"One Two Three" by Laurie Frankel is a heartfelt and poignant novel that explores the intricate dynamics of family, love, and resilience in the face of adversity. The story centers around three siblings—each with their own unique challenges—navigating life in a small town that has been irrevocably changed by a tragic event.

Frankel’s writing is both lyrical and deeply empathetic, drawing readers into the lives of the characters as they grapple with their pasts and forge their own identities. The alternating perspectives provide a rich tapestry of emotions, allowing readers to connect intimately with each sibling's journey. The themes of loyalty and the bonds of family are beautifully portrayed, highlighting how love can manifest in different forms.

The narrative tackles complex issues, including the impact of loss, mental health, and the quest for belonging. Frankel handles these topics with sensitivity and nuance, creating a story that is both thought-provoking and relatable. The small-town setting adds an additional layer of charm and complexity, showcasing the interconnectedness of community and individual experiences.

Overall, "One Two Three" is a moving and beautifully crafted novel that resonates with readers on multiple levels. Laurie Frankel has created a compelling narrative that balances moments of joy and heartache, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates character-driven stories about the strength of family and the power of love. This book will linger in your mind and heart long after you've turned the final page.

Liked the use of different narrators. Cute story about teenage triplets fighting for whats right. Looking forward to more books by Frankel.

In the tiny town of Bourne, everyone knows everyone, but the Mitchell triplets—Mirabel, Monday, and Mab—are especially beloved. Mirabel, despite being unable to speak, is the smartest person around. Monday, now the town’s book purveyor since the library’s closure, has an uncanny ability to find the right book for anyone. And Mab’s goal is to escape Bourne by excelling in school.

Seventeen years ago, Bourne made national news when its water turned green. Now, as the first moving truck in years arrives, secrets resurface. The sisters take on a system stacked against them, uncovering buried mysteries. Laurie Frankel weaves wit, wonder, and deep affection into this novel, reminding us that expanding our notions of normal makes the world better. When days are darkest, it’s our daughters who can save us all.

I put this book off so many times and now I am kicking myself for waiting so long. This book is amazing. Laurie Frankel is so good at complex characters. The unique voice she brought to One, Two, and Three was such a treat and each felt so real to me as I read. This is one that brought tears to my eyes and I was so incredibly sad to leave this community and the sisters behind.

I listened to this book and the narrators did an amazing job. My favourite narrator was the third one who represented Mirabel who was able to add an echo to imitate an audio recorded voice.
The story was very interesting reminding me of Erin Brockovich. I enjoyed the aspect of teenagers influencing their town. I did feel there was unnecessary language or scenes in this book and I would have enjoyed the story more had this been eliminated. The story line was well done and I did enjoy the ending. Great job on the audiobook production.

This audiobook grabbed my attention immediately. I love how the main characters are young girls who are aware of the environmental damage that has been done to their town. Mav, Monday and Mirabel are smart and yet made me laugh at times. I would recommend this audiobook, especially to my Massachusetts friends, where it takes place. Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for allowing me to review this ARC.

I found this one a little hard to get into at the start, but once it picked up, it was hard to put down!

This is a beautifully written and creative novel of inclusion and environmental responsibility, unlike any story I've read before.

This is my third book by this author and I like her style. She is relatable. Her stories are well thought out and engaging.

This was a very good audiobook. I enjoyed the narration, and felt that the sisters Mab, Monday and Mirabel were very accurately narrated. I loved the way the author showed the ways each sister was different, and also how their differences could also be their strengths.

I thought the premise of the story was believable, an entire town that suffers ill effects from a chemical company upstream. The drinking water is affected, high instances of cancer and birth defects are rampant. The story was spun in three different narratives, one for each sister. I appreciated the differences between each and feel that the story was woven together beautifully.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good fiction about family and individuality.

Thank you for the copy of this book! I loved it and it kept me interested the entire time! I really enjoyed the different perspectives of the three sisters, especially with their different abilities.

I fell in love with Mab, Monday, and Mirabel. It was refreshing to see young female heroines depicted in such a realistic way. I appreciated certain characteristics about each girl, and found myself rooting for them the whole way. I liked the storyline with River, but I also like that it wasn’t a standard “boy meets girl” trope.

Another wonderful book by Laurie Frankel! One Two Three is the story of triplets, born into a town following water pollution caused by a factory. The three sisters are different but also operate as one at times, and this story is told through their voices. This novel gives an Erin Brokovich spin on Laurie Frankel's typically spot on depictions of family.

This was a beautiful, heartbreaking story about a family and a small town. I loved the characters. There is so much development here, you get to know them so well, it's hard to leave them behind. And I loved the tough choices and ideas in this one.

