SOPHIE COUSENS 'S BEST YETTTT!!!! full review soon!!!

i am SUCH a fan of this book... 5 BIG STARS!!!

lucy is struggling with life from a job she hates, strings of bad dates and her best friend moving out from their awful apartment. when she finds herself in front a wishing machine, she just wishes to skip to the good part of her life but when she awakens the next morning to a husband, kids and a big shiny job, she has no clue what to do. as she starts to love this part of her life, she must decide if she wants to return to where she was or stay right where she is.

this story has a little something for everyone! there's romance, friendships, magic realism, and reflection. i especially loved her son and all his little parts in the book. there was such nuance in lucy's character and clear growth that she can't remember that she has to in order to continue on. but i actually loved her husband and his understanding the most. he had so much trust and love for her and it made me warm all over!

the book was truly so touching and it's my favorite Cousens book yet!

tw: moderate mention of death (of friend and child)

thank you netgalley and the publisher for sending an arc in return of an honest review.

So many laugh out loud moments in this story. Lucy was so immature I really didn’t like her until almost the end. Felix was my favorite character, so astute. A good book club discussion title as do any of us know what we would do if our lives changed overnight and we lost 16 years. 3.5 stars

This delightful blend of women's fiction and fantasy, infused with enchanting romance vibes, Thank you net galley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for a review.

3.5 STARS

I am a sucker for time travel books, so I could not resist this one. Although I found Lucy immature and frustrating, I appreciated how she grew throughout the story. I adored the kiddos and Sam, and enjoyed the story much more once they were present. I do not want to be spoilerish, but I will say the ending was too abrupt. Overall, this was an engaging, sweet read.

I received an egalley of this in exchange for an honest review from Net Galley.

I thought this was going to be a light brain candy read, and parts of it were, but it ended up being a lot more emotional than I anticipated.

I love “time-travel” books, so I should have known I’d really like this one. I like that this one doesn’t deal in alternative universes, but rather fast-forwarding.

The characters aren’t as deep and well developed as I usually like, but it I really
came to love the main character and her family.

Thank you so much Putnam & Netgalley for sending me an advanced copy of The Good Part! This book was nothing short of adorable! The Good Part is full of hilarious moments, sweet moments, and life lessons we all could really use. I loved how the story really kept it real, especially in the future life of Lucy. Hard days with kids, marriage difficulties, loss - this made it super relatable. Will definitely recommend to all I know. Great job Sophie Cousens!

I loved this book. I could feel Lucy’s emotions all throughout the book. It was a little predictable but still very good. But what will she choose to stay with her newly found family or go back to her life. I won’t spoil that for you.

I loved this book. I've enjoyed every Sophie Cousins book she's written thus far, so I was already primed to like this, but it exceeded my expectations. The story was interesting and thought provoking. While there is romance, I would say it isn't as predominant as other rom-coms. The premise of the book was fantastic and really well-executed, leaving a lasting impression.

I loved this book. Lucy life was at a stand still in her professional life and disastrous the dating department. She wishes to skip to the good part of her life and she wakes up one day and shes there at 40 years old with a handsome husband and 2 children. Shes finally at “the good part” of her life but is it everything she wanted?

Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was great, but I would be hesitant to classify it as a romance. The romance had less to do with the story than anything else - not a criticism, but something to know going in if you're looking for a romance (I was, and it affected my initial impression of the book!)

Overall, if you like Sophie Cousens you will like this book. I can easily envision this becoming a movie, it almost is better suited for the screen than the page. But overall it was an enjoyable read!

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens is a good look at what would happen if you could skip ahead to the better part of your life. Lucy is 26 years old and full of creative ideas, working for a TV production studio where none of them are asked for or appreciated. Her best friend and roommate Zoya has just told her that she’s planning to move out of their rather sad London flatshare in search of greener pastures, and Lucy’s latest disastrous date has only furthered her belief that there aren’t any good guys out there to find.

Disillusioned and a little bit drunk one night, she escapes the rain and enters a small shop where a mysterious kindly old woman with a Scottish lilt sees Lucy eyeing the arcade-style wishing machine at the back. Seeing Lucy’s state of discouragement, she offers her the penny and ten-pence piece she needs to make a wish.

