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The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer
2.0
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Meet-cute - Mildly Lovable - Annoying - Bad Communication Skills - Feminism?

^^^ That is what I was thinking while reading this book. While I enjoyed the banter between the different characters, I really wanted to slap all of the characters, especially Will, Martin and Allie upside the head with their bad communication. Especially when Allie is constantly being told by her friend Jess to talk to Will. By the end of the book, I was glad that they finally decided to talk about the lack of communication and secrets that were happening. 

I don't know if it was supposed to be a surprise or not, but I thought it was kind of easy to figure out the relationship between Will and Martin rather early on. While it was kind of understandable why Will didn't want to say anything, everything about it rubbed me the wrong way.  

When it came to the part where they were getting rid of Jack Matthews it felt anti-climactic and almost like it didn't really fit in that well with the rest of the story. Although I can understand wanting to get rid of terrible employees/employers, etc., it still felt kind of rushed and like it was added in as a way to show strong femininity when I feel like there are other ways to show that.