More jobs or stay mad at a company that hurt the town members? But it's also about a family and a life - to live in the world with disabilities and to want a life and love. To harbor anger and yet to have to move on - because you can't force a company to pay for something you can't change. It's about accepting things as they are while, at the same time, fighting for someone to apologize for what they've done that hurt them. I loved these sisters, this mother and I love those in the town that loved them. It was such a moving, emotional read. Before I saw this audiobook on Netgalley, this wasn't even on my radar. I'm so glad I took the chance. The audiobook was absolutely phenomenal.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

Laurie Frankel writes the best, most authentic and quirky little characters. I found this book to be unpredictable, heart warming and compassionate. I did have a hard time distinguishing the characters at times with the audiobook but I loved the narration overall. Because of this book, I recently purchased another Laurie Frankel book.

Laurie Frankel weaves a beautiful story together almost as if by magic. I could not stop listening to this audiobook about twin sisters Mab, Monday & Maribel. These girls have their issues and they are living in a town that has been poisoned by a major company and they have gotten away with it. I loved how the sisters related to each other and how the world treated them. Really beautifully written. Would def recommend!

This book was so cute and ended in such an exciting, wonderful way. I loved that we got to hear each girl’s perspective and it was written to fit all of them. The author did a great job of portraying them and their personalities as well. Good premise and plot.

🌀Synopsis
Mirabel, Monday, and Mab are known to everyone in their small town. This dead small town, that is. There was a chemical lawsuit that the members of the town signed and the plant in town went out of business which then caused them all to lose their jobs.
Now the same company wants to reopen the plant and everyone has to pick a side. No one has fought harder than the girls’ mom, who has tirelessly worked to prove this company knowingly did them harm. After all it caused permanent harm to one of the triplets- Mirabel who can’t speak.
With the help from the company owners son, the girls go on a mission to help their mom and they succeed. They find the proof they need but it’s not enough. The girls are forced to take action into their own hands to save their town from further damage.

Ahh Laurie Frankel is quickly becoming one of my top authors! I love how each of her novels revolves around controversial/difficult to talk about topics with such grace. In One, Two, Three she utilized multiple POV between the triplets--it was great being able to hear each one's innermost thoughts. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an easy, entertaining listen!

📖: One, Two, Three
✍️: Laurie Frankel
🎙: Emma Galvin; Jesse Vilinsky; Rebecca Soler
⭐️: 3 of 5
🎧: 5 of 5

This was my second Frankel novel and by far my favorite. It really made me think of the movie Erin Brockovich due to the similarities in the water situation. Although this is a fictional story, it's sad to know this is a real problem in not only our world but our nation. I enjoyed many aspects of this book, including the authors writing style, but I enjoyed the characters of this story, especially the sisters. They were all well developed, and you got a true sense of who they were, like you knew them in real life. The narration was phenomenal, and I really appreciated the inclusion of Mirabel's AAC device dialog and thought it was well done. Thank you, NetGalley, and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen and review this great story.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

ONE TWO THREE by Laurie Frankel blew me away. I loved absolutely everything about this book. The story, the characters, the narration, all of it. In fact, out of the 16 books I read last month, this one was by far my favourite. It might even be a top contender for 2024. We shall see!

ONE TWO THREE is the captivating story of a small town dealing with the after effects of an environmental catastrophe. Bourne residents are stuck between a rock and a hard place, needing to move on from a tragedy that left profound and lasting turmoil in its wake, while also living a life in limbo that outsiders are unable to fully comprehend,

I was fascinated by Bourne's history and wanted to know more about it. I couldn't help but think of the Erin Brockovich film (which of course is based on a true story) as well as the Flint Water Crisis while listening/reading this remarkable story. It's utterly tragic that this tale is not purely fictional as many people around the world continue to be exposed to contaminated water that blameworthy corrupt companies turn a blind eye to. It's unjust and heartbreaking and this book portrays that exceptionally well.

The three main protagonists, the Mitchell triplets, narrate their stories through alternating POVs and the voice actors did an incredible job portraying each teenage girl. Mab (ONE), Monday (TWO) and Mirabel (THREE) were all distinctly different characters with distinctly different personalities and having different actors play each role brought authenticity to the audio book.

I highly recommend both the book and audio book!

Though the story is great, and I’m sure it would have been a great read, the audiobook took it to the next level. Bourne is a place very unlike anywhere I’ve spent time, but by the end, I felt very familiar with it and its residents.

The ensemble cast was phenomenal, with each of the triplets’ unique personalities given the opportunity to shine through. They are the echo generation of a biological disaster, the daughters of a crusader, and, most importantly, three teenage girls trying to find their way in the world.

If you like coming-of-age stories, this will be right up your alley.

Thank you to NetGalley and McMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen. All opinions are my own.

4.5 stars out of 5 stars, rounded up to 5 stars.