Sophie Kinsella has written a novel filled with struggles of our daily lives and the importance of our well being, both mentally and physically. The main character, Sasha, is burnt out from her job and her life at the moment. Everything in her life is too overwhelming and eventually leads her to a place where she needs a break. She travels to an old family vacation spot for the rest and relaxation she needs. While there, she encounters Finn, a man struggling with his own burnout from the stressors of life. Together they manage to help one another begin to mend and see life in a better light - simple changes in life, choosing to make decisions that can be scary but necessary for wellness - it changes them for the better. And in true Sophie Kinsella style there is always a little something of a mystery and love.

Although KInsella has written a solid book I did not find this one to be as strong as her past novels. There is so much repetition of Sasha's doubt in so many things and the ending, while satisfying, felt like it could have come 2 or 3 chapters earlier. It felt like the novel was being somewhat dragged out.

I would still recommend giving it a read. There are parts of this novel that really hit home for everyone. This novel is about life - modern day life - and we can all relate to what happens.

Another cute and funny book by Sophie Kinsella! At the start of this one, main character Sasha has a major meltdown at work. Her mom decides the cure is to send Sasha to the seaside town where they used to go each summer. Of course February on the beach in the UK is not the nicest, and the once fancy hotel she is staying at has seen better days. She the one other guest, Finn, really rubs her the wrong way. But slowly being there starts to turn her life around after all.

I have read all of Sophie Kinsella’s stand-alone novels, and I always know I can count on her books for a fun light read. This was actually one of her best in a while, it was such an enjoyable quick read. Loved the quirky characters and the setting, and the slow burn enemies to friends to lovers was a good one. I couldn’t put it down, perfect for when you need a light read!

Sophie Kinsella did it again! ‘The Burnout’ is the perfect rom-com. This book has romance, laugh-out-loud moments, and mystery, and reminded me to slow down and take a breath when life starts to feels never ending.

What a gem of a book. This book really had me laughing out loud, and whew just the mention of burnout and the need for peace and solitude really had me hooked. And to top it off, this was a rom-com?!

Sasha Worth, the director of special operations at Zoose, finds herself drowning in all of the work to be done. Emails upon emails come flooding in, leaving Sasha at the point of burnout and not being too thrilled with where she is in life.

Her mother makes a reservation for her to Rilston Bay — an old seaside town of her youth, where she can work on healing, and self-discovery. While on her way, she runs into a very attractive, Finn and a not so good looking hotel... Together the two bond in their experience with burnout, all while discovering and unraveling a mystery of notes left by an unknown couple on the beach.

We see Sasha & Finn’s story unfold as the two bond over being burnout, and being drawn together to figure out who’s leaving these mystery beach messages….

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group giving me the opportunity to read and review this wonderful story, The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella

The Burnout, a new book by Sophie Kinsella, perfectly captures the essence of a worker who has too much going on in their life, both at work and at home. Sasha is forced to take a break from work and rather than sitting at home, decides to go her one of her favorite places as a child, a small seaside resort where she can sit on the beach with her thoughts. While it’s the off-season, Sasha still has to share the beach with Finn, grouchy guy that seems to be as overwhelmed with life as she is.

I really like the story between Finn and Sasha. Both seemed really relatable to the real world, which made me feel more connected to the characters. The main takeaway I had was that even if you love what you do, day in and day out, it’s still possible to fall victim to the stress and burnout of a job. And when these situations arise, it’s okay to step back and take a break, knowing that you need to focus on self-care too.

I really enjoyed this book and am so appreciative of NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advance copy of this book.

Who can relate to that overwhelming burnout of life? Meet Sasha, who has reached her wits end with her overwhelming job and just life in general. After a public meltdown at work, she goes to the shore, a place where she used to go with her family every summer. She runs into Finn, who also seems to have reached a burnout and also traveled to this same shore every summer.

I felt like this was an easy beach or airport read. It started out a bit slow (for me) but picked up. It had some great side characters (the entire staff at the resort). It had the fade to black or closed door romance vibes but still felt romantic overall.

Overall 3.4/5
Spice 1/5

Thank you to (Randomhouse) - The Dial Press and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't finish this, it didn't click with me at no fault of the author's. I'm just not the target audience for this book. I didn't read enough to give a detailed review so I'm not going to go into detail. Just wasn't for me :)

Sophie did it again. I knew from the moment Sasha tries to escape real life by joining a convent and gets chased by nuns instead that I was going to love this rom-com.

I love Brit Lit. It’s the dry sense of humor and certain playfulness that comes really naturally to authors like Sophie Kinsella. The seaside setting is great and a wonderful and very colorful cast of characters really added to the story.

The plot was pretty unbelievable at times but I really connected with the general idea of both MC being burned out and just needing a break from life. I liked the story and think it managed to touch on some deeper topics while still staying pretty lighthearted.

I couldn't really get into the characters, which made it really challenging for me to read. I wasn't a fan of the side characters and the dialogue they were included in. I did, however, really enjoy the overall plot and story of this book. As someone who is also burnt out, I saw a lot of myself in Sasha. Not my favorite Sophie Kinsella book, but I'd recommend it to others as something they might like.

3/5 ★

Sasha is fed up. She's sick & tired of being sick & tired. Sasha comes to the realization that, between her mundane routine, unfulfilling job, and lack of a love life, she has hit a wall and isn't happy with her life. In an attempt to get out of this funk, she decides to take a trip to the beachside resort that played such a big part in her childhood. Unfortunately, Sasha's funk takes a dive for the worse when she realizes the resort, the place she once loved so much, is on it's last leg; the building is in shambles, the beach is empty, and her only companion is the resort's grumpy guest, Finn. The last thing Sasha (or Finn) expect is to be forced in resolving their issues with one another.

