When this was suggested at book club, I really wanted to love it. I tried reading the first book and struggled until I gave up. Months later, I thought I'd try the second. I see it talked about so much and my book club loved it. It sounded right up my street.

It's the story of Patrick and his relationship with his niece and nephew. Their dad's getting remarried and he swoops into help them adjust at his request.

It's mostly a stream of references and double entendres that go over the children's heads. I can see why it's popular but I just found it dull. The plot was utterly predictable down to the every twist. It's definitely a cosy, cutesy story which I normally live but it was just a bit... Eh. It's ⭐⭐ stars for me. It's not that it's bad, but clearly it isn't the book for me.