Lucy’s wish? I wish I could skip to the good part, where my life is sorted. A few clinks of the machine and one pressed coin later that says YOUR WISH IS GRANTED, and Lucy wakes up to a whole new life - only she’s bypassed sixteen years of it.

Lucy is obviously thrown and sort of wants her old life back for reasons I cannot state here. There is not a lot of spice as this is more of a women's fiction than a romance but I love the way everything got tied up at the end. It was a great read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sophie Cousens, and Penguin Group Putnam for the e-ARC of this book. This review is my own opinion.

This book is part 13 Going on 30 and part What Alice Forgot, and it is all good! What an interesting concept, to want, wish for, and receive the gift of skipping to the good part. Sounds amazing, right? But what we sometimes forget is that amidst the bad days and hard times and things we'd like to pretend didn't happen, we often make some of the best memories. You aren't just skipping the bad things. This book explores this concept. I will read anything Sophie Cousens writes, but this was and exceptionally good book that I thoroughly enjoyed!

What would you do if you made a wish to skip to “the good part” & you wake up in a future you weren’t ready for? That’s exactly what happens to the main character Lucy. I LOVED this book SO much! I loved all the characters & their development through the whole book. I’ve always been a huge fan of anything time travel related & this one definitely did not disappoint. While this was a first Cousens’ book for me, I don’t think this will be my last.

Thank you NetGalley & Penguin Group Putnam for an eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review!

Pleasantly surprised by this book! I’ve always been a fan of Sophie Cousens but this one hit me differently, maybe because of where I am in life. It was funny, but also deep and brought a lot of feelings out. Great read!

With its intriguing premise and vibrant characters, this book offers a captivating read. Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me to read and review.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for opportunity to read and review this arc honestly.

So far I’ve enjoyed every book by this author and this one is no exception. Very sweet and sometimes emotional read that reminded me a lot of Big and 13 going on 30. It touched on what a lot of people are sure to wish on at some point of their lives. Overall I enjoyed the characters and story. Good read!

If you could skip to the good part of your life but not remember everything up to it even the good and bad stuff would you? I’m normally not a fan of time travel but enjoyed this one.

💕Set in the UK
💕13 going on 30/ Freaky Friday Vibes
💕Self Discovery
💕Motherhood…her son is my favorite character
💕 Triggers include death of a child and friend
💕 Closed Door Romance
💕 Feel good and heart warming

This book had some up and downs for me: it started off great, got a bit slow in the middle, but the last third and ending was fantastic. I liked Lucy and Sam, and Felix was such a great character. He reminds me of my son. The book made me emotional, and I loved the message.

𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴, 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦”

𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬💭:
I can’t help but sing this song whenever I’d read the title of this book😆 I was instantly a fan of the author when I read Before I Do. And even though my first read from her didn’t quite cut it for for me, Before I Do got me to love the author. I’ve noticed that her books generally have a sprinkle of magical realism and a time travel theme, which i love!!

Thank you so much to Putnam Books for my gifted copy!

𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐛📝:
Lucy is not quite happy with her life. Between being single, her career not quite taking off and her apartment not being the best place, she feels as though her life is not going anywhere. Until she comes across a little machine and wishes to skip the good part of her life. Which is 16 years into the future.

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫/ 5. I would describe this book as a big warm hug! I really enjoyed following Lucy’s journey as she travels in time and figures things out the hard way. With a good mix of romance and women’s fiction, this book will give you all the feels! The romance part of it was really complicated but sweet, and i yearned for a bit more. However, this book also touched other aspects of love with family and friends. If you like movies such as 13 Going On 30, 17 Again and Freaky Friday, this book will definitely touch you like these films did!

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚: 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭, 𝘳𝘰𝘮-𝘤𝘰𝘮, 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮, 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮, 13 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 30, 17 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺

"The Good Part" by Sophie Cousins is an emotionally resonant novel that explores the intricacies of love, loss, and second chances. Cousins masterfully crafts a story that delves deep into the complexities of human relationships, painting a vivid portrait of flawed yet relatable characters. The novel's exploration of grief is both poignant and profound, offering readers a glimpse into the healing power of love and forgiveness. Cousins' writing is lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into the lives of her characters and keeping them captivated until the very end. With its richly drawn characters and heartfelt storytelling, "The Good Part" is a deeply moving tale that will linger in readers' hearts long after they've turned the final page.