I was reluctant when I saw this novel advertised as perfect for Emily Henry fans, but the comparison is apt! If you've recently finished "Book Lovers" and desperately need more Charlie and Nora romance and banter, then this book soothes the ache. Riley O'Connell is no Charlie Lastra, but he's pretty darn close! Riley is the perfect combination of Charlie Lastra, Heathcliff, and Darcy: the brooding, mysterious Irish writer who is Becca's love interest in this story. While this book depends on the cliché miscommunication trope, the pining and flirting is so sweet that you can't help but put up with all the miscommunications between the characters. This novel gave off the same vibes as the comforting early 2000s American romcoms and I loved every minute of reading this book.

I was really curious about this book and the premise sounded intriguing! THE plot twist actually got me and that was probably my highlight in the book (aside from the very cute kid).
The flashbacks felt a bit unnecessary, really their only point was to explain a previous relationship, but didn't contribute much to the story.
There were a ton of side characters, some I really liked and some that were there just for the drama (which I didn't appreciate, esp. the women who are after men just because they're hot...).
The third act drama felt a little bit forced and I didn't get way a character did what they did. There was no reason for it and it felt very sudden and out of character!
All in all, it was a cute story but nothing special.

I requested this book because of the Book Lovers vibes, and for the first few chapters I thought it was going to be a knockout - it had some good twists, and I was into the narrative voice (although it reminded me more of Beth O’Leary than Em Hen). But after the 20% mark it sort of slipped into a much straighter, more predictable rom-com - perfectly pleasant but nothing special. I wasn’t into the MMC (just me ofc, I could see why others might be) and some side plot around the main love story felt like a bit of a distraction, but saying that I read it quickly over Christmas. I’d describe it as a nice cosy reading experience and would recommend if you’re looking for an easy romantic read.

I read this book in a day, actually I devoured it as I couldn't put it down' I laughed, cried, guffawed and even sobbed at Breda Newman's apt description of grief.
I delightful rom-.com that I didn't want to end.

I really enjoyed this fun and easy to read romcom.
Yes it is fun and a romcom and yes her best friend dies and she is grieving which is heartbreakingly emotional and pulls at your heart strings but ultimately Becca’s story is a happy one and although my only niggle was the back and forth from Riley towards the end but the almost non issue of it for them when the HEA came about, it is worth reading and I think you’ll struggle to put it down- I did!

I received this book as an ARC and have provided an honest review.

A cute, easy to read story following Becca, who needs an escape and goes to new, online, friend Riley's house.

Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC of Plot Twist in return for my honest review. Becca visits a friend in Ireland from Scotland after the passing of her best friend. When she discovers that Riley, her months long writing workshop girlfriend, is a man she is surprised but decides to stay with him to workshop their writing and heal her heart.

This is a debut novel from Brea Keenan that doesn't feel like one. The story is told in some flashbacks to 10 years earlier which unveils the heartbreak and secrets in the relationship with Becca and her best friend Rae. Becca is a loving and flawed character and her healing arc is beautiful. Nothing too contrived in this romance, where the romance is secondary to the characters' own personal journey. Secondary characters are well drawn and add to the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and look forward to more books from Keenan.

Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book.

I debated a lower rating but it wasn't that awful so I'll stick with 3 lukewarm stars.

I couldn't connect whatsoever with the main character of Becca. I liked Riley a lot, and Bridget and Ellie, and of course Ivy "That's what I said" who stole the show as only a four-year-old can. I wish there had been more of a background story for Becca and Riley. And I ended up skipping the "past" chapters once I realized they brought nothing to the narrative. I think this author has potential but this one fell flat.

This was such a wonderful and enjoyable read!!!! I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre. Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Plot Twist by Breea Keenan is a cute story with romance and tragedy. While there isn't much depth to the character development, this would be a perfect book for a flight or beach when you want a distraction but not have to think too much about it.

