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chelshudsonreads's review against another edition
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
alexatthelake's review against another edition
5.0
I've been waiting to write this review for a few reasons. Mostly - because I'm struggling to really put into words how much this book blew me away and how proud I am of my friend, Megan. I was lucky enough to read one of the very first versions of this book and to give my honest feedback. I'm so happy to say that even the very first version of this book made me smile, made me feel so many emotions and absolutely swoon over Bennett. The final version of An Unexpected Path is simply put - incredible. Megan, your hard work has absolutely truly paid off with this wonderful debut novel.
The very first line of this book will grab you and make you giggle. It just continues throughout the whole book plus you'll fall in love with the easy banter between Marley and Bennett. It's so easy to fall in love with both Marley and Bennett, as well as all the side characters. But mostly... the dogs. And Lloyd. But even more importantly Yogurt. You'll definitely find yourself smiling, giggling and taking a second thought about some things while reading this book. I sobbed a few times - especially when I saw my name in the acknowledgments. Congratulations, my friend, you did it!
The very first line of this book will grab you and make you giggle. It just continues throughout the whole book plus you'll fall in love with the easy banter between Marley and Bennett. It's so easy to fall in love with both Marley and Bennett, as well as all the side characters. But mostly... the dogs. And Lloyd. But even more importantly Yogurt. You'll definitely find yourself smiling, giggling and taking a second thought about some things while reading this book. I sobbed a few times - especially when I saw my name in the acknowledgments. Congratulations, my friend, you did it!
soobooksalot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I hardly know where to begin!
Well, first things first - thank you to friend and fellow Bookstagrammer Meg McSpadden for providing me with an eARC of An Unexpected Path for review.
This is her debut novel and if I didn't already know she was writing another, I'd tell her to get on it!
I truly loved this book. It's the story of Bennett and Marley, how they meet and fall in love. But it's my favourite sort of romance book - it's witty (I chuckled out loud on several occasions), steamy without being gratuitous, with great dialogue and banter.
I adored the details that made me connect even more with the characters (yes I mean you, pupper dog Yogurt! AND the Hores lol).
But more than that, Marley and Bennett have been damaged by various elements in their lives. Their story has heart and grit. It's smart and well-paced, and you can tell our author herself is an avid reader.
We come into every relationship with our own experiences and baggage, and Meg has fully brought this to life on the page.
Her writing feels so capable and confident, if I didn't know this was her first novel and just some of the process of writing it, I wouldn't have believed it.
I can't quite get this write-up to do justice, but the takeaway here is I 100% recommend this book.
Well, first things first - thank you to friend and fellow Bookstagrammer Meg McSpadden for providing me with an eARC of An Unexpected Path for review.
This is her debut novel and if I didn't already know she was writing another, I'd tell her to get on it!
I truly loved this book. It's the story of Bennett and Marley, how they meet and fall in love. But it's my favourite sort of romance book - it's witty (I chuckled out loud on several occasions), steamy without being gratuitous, with great dialogue and banter.
I adored the details that made me connect even more with the characters (yes I mean you, pupper dog Yogurt! AND the Hores lol).
But more than that, Marley and Bennett have been damaged by various elements in their lives. Their story has heart and grit. It's smart and well-paced, and you can tell our author herself is an avid reader.
We come into every relationship with our own experiences and baggage, and Meg has fully brought this to life on the page.
Her writing feels so capable and confident, if I didn't know this was her first novel and just some of the process of writing it, I wouldn't have believed it.
I can't quite get this write-up to do justice, but the takeaway here is I 100% recommend this book.
taya's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
lexa's review against another edition
5.0
Some of my favourite things in a romance book are: major swoony vibes, forced proximity, and the inclusion of great mental health rep. This book was all that plus incredible side characters (some furrier than others)!! A great cozy autumn read.
(I received an ARC of this book from the author; all opinions are my own.)
(I received an ARC of this book from the author; all opinions are my own.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Chronic illness and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
stephs_cozycorner's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Gosh this book!!!
You know when you finish reading a book and you felt like you were wrapped in a warm hug, Ya, thatβs how I feel putting this book down.
I fell utterly in love with Bennett. He is absolutely swoon worthy, THE perfect book boyfriend.
And Marley is pretty bad ass. I could never begin to comprehend what a conflict photographer goes through to bring visuals of the hard news to our front doors. And her representation in this book was so good!
The βNeighboursβ, (ππ ππ π), I looked forward to them making appearances! Yogurt, the best companion, I would love to have him chasing me around all day! All the dogs on the sanctuary, even the cows ππ€£.
In all honesty, I loved everyone in this book.
This debut novel from our fellow beloved Bookstagrammer turned author @authormegmcspadden is truly so good.
Meg writes with such an ease that the book flows so perfectly from each page. I loved the banter between Marley and Bennett, the hilarity of our favourite neighbours (ππ πͺπΊππ
, π¨'π π«ππππππ πΊπ πππ), the forced proximity, found family, he falls first - just everything !!!!!
I laughed, cried, swooned, and had a smile on my face as I read the last words on the page.
You need to RUN to grab this book on ππ€π«ππ’πππ§ 17π©π, or better yet, just pre order it now π. I promise you will not be disappointed !!
And even better, this is the first in the series, I cannot wait to read more!!! ππ
Thank you Meg for allowing me the privilege of reading an advanced copy for an honest review!
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