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Better Luck Next Time
Better Luck Next Time: A Novel | Kate Hilton
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A generational family comedy for fans of Eligible, This Is Where I Leave You, Heartburn and televisions This Is Us It isnt easy being related to a feminist icon, especially when shes celebrating the greatest moment of her storied career. Just ask the daughters of Lydia Hennessey, who could have it all if only theyd stop self-destructing. Mariana, the eldest, is on the verge of throwing away a distinguished reputation in journalism, along with her marriage. Nina, the middle daughter, has returned from a medical mission overseas as a changed woman but wont discuss it with anyone. And Beata, the youngest, has a hostile teenaged son who just discovered the existence of a father who didnt know about him either. Meanwhile, their cousin Zoe is making divorce look like a death match, while her brother, Zack, is grappling with the fallout from his popular television dramedy, which is based far too closely on Lydia herself. It might be easier to find their paths if they could step out of Lydias shadowbut the biggest womens march in history is underway, and Lydia and her family are at the centre of it. Over the course of an eventful year, the Hennessey children contend with the big struggles of midlife: aging parents, raging teens, crumbling marriages and bodies, new loves and the choice between playing it safe or taking life-altering risks. And as they inch toward a new definition of happiness, they might even persuade their parentsand themselvesthat theyre all grown up.
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JustReadingJess
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Better Luck Next Time is a great book with excellent characters. I was immediately drawn to the characters and wanted to hear more about them. I really wanted everything to work out for the characters. Hilton does a great job telling all these characters‘ stories in a way that makes it interesting but isn‘t too much.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio.

Full Review: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2020/11/24/better-luck-next-time/

CarolynM I really enjoyed this one too🙂 4y
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JustReadingJess
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New releases this week!

Double Deceit by Julienne Brouwers
Better Luck Next Time by Kate Hilton
Unfaithful by Natalie Barelli
War in the Valleys by Francesca Capaldi

Full post: https://justreadingjess.wordpress.com/2020/11/23/new-release-this-week-3/

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CarolynM
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Described by its author as a "divorce comedy" I was expecting this this book to be at the more cynical end of the light fiction spectrum, but in actual fact it is a warm hearted story of family, friends and new beginnings. A fun, quick read that went down very well with a cup of tea and some quality chocolate.

TrishB Perfect ❤️ 4y
Lauram Two squares? I admire your restraint. 😁 (edited) 4y
CarolynM @Lauram Well, there were two squares when I took the photo😉 4y
batsy Perfect combination for a bit of bliss! 4y
LeahBergen That chocolate looks fab! 👌🏼 4y
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