This book was everything I wanted it to be. It had me turned pages without even realizing. It was so good!

What fun! This was the first novel by Amy Poeppel I’ve read, and certainly will not be the last. Featuring a marvelously quirky, entertaining and yet often relatable cast of characters, The Sweet Spot is set primarily in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. This tale about family and framily is at times simply laugh out loud funny. And while the plot sometimes feels as chaotic as the stuck in the ‘70s, cluttered and crowded Waverly Place brownstone that serves as the setting for most of this story, that somehow feels fitting. I loved it! Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for a complimentary ARC. Opinions are my own.

I really like Amy Poeppel’s books and this was no exception. The Sweet Spot is a SWEET story of female friendship, motherhood, career and life building. I cannot imagine anyone reading this and not connecting to some of the characters or events.

At the center is Lauren and her merry, disorganized gang of a family. I usually hate books with lots of characters, but I thoroughly enjoyed this entire band of odd balls. I am a New Yorker, so I loved the setting in the Village. Even the “villains” turned out to be likable.

So, fellow readers, for a little sweetness and schmaltz, pick this up. If you haven’t read MUSICAL CHAIRS, get that too, it’s one of my favorites!

Thank you Netgalley for this delightful ARC.

Welcome to The Sweet Spot.
Where we have Lauren, Melinda and Olivia, their lives are messy, chaotic and full of wonderful crazy thing's.
The dialogue is hilarious and the characters are well-drawn.
I found myself so invested in the characters and their story. I couldn't get enough of them.
An entertaining and very fun read I enjoyed the hell out of Amy's newst upcoming novel.
I was sucked into the story immediately and this was one of those I don't want it to end.
TSS has to be the most amusing book I've read in some time.
Amy Poeppel wrote a brilliant, satisfying and very entertaining book.
I highly recommend this book for a fun, delightful read!

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

Atria/Emily Bestler Books,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
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Amy Poeppel has done it again! I have loved every book she’s written and this was no exception. . Poeppel gives us messy characters that at times can be hard to root for, but she always gives us something in them that makes you want to root for them despite their messiness.

Loved Musical Chairs by Amy and I was stoked when I found out she was releasing a new book. This one was sweet and adorable. Great characters fast pace kept my attention I read it in a day. Amy has grown as an author and I really can't wait to see what more she has coming for us. Highly recommend if you want a sweet book that is a feel good book and one that's quick to read !

Having read and enjoyed Amy Poeppel's first three delightful novels--Small Admissions, Limelight, and Musical Chairs-- I couldn't wait to read the fourth . . . and it is another winner. I love books where each of the primary characters is introduced individually, without knowing how their lives will ultimately intersect, and the author excels at making these intersections work seamlessly for the reader.

Melinda, who has suffered both the loss of her high-level HR job and the infidelity of her husband of 30 years, is seized by a blazing fury that leads her to do everything in her power to ruin the lives of those she feel have wronged her. The main recipients of her rage are Felicity, the boutique owner and TV show host who snagged Russell and is pregnant with his first child and Lauren, a ceramics artist whose quirky pieces are sold at the boutique and who has encouraged Felicity to follow her happiness.

Although Melinda is an over-the-top character, I found the various nefarious ways she wreaked revenge while working as a school receptionist to be super-creative and often hilarious. The characters I found most engaging were Lauren and her high-spirited family--Leo, her charming scientist/professor husband, three opinionated school-age children, and a rambunctious dog. They muddle through life as best they can, while maintaining a strong, loving family unit. Other standout characters include the daughter of the bartender at the bar below the family's Greenwich Village brownstone, the flighty elder statesman of Leo's family, Lauren's initially distant mother, and a baby who "takes a village" to raise..

Any author who can make me feel the tension of each difficult moment, create characters who are real and ever-evolving, and make me care about even the most heinous characters is one I will continue to follow, anticipating each new book.

My thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

This was so fun! If you want to have a smile on your face just about the whole time you’re reading, then put this on your 2023 TBR. A quirky cast of enjoyable characters (well except the one you’re not supposed to really like.) I think Grandma Evelyn was my fave..

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read Amy Poeppel's The Sweet Spot. I loved the characters and would like to move into that house! A fun book.

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A sweet, funny, chaotic look at all the pieces that make up a family in Greenwich Village. A fun read.