Better than many in the genre. :) The end seemed abrupt and I was expecting something much more interesting and / or elaborate to happen to Chris, and the book was kinda dragging by the end. But overall I really enjoyed it and *loved* the detailed chemistry between Amy and Jake.

I couldn't put this book down. I read it in a day. A great story, it has drama, shame, struggles, great friends, family dynamics, and romance. Amy has so many good things going for her, a supportive family, a job she loves, and romance. But in one swoop it all came tumbling down. Because of a viral video, she couldn't face her family or her colleagues, so she ran away. You have to read the book to find out what happens next!

Just like the other heroines of Lizzy Dent, Amy, too, is one heck of a mess. Her life & luck seem to be a train wreck with the universe conspiring against her.

What I love about Lizzy's books are how warm, refreshing & funny they are. Apart from the romance, this was high on character development.

I loved watching Amy pursue her passion & finally standing up for herself (twice). With humor undertones, this book was able to deliver some hard-hitting truths.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the the in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Lizzy Dent and it won’t be my last.

I love a strong female lead and Amy was just this! She was feisty and knows what she wants in life and in love.

We all make mistakes and although Amy ran away to London to escape her biggest one (Chris) she still owned it and turned it round to her advantage.

Jake was an absolute sweetheart - going though a tough time himself in more ways than one, be managed to find himself and Amy in the process.

I love a book with a happy ending and a bit of just desserts - this one certainly had all that!

There was always a will they won’t they element between Amy and Jake - but when they’re together you could feel that sexual tension so much you were willing them to get it on!

I’m a big one for family relationships and the fact that Amy and Jake were both family orientated too was the icing on the cake 🎂

A really great summer read, Amy Duffy is my new hero, funny and smart this book has it all.
Amy lives in New York has a great job and is dating her boss Chris (secretly) following a bust up with Chris and an unfortunate incident which goes viral online Amy leaves everything and moves to London.
She meta her new neighbour Jake who is also in hiding after a reality show appearance doesn’t work out and the two of them find friendship and someone who believes in them.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this ebook and Instabooktours with Lizzy Dent

Absolutely adored this book. It was such a fun easy read full of wit and banter, perfect for the summer. The sexual tension between Jake and Amy was sizzling from their first encounter and their chemistry was incredible. I was routing for them from the get go.
Amy’s character development was also something I enjoyed reading. She went from a woman who ran from her problems and avoided any reminders of her past to standing up for what she believes in.
This was a first for me with Lizzy’s work, but rest assured it won’t be my last. Her writing style is similar to Emily Henry who is an absolute master at romance. So if like me you’re also a fan, you need to check this out.

3.5 stars

After being screwed over by her boss/boyfriend (now ex boyfriend) & making an unfortunate decision that got caught on video, Amy flees to England to put her life on a different path. She met her cute neighbor and is finally excited about work again - what could go wrong this time? Ohk I enjoyed this one. Both their emotional journeys of healing were sweet to see in tandem & I loved watching their relationship (work & more) unfold. The slowest of burns but we'll worth the wait. Felt a little slow for me at the beginning but picked up once her & Jake started to work together which I really enjoyed.

This book was such a rollercoaster!! I have to admit, the first chunk of it made me extremely anxious and I wanted to talk some sense in to Amy, but I came around and was cheering for her and Jake.

Amy flees her life in New York and moves to London, following a bad and humiliating break up with her boss. She creates a life for herself in London and is doing well when her ex-boyfriend shows up at her new work. Right around this time, a reality tv show heartthrob moves in next door and Amy finds herself working with him on a tv script.

There are so many ups and downs in this book, but ultimately I loved Amy and Jake's story and thought Jake was so swoony and perfect. I enjoyed both their best friends, and all of Amy's family -- who clearly wants the best for Amy while also calling her out on her bs.

A perfect summer read, very transporting -- made me want to be in London walking around with Amy and Jake!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!

The Sweetest Revenge is a such a cute rom com that was very fun to read!

It centers around Amy, who after an event that leaves her ashamed, moved to London to start over. We see her 2 years after the event when she is still having a hard time moving on and feels stuck at work. Then she gets a new neighbor who helps inspire her again.

At first I really disliked Amy and found the book hard to read due to her actions. But as the book went on, I found myself really enjoying her. I especially loved the love interest Jake! He was a gem and so sweet.

Overall- if you like a gold romance, this is a perfect one to pick up! Even better if you try to avoid sex in books as there is only some kissing.

Thanks to netgalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Sweetest Revenge by Lizzy Dent is a delightful and hilarious romantic comedy that follows Amy, a woman trying to rebuild her life after a disastrous night of drunken revenge. Despite the setbacks, Amy's determination and self-belief shine through as she navigates her mediocre job and the budding romance with her charming neighbour, Jake.

Dent's writing is witty and engaging, drawing readers into Amy's world of awkward encounters, workplace competition, and unexpected twists of fate. The author expertly balances humour with moments of heart-warming romance, creating a captivating story that will leave readers both laughing and rooting for Amy's success.

The characters in The Sweetest Revenge are vibrant and relatable, and Amy's journey of self-discovery and personal growth is engaging to follow. The blend of workplace dynamics, romantic tension, and comedic mishaps adds layers of entertainment to the narrative.

Overall, The Sweetest Revenge is a light-hearted and entertaining read that captures the essence of second chances and finding love when least expected. With its engaging storyline, lovable characters, and moments of hilarity, Lizzy Dent delivers a delightful rom-com that will leave readers with a smile on their faces.

