simply a clean read. I do not think this is a negative thing however I know that for some the genre of Christian fiction has certain expectations so I'm mentioning it.

I was given an ARC copy by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a gripping, surprising story! I docked one star because it's more WF than it is romance.

On February 4th, 2003, Olivia has a day out of the ordinary. She meets a struggling actor at a coffee shop, they have a connection, and agree to meet at the same place in 10 years.
The story then follows Olivia and her closest friends on the same day each year until 1o years later.

Despite the strong romantic line through the story, it's more about Olivia and her growth with those people she loves the most. At times, she was very frustrating and infuriating. Fiona, her best friend, is equally stubborn and disappointing. Poor Liam, that's all I have to say.

The ending was actually surprising, especially after the build up. The writing is very engaging and I read it in one sitting.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Plot Twist is a FUN, fast-paced book that I flew through. I was disappointed when I realized that it was coming to an end, despite the truly satisfying end it was!

Loved following Olivia's story for 10 years time; each day was the perfect length without becoming "Groundhog Day"-ish. Also loved that the story ends with her at the age of 40, because I felt like she had come into her own and knew what she wanted.

Perfect 1-day read with enough character development to really *love* and cheer for them by the end. Definitely recommend!

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

This is the cute romance between an aspiring screenwriter and an actor who meet at a coffee shop and agree to meet again in 10 years.

The chapters are organized by the meeting date throughout the 10 years, which helps develop the characters and keep the story moving.

Overall, I enjoyed this fun read.

Plot Twist takes place over the course of 10 years, following a chance encounter in a coffee shop between an aspiring screenplay writer and a handsome and charismatic struggling actor. Olivia, our narrator, feels a connection with this stranger and they agree to meet again - same date, same place - ten years later, once they have both found success.

Based on the blurb, I was expecting to see the actor play a much bigger role in the novel itself, but actually the plot focuses on Olivia, her relationships with her best friends Fiona and Liam, and the way in which her career develops (or, occasionally, doesn't) over the decade. As a result, we see how the characters change and evolve over time in a series of snapshots, each set on February 4th. I enjoyed this narrative structure, even if it was occasionally frustrating to see the same issues and problems arise again and again over the 10 years.

For me personally, the highlights of the novel were the first and last chapters. I enjoyed the interaction between Olivia and her mystery actor: the dialogue of their first meeting is entertaining and realistic, and the final scenes (although not quite what I expected) were sweet and touching and did a lot to redeem some of the earlier moments where I couldn't motivate myself to be particularly interested in what was happening.

Overall, I enjoyed the novel, although found myself skipping through the final third in order to reach the resolution. Olivia and Fiona are likable enough that I felt invested in their happiness, but both still had enough flaws and moments of poor judgement that they were believable characters. Despite this, I would not view them as characters with whom I developed a deep connection with; I certainly have not thought about them much since I finished the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC copy in return for an honest review.

Wow! I flew through this book. I loved it so much. What an incredible slow-burn, decade-spanning journey. I was so invested in this storyline I couldn’t put this book down! Romance, intrigue, fate, destiny, and of course...an epic plot twist. I can’t recommend this enjoyable book enough. What a fantastic read! Five incredible stars!!!!! I loved every character and plot point. The world needs more books like this.

2.5 stars

This book had the coolest idea for a plot but a terrible execution.
This story dragged so much that at 40% I was bored, annoyed and stopped caring about any of our main characters plots/lives.
I wanted to enjoy this but the juvenile way Fiona and Sophia(? I already forgot her name) started acting just put me off the story.
I have to admit the first few chapters were fun to read but after that I feel it became less entertaining.
Such a shame because it sounded amazing.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Plot Twist
✏️ Bethany Turner
Pub date: June 14, 2021

💭 💭 February 4, 2003- Olivia, while attempting to write her own screenplay has a chance meeting with an aspiring actor at a coffee shop! They immediately share sparks and a connection. They vow in 10 years to meet back and to collaborate together in a movie!

Each chapter is a new year February 4th and each Feb. 4th brings chance meetings and coincidences that all point back to the initial mystery man. Olivia and her close friends are almost positive it’s a meet cute and there is an obvious love story.

What I loved about this rom-com is that it came with all the things that we love about rom-coms but in the meantime, Olivia grows and find a lot about herself! It’s not your typical #love story but a positive discovery of #selflove 💕

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I loved the book, really. It got me out of a reading slump (of sorts) and it was so fun and feisty. We follow Olivia (the protagonist) through one single day over several years of her life and it's a cool concept until you realize that it's bananas that nothing significant happens through the rest of the year. The yearning and tension in the book is HIGH but it doesn't resolve itself entirely satisfactorily (to my taste). And yet.. the book has significant charms and a very clueless set of protagonists and Fiona and Olivia's friendship is just so cute. Not to mention the summary brushing aside of George Clooney several times in a way 2000s rom-coms would NEVER. Delightful.

I read it in almost one sitting and if you need a light, low stakes pick-me-up you don't need to go further than Plot Twist.