First off thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy. I thought the premise of the book sounded really interesting. Katy, a woman in her 40s is going through a bit of a midlife crisis, she is unfulfilled in her marriage, ignored by her teenage children and overall just burnt out. When she takes a friends advice she starts on a path of self discovery and spiritual awakening.

Unfortunately, I did not finish this book. I had a really hard time connecting with the characters. I found Katys husband Richard to be really unpleasant and rather misogynistic, it wasn't hard to imagine why she would be unhappy in her marriage. I knew this would be a story of rediscovery however I find spirituality is such an individual thing and I really didn't connect with her journey. It just wasn't my cup of tea, however I am sure others would appreciate this book.

"Red Dress" by Bridget Finklaire offers a poignant exploration of self-discovery and spiritual awakening as it follows the journey of Katy, a successful career-oriented mother struggling to find fulfillment and purpose in her seemingly perfect life. Finklaire adeptly portrays the complexities of Katy's internal turmoil, effectively capturing the challenges faced by many individuals navigating the demands of family, career, and personal identity.

The novel skillfully delves into Katy's emotional landscape, highlighting her sense of disillusionment and disconnect despite her outward success. As she grapples with a series of events and encounters that prompt a profound introspective journey, readers are invited to accompany her on a quest for self-understanding and fulfillment.

Finklaire's engaging narrative and well-developed characterizations contribute to a relatable and authentic portrayal of Katy's emotional transformation. The author's exploration of themes related to self-discovery and spiritual growth adds depth and nuance to the storyline, offering readers a thoughtful and introspective narrative that prompts contemplation and introspection.

While "Red Dress" offers a compelling portrayal of personal growth and self-realization, the pacing of the narrative occasionally feels uneven, and certain plot developments could have been further fleshed out to enhance the overall impact of the story. Additionally, some readers may find Katy's character arc predictable, and the spiritual elements of the narrative may require a particular affinity for introspective and philosophical themes to fully appreciate.

Overall, "Red Dress" is a thought-provoking and contemplative novel that delves into the intricacies of personal identity and the transformative power of self-discovery. Finklaire's insightful exploration of Katy's journey serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of introspection and mindfulness in the pursuit of personal fulfillment and inner peace. "Red Dress" is a compelling read for those seeking a reflective and introspective narrative that encourages self-exploration and spiritual growth.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. An okay novel. Not really my cup of tea. But someone might enjoy it.

Red Dress is a portrait of career-oriented women in the '80s and '90s when being successful in their careers was the most important thing and having the perks that come along with the positions. Every woman had difficulty finding a balance between the office and home, work and family, mother and lover, provider but submissive if needed, and the list goes on. There still are many Kathys in the world and hopefully, they are being able to find their inner balance in a more straightforward way than women in the past. I totally identified with the story and still see much of the dilemma among friends.
I downloaded a free copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

In Red Dress by Bridget Finklaire, a 40-something mum is experiencing a spiritual awakening.
I like Finklaire's style of writing. I like how it adds depth, dimension, and texture to the scenes and characters. The characters, however, didn't particularly appeal to me.
Katy's discontent is relatable, but Katy's husband, Richard, was a jerk. Unpleasant, unsympathetic, and generally not caring. It's no wonder Katy wasn't happy in her marriage.
I just couldn't connect with her spiritual journey. And The Voice just wasn't my cup of tea. It seemed a little too rushed to me.
In the end, I didn't really care how it ended.

This book is fantastic! I was carried in to England and more so into the thoughts and feelings of the characters. It was a perfect book to get swept away from the humdrum of daily life.

Unfortunately this book wasn't for me, I was unable to concentrate at the time when i was reading so will not be giving a review.

A well-written fictional book with many life lessons interwoven. I found I related to so much of Katy's story. Many ah-ha moments and some interesting new perspectives. This book is for anyone who is intrigued about their life and how to make positive changes. It's witty, honest and relatable. Totally loved it!

Unfortunately, I did not finish this book. I found the characters to be a little bland, and quickly discovered this wasn't for me.

