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hannahjay_'s review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely, summer read. Would I read it again? Probably not.
The main protagonist, Lils, was relatable from the start and some of the things said in the book were laugh out loud funny. There were parts where the book was predictable (some good on-edge moments that kept you interested) and the storyline was good, but it did feel very ‘Ross and Rachel’ to me - very much a rinse and repeat kind of feeling - as well as being able to establish who the Monica was and who the Joey was in the book. It wasn’t ‘boring’ at all, but there was a sense of de ja vu. I didn’t get this feeling until the end of the book, so that isn’t such a bad thing!
The main protagonist, Lils, was relatable from the start and some of the things said in the book were laugh out loud funny. There were parts where the book was predictable (some good on-edge moments that kept you interested) and the storyline was good, but it did feel very ‘Ross and Rachel’ to me - very much a rinse and repeat kind of feeling - as well as being able to establish who the Monica was and who the Joey was in the book. It wasn’t ‘boring’ at all, but there was a sense of de ja vu. I didn’t get this feeling until the end of the book, so that isn’t such a bad thing!
ba_chayut's review against another edition
2.0
This book had so much promise but it really missed the mark.
It lacked chemistry between the hero and heroine. Throughout the entire thing the heroine was pregnant and the hero was gone for at least 1/3 of the pregnancy. There was a lack of development on the characters completely. All we know throughout the story is that the heroine finds the hero attractive. There is never a turn of emotions or anything that would give us the idea that the two would end up together.
It lacked chemistry between the hero and heroine. Throughout the entire thing the heroine was pregnant and the hero was gone for at least 1/3 of the pregnancy. There was a lack of development on the characters completely. All we know throughout the story is that the heroine finds the hero attractive. There is never a turn of emotions or anything that would give us the idea that the two would end up together.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
1.0
RATING: 1 STAR
DNF @15%
What Happens Now? started out pretty good. I liked the main character, Lil, and the British wit (think modern Bridget Jones). I empathized, and related too well, to Lil's situation of online dating after a break up with a long-term partner. I was still happily listening when Lil goes on her first date with Max, that turns into sex at his place. When she wakes up, Max isn't there and continues to ghost her. Then boom, there is a wench in the plan when Max appears on TV and we learn more about him.
At this point I just lost interested in the story. And, so I think, do I pursue this book, or just cut my losses? I turned to the reviewing community. After reading several reviews, , I decided to move on. I still have Money-Coutts' novel [b:The Plus One|38733836|The Plus One|Sophia Money-Coutts|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1530519376l/38733836._SY75_.jpg|60319176] to read...so I am going to try one more time.
DNF @15%
What Happens Now? started out pretty good. I liked the main character, Lil, and the British wit (think modern Bridget Jones). I empathized, and related too well, to Lil's situation of online dating after a break up with a long-term partner. I was still happily listening when Lil goes on her first date with Max, that turns into sex at his place. When she wakes up, Max isn't there and continues to ghost her. Then boom, there is a wench in the plan when Max appears on TV and we learn more about him.
At this point I just lost interested in the story. And, so I think, do I pursue this book, or just cut my losses? I turned to the reviewing community. After reading several reviews,
Spoiler
Max is a jerk, but is rich...okay, that's when I am outellaada's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
111m1a's review against another edition
3.0
I’m sad and annoyed. I thought this was going to center around the romance of Max and Lil but it more-so was about Lil’s life. There was literally 20% romance, I’d say. The ending disappointed me too, like that was it?
It was a fun read and was hoping that it’d be my favorite but it didn’t reach that level.
It was a fun read and was hoping that it’d be my favorite but it didn’t reach that level.
cathybbookshelf's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amazingchester's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this. The premise was great but the story was ...forgettable. The main couple had no chemistry and it felt at the end that they got together because of the baby, not because they really liked each other.
I didn't hate it, that's why its not 1 star but it was very meh.
I didn't hate it, that's why its not 1 star but it was very meh.
mystikai's review against another edition
4.0
I had read The Plus One from Sophie Money-Coutts and really enjoyed it and was so pleased that I was accepted to review her second book, What Happens Now?
It following Lil’s life from breaking up for a long term relationship and having her first date with Max, him ghosting her and then finding out she is pregnant and the following 9 months. It had me laughing out loud a lot of the time throughout the book. I love Sophie Money-Coutts writing, both her books have made me laugh but also have the emotion and rawness that is very real for most people too.
Absolutely brilliant!
It following Lil’s life from breaking up for a long term relationship and having her first date with Max, him ghosting her and then finding out she is pregnant and the following 9 months. It had me laughing out loud a lot of the time throughout the book. I love Sophie Money-Coutts writing, both her books have made me laugh but also have the emotion and rawness that is very real for most people too.
Absolutely brilliant!
bestdressedbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
It was everything the blurb suggested, the plot was pretty much what I was expecting and I enjoyed the characters. It was a light hearted easy going summer read. I did however have a few issues with parts of the story line, more with the author almost making Lil superior in this situation compared to Max, but it didn't ruin my enjoyment of the book. When your following the time frame of a pregnancy and one of the main characters is absent for a fair chunk of the story, its difficult to keep a reader entertained and I think the author did this pretty well.
seeliefae's review against another edition
4.0
4,5⭐️
It was good! It's the kind of book that would make a good tv show or movie adaptation.
It was good! It's the kind of book that would make a good tv show or movie adaptation.