What an absolutely delightful summer read. Pull up your beach chair, and get ready to enjoy The Sweetest Revenge by Lizzy Dent. Amy Duffy has a bit of a bad break up that lands her as the internet's latest viral craze and she flees to London to start over. Fast forward a couple of years and she meets her new neighbor Jake who is now going through a similar viral mishap. Amy’s past comes knocking and through her friendship with Jake she starts to heal and move on from the shame she’s dealt with. Overall, the burn was so slow in this book and the tension was just delightful. It was a fun, quick read and I recommend throwing it in your bag for the beach or pool and get ready to fall in love with Amy and Jake – with a few laughs along the way. I’ll definitely be going back to read Lizzy Dent’s other books – this one was enjoyable and fun!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided to me through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Lizzy Dent and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

A tv producer on a comeback falls for her co-writing neighbor in this latest from one of my go-to summer romance authors. I loved all the Emily in Paris (but make it London) vibes, the swoony love interest, the revenge on your ex, women taking down the man vibes.

This was AMAZING on audio read by my very favorite narrator, Brittany Pressley (seriously any book she reads is almost guaranteed to be a new fav for me). Highly recommended, especially for fans of books like The roughest draft or Would like to meet by Rachel Winters.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and @prhaudio for early digital and audio copies in exchange for my honest review!!

Steam level: kissing only

Bridesmaids meets Emily in Paris—in London. A fun romp of a read that was laugh out loud funny.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this review copy

This book was such a fun read! After the "incident" at the beginning that was admittedly second hand embarrassment worthy I wasn't sure what else to expect from this read but I was so pleasantly surprised! This book takes you through the story of a woman who runs away from New York to London to escape the embarrassment of one bad night in July. Throughout the book I really enjoyed seeing the character development of both Amy and Jake. I loved how Jake taught Amy to just embrace the circumstances and move forward through his own experiences. Their romantic tension throughout the book was also absolutely delightful! I found myself staying up late reading to see what they would do next. I also really enjoyed following them through writing their story for their show. I almost wish it was a real show because it's definitely something I would enjoy watching. Lastly I loved that at the end one of the characters realizes that they were wrong in their actions and really goes out of their way to fix things. I loved how open and honest the character became and how their stories did end in Amy getting the absolute sweetest revenge all while also gaining something she didn't think she could have before.

This was, oddly, a fun read. Amy experiences a disastrous breakup and flees the country, only to have to face the consequences later in her new home. Along the way, there are breakthroughs of self-awareness and, finally, Amy is able to find her way!

I was initially drawn to this book because of the cover, but I didn't like Amy's character. She wasn't likeable and it was a little difficult to keep wanting to read the book. But I did really like Jake. He was very sweet and likeable and Maggie was okay too. Overall, the book was an okay read. It wasn't my favorite, but some other people will probably like it just fine.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for providing the ARC.

I was intially drawn to this book because of the cover and because one of my favorite authors said they loved the book. However, this book was very middle of the road.

I didn't find Amy to be a great character. To me, she wasn't very likeable and I don't necessarily think she demonstrated enough growth over the story for that to be redeemed. While I recognize that the main tag for this book is general fiction, they have romance listed as the second, and I didn't really feel that. There was a lot of slow burn build up with very little payoff. Additionally, I'm not a fan of conflicts that can be resolved with a simple conversation.

Overall, it's a fine book. Some people will enjoy it, others won't. It's just not my favorite.

Overall, I liked this book. It was cute and Amy’s drunken revenge viral moment made me laugh out loud (and also feel some secondhand embarrassment). Also I’m a sucker for anything set in London. I loved exploring the city with the main characters as they worked to develop their TV show idea.

Amy wasn’t my favorite main character, but I didn’t dislike her either. I have a hard time believing that she felt her drunken revenge moment was so bad that she couldn’t face her family for years, especially when her family kept begging her to visit. It felt a bit childish.

Jake was great though. He was so sweet and I loved all the work he put into their shared rooftop terrace. He also just seemed like a genuinely great guy. I also thought Amy’s best friend Maggie was a fun compliment to Amy’s character. I’m happy she found love too.

However, I feel like the romance was lacking. There’s a lot of talk of sexual tension, but it’s the ultimate slow burn. They don’t officially get together until the last page and then it’s fade to black. I prefer a little more spice in my books, but I’m not docking it any points for lack of heat either. I just feel like waiting until the last minute for the characters to get together didn’t give the book enough time for their romance to fully develop.

Thank you to NetGalley, PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, and G.P. Putnam's Sons for this ARC to review .
The cover is what initially drew me in - it's bright, it looked fun! Unfortunately, the story fell really flat for me. To me, the FMC wasn't likeable and there wasn't enough relationship building between her and the other characters. There just wasn't enough substance.

Two years after a bad breakup/losing her job/public humiliation going viral, Amy's trying to overcome her fear of further humiliation and get her life back on track. And her sexy new neighbor might just be the key to her success.

Amy stands for everyone who's ever had their heart broken only to impulsively seek revenge and get bitten by the impulse. I love that while she ran to the UK and took a safe job, she was still willing to try to overcome her fear of further humiliation. Even when her ex bf/boss is hired as her new boss, she doesn't give up. Jake made an interesting contrast as he too suffered public humiliation - how he handled his fear and his willingness to step outside his comfort zone to help Amy with her new project.

This is a sweet slow burn with humor and a vulnerable but gooey love interest.