Woman Last Seen In Her Thirties is a fresh reminder that just because something is comfortable, it doesn't mean it's right for you. We meet Maggie at a time of change - her husband has left her and she's single and alone for the first time in a long time. How do you pick yourself back up after something like that? It's so easy to become complacent and put your identity in the things that are important to you (your husband, your children), but sometimes you need to make sure that you're taken care of too.

It's an age old story of reinvention, love, friendship, and the fact that being in the right place at the right time can change everything. Travel, find love, do what makes you happy - now that I'm saying that, maybe this book is just right for the new year since it's the time of reevaluation and inspiration!

While the story was well written, and the characters were relatable enough, there was just something missing for me in the book. Maybe it's the way it all fell into place so easily at the end there, or maybe it was the fact that I couldn't fully invest myself in the characters and their troubles. Either way, I found myself leaving this book with a sense of meh-ness instead of awe, or joy. I would say this is a great read if you're looking for something kind of quick and light (ish). But, if you don't want to be bogged down by someone else's troubles, this book probably isn't for you.

Plot: 2/5
Characters: 3/5
World Building: 3/5
Writing: 4/5
Pacing: 2/5
Overall: 2/5
GoodReads Rating: 3.78/5

eARC obtained via Lake Union Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

-review by Between Printed Pages