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Thank you Putnam for the digital ARC and PRHAudio for the audiobook. I started with the audiobook and read the last half on my Kindle. The Good Part is like the movies 13 Going on 30 and Big mixed together into a women's fiction romcom. I'd say this one leans more toward women's fiction because the focus is on Lucy, but there is some romance involved as well. This book really makes you think about life and what matters most. Lucy jumps from age 26 to 42. As someone who is slightly older than 42, I thought it was perfect the way Lucy reacts to her new body and her lifestyle in general. Skipping 16 years would make the change to being a 40-something wife & mom a drastic change. There were some very tender moments with her friends, with Sam, and with cute and smart Felix. I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and the audiobook is great.

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kmallinson93's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

virgowhoreads's review against another edition

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3.0

2.5 stars rounded up.
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Group for this ARC.

I was excited to read this because I've loved one of Sophie Cousens books, and I didn't like another one. Sadly, this one didn't quite work for me either. The magical machine that grants wishes is in no way new or unique, but done the right way it can be enjoyable. I didn't mind that aspect of the story, but Lucy was what ruined the story for me.

She wished to be transported to the "good part of her life". When her wish was granted, she was ungrateful and selfish. She woke up to a beautiful family and spent almost the entire time trying to get back to her cheap apartment where the ceiling leaked all over her bed. Look, I get it that being transported 16 years into the future can be A LOT to wrap your head around, but this chick acted like she wasn't the one who wished for it.

Then, when she was told if she returned to the past she might not have the future she experienced, she more or less said, "f*ck them kids". How can meet your children, great amazing children, and be give all that up to go back to being a struggling single 20-something?

I'm sure there was a life lesson in this book but I just couldn't get around the fact that she got what she wished for and it was better than she ever imagined, and then she was ungrateful for it.

starfire1323's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

msdanienicole's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rachel_sf's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

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