
Not Exactly What I Had in Mind
Kate Brook
£8.99
Mr B's review
Hazel and Alfie are roommates. They’ve also just slept together, which was either the worst idea of their lives, or the best – they can’t quite figure it out yet. Before they can dwell on the awkwardness of their situation, Hazel’s sister, Emily, and her wife Daria arrive in town, ready to start a family of their own. As Hazel, Alfie, Emily, and Daria’s lives collide, a surprising series of events binds them together, reshaping their relationships in ways that none of them could have anticipated. A warm reminder that even the best laid plans can go awry, Not Exactly What I Had in Mind is a funny, relatable, and painfully true-to-life story about family, friends, and the unexpected, perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton. – Liv
Description
Flatmates? Friends? Or something else entirely?
Hazel and Alfie have just moved in together as flatmates. They’ve also just slept together, which was either a catastrophic mistake, or the best decision of their lives.
Before they can decide, Hazel’s sister Emily and her wife Daria arrive for a visit, setting in motion a chain of events that will reshape all of their relationships in unexpected ways.
As the four of them wrestle with the challenges of modern life, they are bound together by heartache and hope in this warm, witty and devastatingly relatable story.
Publisher Review
I adored this book – fresh, funny and thought provoking, I fell in love with the characters and did not want it to end.’ * Sophie Cousens * Captures the intricacies of modern relationships with undeniable skill, heaps of humour and a style that fans of Sally Rooney will love. Captivating and addictively complex, this novel is full of an unshakable tension that is a delight to get entangled in. * Ashley Hickson-Lovence * A clever and insightful take on what love and family mean in the twenty-first century * Nicola Gill * Brook’s enjoyable debut tackles the messiness of love and family… Heartfelt and entertaining * Publishers Weekly * A charming peek inside the messy world of modern dating, blending hard-hitting realities with frivolous fun * Booklist * Brook’s ability to balance humor with explorations of heartbreak, anxiety, and betrayal is admirable….an entertaining tale from start to finish, with characters you’ll miss right after finishing the epilogue. * Kirkus *
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