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Goodreads Synopsis
Wounded and betrayed, after being dumped by her girlfriend, Ally makes off to her dad’s in Sheffield with the one thing that might soothe the pain and force her ex to speak to her again: Emily's cat, Malcolm.
Back home and forced into a 'date' by their parents, Ally and her first ever beard, Jeremy, come up with a ridiculous plan to win their exes back... to revenge-run a half marathon. Given neither of them can run, they enlist the support of athletic, not to mention beautiful, Jo. But will she have them running for the hills... or will their ridiculous plan pay off...?
Review
If you're looking for a light-hearted, funny and warm story this year then this is the one for you.
After Ally's relationship ends she finds herself back in her childhood home without a job and with no idea of what she wants to do with her life. She wants her ex back and she's even taken their cat in hopes that it will force them to talk.
I liked Ally's character and found her friendship with Jeremy to be so cute! I loved how the two tried to cheer each other on and how they were both going through similar situations. why they chose to run a half-marathon though I will never understand. Just the thought of it makes me feel exhausted! The characters in this book are incredibly realistic and relatable. They make stupid mistakes and they're just messy, but that made me enjoy the book more!
This book is definitely focused on friendship and family, which I loved and whilst their was romance in wasn't shoved down your throat. There was also a nice amount of representation in this book which I am all here for!
Overall, this was a cute contemporary read. Not only is it a quick read but it's heart-warming and a reminder that sometimes break-ups can be a good thing as they allow us to find who we truly are.
Rating: 3/5 stars
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