A feeling of disatisfied regret but not sure about what exactly. Katy turns back to her mentor to get to the root of the issue whilst exploring a spiritual path.
A name change, old boyfriend contacting her sends her world in to chaos. Which path will Katy choose?

I wanted to start by thanking the author for the ARC of this book. I wanted to start off with the things I liked about this book. Overall, the book focused on personal growth for the main character and shows the hardships working mothers often face. The book continues with Katy's personal development and also takes on a spiritual element.
Moving on, I was unable to connect with any of the characters in this book and if I am being honest, I'm not even sure I liked any of the protagonists. Richard was unbelievably misogynistic which made it really hard for me to read this book. I do think that while this book wasn't the right fit for me, it might just be the perfect book for someone else.

Katy is a career mum in her 40s who's stressed out, time-starved, and disenchanted with her successful life. She has a handsome husband, a house in London, and two teenage children. Her therapy practice in Harley Street is thriving, but she feels empty and lost. She's forgotten who she is and what makes her tick. An impulsive decision sets in motion a domino effect that changes her life. A series of events, a meeting with someone from the past, and a sequence of numbers, send her on a rollercoaster ride to finding herself. With some trepidation, Katy embarks on a path of spiritual awakening and embraces a new way of thinking.

This is not something I read everyday! But I enjoyed this story very much.
A wonderful and very nicely written story about woman feeling trapped by responsibility, while hoping for freedom from a bad marriage.

I really wanted to like this book, but I couldn’t connect with the characters or writing style. That doesn’t mean it’s not a good book, of course—everyone has different tastes so if the description appeals to you, give it a go.

Katy is in her 40s and has it all, a good husband, loving kids and a successful career. But she finds a little to no time for herself. This book walks Katy's journey, finding herself, her purpose for life and her higher self. The plot deals with the spiritual development and motivation. The self evaluation and the purpose of life.
I liked reading it. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ebook in exchange of an honest review.

Red Dress by Bridget Finklaire tells the story of Katy, a 40 something mum on overload, who journeys on a spiritual awakening. I really enjoyed Finklaire's writing style. It's refreshing and added depth, dimension, and texture to the scenes and characters. However, I didn't find any of the characters particularly likeable. While Katy's discontent is relatable, Katy's husband, Richard, was loathsome. Unpleasant, unsympathetic, and generally uncaring. It was no wonder Katy was disenchanted with her marriage. However, it was difficult to connect with her spiritual journey. It was not my cup of tea, especially The Voice. The book "jumped the shark" for me there. In the end, I found myself really not caring how any of it ended up.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really tried to get into this book but it just wasn't my cup of tea. I'm sure, however, that other people will find it more enjoyable!

The book was promising, however, let me down a bit when it got way too in depth about spirituality. Still enjoyable though.

Red dress tells the story of Kathy - A therapist, wife and mother feeling so overwhelmed and dissatisfied with her life so she goes on a spiritual journey to discover herself whilst connecting with an old flame.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book especially Kathy's growth and i will say i learnt a lot from this book
I would totally totally recommend this book for anyone

This is story of woman who had it all, husband, kids, career where she is her own boss, but yet she keeps searching for her purpose, path and way to connect with her higher self. It is a memorable story of self evaluation and I liked all the spiritual, psychological lessons the writer was able to weave into the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. On the exterior, Katy appears to have it all - married for a decade to a handsome husband, two children, nice home and a successful career in therapy. On the inside, she's crumbling. She's spread too thin with a busy practice, no help from her husband or children at home and limited time for herself. Thus, she seeks help through therapy from a colleague that ultimately leads her on a spiritual journey.
I was only able to get through 31% before deciding to put it down – and I had high hopes for this book! From my summary, you can almost predict the story and assume it would be an easy read with a positive outcome. However, a big part of the writing is around spirituality with various entities and interpretations of this. The author's background is in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and healing and that definitely shines through. Don't get me wrong, I'm a spiritual person but this is a big part of the book and the topic of spirituality is individual and may not be well received by others.