Let me start this review by saying this: I absolutely LOVE Sophie Kinsella. She was one of the first authors I fell in love with as a pre-teen, and her earlier series played a huge part in the love I now have for reading. 'The Burnout' was very well written; it had conflict, humor, self-realization, and depth. These characters were relatable, and in my opinion, that's one of the biggest factors when it comes to how much I enjoy a book. Overall, there's not a single thing wrong with this book & I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any YA romcom fans! That being said - I think I was a little too hasty in applying for this ARC. I was not the correct target audience, and that was my mistake. I'm sure this would have rated higher, had I read it at a younger age.

The beginning of The Burnout promised some classic Sophie Kinsella hijinks, with Sasha literally fleeing her toxic workplace and trying to join a convent, and I thought the rest of the book would follow that farcical beginning. For better and for worse, it doesn't.

The Burnout tackles some timely subjects, and I thought how the book approached Sasha's stressful work life was relatable and thoughtful--up until it was all resolved in a very wish-fulfillment manner. Her biggest problem with her job was her manager and that joyfulness coach, so it's great that they're gone and she has ownership of her department, but I can't see that ever happening in an actual startup!

Sasha's time at the dilapidated seaside resort and her romance with Finn was slow and plodding, and we had multiple slow scenes punctuated by a sudden rapid development. There's a mystery subplot, but it didn't engage me. Most importantly, their romance was rife with miscommunication, and all their problems could have been solved with ONE (1!!!) conversation between Sasha and Finn.

In short: a promising beginning, but a sluggish rest of the novel concluded by a very rapid ending. I liked what Kinsella was trying to say about toxic workplaces and burnout, but the book as a whole didn't work as well for me as her earlier novels.

This wasn’t my favorite Sophie Kinsella book. It wasn’t nearly as captivating or funny as some of her others. Just ok.

I have yet to read a Sophie Kinsella book I didn't thoroughly enjoy and The Burnout didn't disappoint. Sasha and Finn both head to their childhood vacation spot to rejuvenate themselves from the stress of demanding crazy jobs. The aging hotel at Rilston Bay seems like the perfect place to unwind. While at first they are both too stressed to want to even consider talking to each other, the beach and bonding over shared memories slowly bring them closer together. There were parts of this story that had me laughing out loud, especially the hotel staff, and at other times I was tearing up. It has the perfect mix of romance and helpful steps to improve the lives of most anyone. I highly recommend!

Sasha is burnt out. After an embarrassing outburst at work, and a failed attempt at joining a convent (all on the same day!), she decides to take her mom's advice and visit the seaside resort she loved as a child to reset. But when she gets there she finds the place in shambles, and one of the only other guests to be a very hot, but grumpy guy. At first they really butt heads, but when messages start showing up on the beach seemingly addressed to them, they start to find that maybe they have more in common than they thought, and maybe they can help each other out of their respective burnouts.

This book was cute. I read 95% of it in one sitting on a flight and was eager to finish it up before bed that night. The story felt a bit like a lifetime movie, in the way that the characters' relationships speed along and all the neat and tidy endings. This is not the type of book I typically go for, but I did enjoy it. It was a great palette cleanser after back to back heavy thrillers.

Thank you Netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This delightful story follows two stressed out professionals who meet at a seaside resort well past its prime to decompress and figure out what's next.

As they relax and recall childhood memories of the resort when it was in its heyday, their relationship goes from chilly to steamy!

Give me a Sophie Kinsella book any day! I am such a long-time fan of her writing and while her latest books have been a tad less "fluffy (but the good kind!)" than the Shopaholic series they are still funny and fast-paced and have the most unique and enjoyable characters to spend time with. 100% recommend for a fun, fast read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Burnout was such a delight! As a longtime fan of Sophie Kinsella, I was looking forward to this one before I even began. This had all the same wit and heart of Kinsella's other work, but the very thoughtful treatment and representation of mental health put it over the top as my favorite Kinsella novel. Finn and Sasha were beautifully written and developed characters, as were the ensemble cast of The Rilston staff (Cassidy was my personal favorite). Kinsella found the perfect balance between hilarious hijinks with more heartfelt moments. Both Finn and Sasha's journey to conquering burnout and discovering their strengths was inspiring and reminded me of the importance of finding joy in every day. I'd recommend this to any Kinsella fans or anyone looking for a fun, heartwarming read.

The Burnout, by Sophie Kinsella, really spoke to me. At a time in life when things are stressful; Sasha's story was perfect! Sasha is a thirty something year old woman who is burnt out by her workplace; e-mails, messages and social media along with a short staffed office. She is about to have a mental breakdown when she is forced to take a leave of absence for a few weeks of respite. While she is away, Sasha refocuses her life and finds romance.
Sasha's character is lovable; she is funny and wacky!
This book is laugh out loud funny! I haven't read a Sophie Kinsella book in years and I think I will go back and read some more! Thank you to Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

I loved this. It’s a unique take on the trope of the workaholic protagonist that feels like an absolute breath of fresh air and is so relatable. Sasha finds herself burnt out from work and going a bit crazy as a result, so she returns to her childhood vacation spot. Finn is our burnt out male lead, whose grumpy on the outside, kind on the inside. Both of these characters were lovable and developed really nicely throughout the book. Add in our eccentric cast of hotel employees and the absolutely lovable surf instructor, Terry, and you have a perfect town set up.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s not the Shopaholic (sigh, I LOVED those books) but it was funny and oh so relatable. My last job had me working around the clock and I was totally burned out after 3 years. So much of the book really spoke to me. The romance seemed almost like a side plot but not really in a bad way. Just a different focus than many rom coms. I think my favorite parts of the book were the ones that highlight the oh so quirky hotel staff. A fun read and can’t wait for Sophie’s next book.