This book was okay but nothing special. I did not really connect with the characters and I also struggled with feeling their connection. It was a quick and easy read though but it's pretty forgettable as well.

A light romance that ticked all of the boxes.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a review.

There were many things that I loved about Plot Twist.
• The banter between Riley and Becca was excellent. A wonderful combination of humour and self awareness.
• The stunning setting of Bellinder Cottage and Rathscliff, Ireland.
• The shared grief between Becca, Adam and Drew over Rae.
• The flashbacks to Becca’s youth - and how they explained some of her angst and reticence in the present.

Things that weren’t exactly my cup of tea:
• Becca’s insecurities.
• The miscommunication.

I gave this book 3.75/5 stars! For a romance book, it is exactly what you would want. I was invested in the main couple as soon as we met them and wanted to see them work out. There is clear chemistry there, and they were easy to root for through the conflicts. I also loved the side characters our FMC met along the way in her Irish adventure, and could see where some of them could have their own book if the author wanted to continue in this world. With the romance, the book also explored ideas of grief that were done very well. There were some conflicts and plot points that I wasn't a huge fan of, but for the most part I could see where they all served a purpose and drove the story further.

This is great for fans of:
-Mistaken Identity
-Forced Proximity
-Single Parent
-Holiday
-Colleagues

3.75

This was a cute fluffy heartwarming read and I had a good time reading it. I felt like our main characters were lovable, well developed throughout the story. The side characters were lovely too. I wish there was a. It more depth to the romance and maybe not over do it with the fluff but overall I had a good time and I enjoyed this story

Such a cute and heartwarming read. I enjoyed it so much and had a fun time while reading. The characters were so lovable and well developed throughout the story. Would recommend.

This was so fun to read! Becca is trying to get over the death of her best friend, Rae. To avoid dealing with her grief, she goes to Ireland to see a writer friend. Enter Riley.

When Becca arrives in Ireland, she’s shocked to find a tall man standing in the place she was expecting to meet her friend. It turns out that Riley is a man’s name too to Becca’s surprise. With both Becca and Riley having complicated pasts, they remain as friends. They strive to help each other move past their writers block, and as they do, they start to move past their messy histories.

With exes making surprise visits, health issues and grief getting in the way, can they ever become anything more than friends?

This would have been a 5⭐️ from me but I found it ever so slightly confusing sometimes with so many plot lines running at once, but I guess I should have been expecting it because that’s in the title: Plot Twist.

A cute story with some lovely characters - and some rather far-fetched stereotypes (hot, skinny yoga teacher, I'm looking at you...)

Overall I enjoyed this and was engaged until the end. It was refreshing to read a book set in Scotland and Ireland rather than England, although ultimately the setting was not hugely relevant to the story. The writing definitely left something to be desired - in particular the pacing, some of the dialogue, and the plausibility of the MCs' relationship - but it was significantly better than the average in this genre (albeit not a high bar for me). I think the title is a bit inappropriate, given the vast majority of the plot was entirely predictable.

Thank you to Headline and Breea Keenan for the opportunity to arc review Plot Twist in exchange for an honest review. Probably a cute, easy read for the beach, but for me the plot was too fluffy and all the writing didn't really suck me in. The premise was great and the characters had all the building blocks to make them relatable and likeable, but I couldn't get pass the clunky dialogue.

DNF @ 28%

Unfortunately, this one was just not for me. Plot Twist started out strong with, well, a couple plot twists. It was attention-grabbing, but that was short lived. I found that i had to suspend my disbelief a little more than I would prefer.. I find it hard to believe that Becca would be naive to Riley’s truth, and even if I wanted to believe she was, I would find it hard to believe that she would just drop everything to stay at his house (but I don’t know, maybe I’m just too cautious of online predators).

That being said, I ultimately decided to DNF because of the writing. The style was not my favorite and I found the dialogue to be clunky and unrealistic to how people truly talk.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.