I absolutely loved this. The pace, the characters, the plot. The farm itself was so fun to read about and I loved seeing the FMC grow and develop as a person! I do think the cover does not match the book well but it's still a brilliant book! Really enjoyed it

London, 9/15/2015
Charlie, on the same day, is fired, left by her boyfriend, and homeless (she was living with her boyfriend).
Returning to her parents' home, however, since her room is rented to a roommate, she finds herself sleeping on a cot in her younger sister's room.
She immediately sets out to find a job and a new home.
Charlie had an older sister who died in a car accident. She was supposed to be jaywalking, did not look properly, and was run over. Her mother was expecting her younger sister, and after the accident, Charlie thought of her as something absolutely strange, and their relationship was also affected.
She finds work on a farm and lodging in the cottage of one of the people working on the farm.
The book is a romantic comedy, so Charlie will have to deal with romantic relationships with three people (not simultaneously obvious). Gàbriel the Hungarian boy, Will Boadu, much older than Charlie and an influential politician, and then Frank self-appointed Franco, a theater actor and tattoo artist.
Gàbriel and Will are two very discreet people who support Charlie: Gàbriel in a practical way and Will with connections and economic availability. Frank, on the other hand, is a character who really stuns you with words and gestures. A very physical guy, and especially one who you never know what to expect.
As I read the story, I then understood the meaning of the cover: there is the piglet, a “character” representing the farm, the three boys mentioned in the story, and in the background the cottage.
What I disliked most was that a lot, too much space was given to Frank according to my taste.
The book reads fairly quickly, at first perhaps a little slow, and also when Will and Gàbriel are there, it takes on a different pace when Frank comes into play. He is really something. There is a not-so-veiled criticism towards the end of the book, with reference to a period in history where there was discomfort against foreigners.
In the final part of the book, the author says she was inspired by real events and places that really exist. There really are “Farms” in South London with a purely social purpose: to help marginalized people, people who have difficulties, even kids who have difficulty finding reference points.
Last thing. I still don't understand what the title refers to; I can't recall any characters saying it.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The title was the main reason I wanted to read this one because hello, Taylor Swift. But I did not enjoy this one. It was a huge struggle to get through this one and I honestly should have DNF'd it. The characters and their actions were also not likable which made me not enjoy this one.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Dating in the 30s is not easy!

Honestly, I have no idea, but looking at Charlie and see how she is dealing with her love life, I truly admit that this is totally new chapter and era of dating ;)

Soo... she is lost. With no plan, no carrier, no prospects. But! With the aspiration to change something so without any experience she decide to work on the farm and she meet ...them. Yep, like three of them!

Three totally different man. Different expectations, various occupations, polar opposites.
And you know, it is a moment when you feel Taylor Swift's song accurate ;)

That was funny. That was comforting. A little love story to spend your evenings with and just chill a little bit.

It's an easy and fun read but I found Charlie, our protagonist, quite immature so I struggled to connect. I did not realize the book was based on the classic Thomas Hardy novel, “Far from the Madding Crowd.” I think I would've enjoyed it more if I had known that going in.

Already burdened from a tragic childhood loss, Charlie struggles to make it in the real world. Reeling from a breakup and job loss she tries to move on. Moving home is painful, as she desperately searches for a job and place to live. Finding a job at a city farm seems out of character, but she is determined to succeed. Everyone she meets seems to know deep down she is worthy and can muddle thru and be great. Misfiring with two incredible men,she meets Franco!
I would guess that at some point in our lives we have a fallen for that person who seemed perfect. Knew what to say, made us feel special, all warm inside and coaxed us to ignore the menacing feeling deep in our gut.
Her pride and heart gut wrenchingly destroyed, she throws herself back into work.
Struggling to balance work and life, she realizes she needs to make some tough decisions.
Lots of fun,charming and silly banter. Keep turning the pages to see if it will all work out for Charlie?
Great read, so well written I felt like I was watching a movie.
I received a complimentary copy of this book,all opinions are my own.

This was a cute, quick read. I liked the characters and felt entertained by a lot of shenanigans throughout. There was also a lot of fun banter.

Great, gripping easy read, with a HEA!

Charlie’s life is a mess until a job offer gives her the opportunity to change it all at the local city farm, along with 3 potential love interests, Will a farmer from Yorkshire, Franco an edgy artist and Gabriel the brooding but supportive friend.

Loved following Charlie’s journey in her new responsibilities, starting out very nervous but becoming more confident, especially with the animals, her choices in friendships and possible partners through to seeing who is friend and who is not…

I was drawn to this because of the Taylor Swift title. It lived up to her standards in the sense that it was a catchy story, easy to read, but not mind blowing and lacked much depth. Still, I was here for a fun time not a life lesson so it met my expectations,

I thought this was a fun read! There were great, hilarious moments and ones where you wanted to keep on reading but I will admit at some parts it would slow down. Overall, thought the writing was well done and an entertaining read!

"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Pip Fox is a witty and captivating exploration of modern dating and self-discovery. Fox's candid and humorous narrative follows the protagonist's romantic misadventures, offering a relatable journey through the highs and lows of love.

I Knew You Were Trouble is a modern adaptation of Thomas Hardy‘s book “Far from the Madding Crowd” which I will admit I haven’t read and perhaps if I had I would have enjoyed this book more.
Main character Charlie is 27 and has just lost her boyfriend and her job.
On a whim she applies for a job at a local farm in the city and ends up having three men vying for her romantic interest!
Gabriel, the friend she met in the coffee shop who's brooding yet supportive and becomes a colleague at the farm.
Will, a wealthy politician with a socialist background who is part of the ownership of the farm.
Franco, a bad boy tattoo artist and failing actor who is a giant walking red flag.
I found Charlie quite a frustrating character at times and wanted to give her a bit of a shake to be honest because she is so naïve and immature. I think she has a good heart though.
The writing style was a little clunky and the story a little slow.
However, the laugh out loud moments kept me interested.
I love the sense of community with the farm workers and volunteers and it is a really diverse read.
It was good to see Charlie grow as a person throughout the book thankfully.
Although I could see the ending coming a mile off it was a decent read.

Many thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins and One More Chapter for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was an odd one pacing-wise, the plot really dragged at times, but at other times I was hooked and powering through it! I really enjoyed learning about Charlie's job and thought the city farm setting was very unique, and I liked her relationship with her parents and the children who volunteered on the farm, but the romance arcs felt a little predicatable and I struggled with some of the side characters who felt a bit like caricatures. Overall, though, this was a warm and enjoyable read.

An easy read but didn’t really engage with the story. I finished it as I don’t give up but this book wasn’t for me

I really judged this book by its cover. And I assumed it was going to be a interesting comedic romance however. There seemed to be a lot going on and it didn’t really fit the vibes.

This is a fun, easy read perfect for reading on holiday, though the pacing had some issues. The multiple suitors has a definite bachelor vibe, which made it amusing, even if Charlie was frustrating at times.

A really good summer book
I loved the main character Charlie and the way the other characters all get on while working on a farm

I was really excited about this book because the premise seemed really interesting. However, the pace was way too slow for me to enjoy the story. I found it hard to connect with Charlie and I kept on losing interest while reading. I almost didn't finish it.

I Knew You Were Trouble is a fun and easy going read, which is great to read on a commute to work with enticing characters, well paced plot. An engaging novel.