In Jenny Colgan’s second novel, Holly Livingstone tells the
story of her meeting the nerdy and insecure Addison, who she finds
adorable. Naturally, attraction does
not lead to romantic happiness for Holly, and she spends most of her time
sorting out problems with her immediate circle of friends: Josh
her posh roommate, Kate the bitchy roommate, Kate’s friend Finn, and
Addison. This romantic comedy set in
contemporary London is a fun, undemanding read. As in her first novel, Amanda’s
Wedding, the reader is left guessing right up to the end of the book
which man the heroine will end up with. 
Holly is a likable character, neurotic about her love life in a way that
is reminiscent of Bridget Jones’s
Diary or High
Fidelity. The plot takes a
rather unbelievable turn near the end of the book, where one of the main
characters ends up in a coma and the rest of the cast spend most of their time
in the hospital ward wondering what to do. 
There’s nothing particularly memorable about this book, and it certainly
does not have any great insights to provide, but it is entertaining.

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