valeriew's review
3.0
This book actually turned out to be pretty good. It started out really rough and made me super nervous where it was going to go but thankfully it didn't get too bad. It would definitely be rated PG-13 if it was a movie. There are a lot of innuendos. There is some swearing and talk of premarital sex. I am glad it wasn't detailed. I liked Mel, sometimes. She was a little whiny. I really wish it would have given us Will's POV sometimes. Like how long had he thought that way and when did it change. I could relate to Mel. I have often wondered what I was passionate about and what I want to do with my life once my kids are all in school. I did like her sarcasm especially with the boss. Oh and the chocolate obsession was really gross. I love chocolate. A lot! But it was over done in this book. The title should have been the Chocolate prophecies or something. I don't even remember Dr. Pepper being mentioned.
iheartfictionalpeople's review
5.0
Jennifer Gilby Roberts' The Dr. Pepper Prophecies is about Melanie Parker, who is going through a rough patch in life. After getting her boyfriend a job as her boss, he dumps her and now seems to be making her life a living hell at work, not that she even enjoyed the job in the first place. Her family never stops reminding her of what a loser and a failure she is. Her one positive constant in her life is her best friend, Will, but she's convinced that won't last long because his girlfriend hates Mel and wants her out of Will's life. In an effort to try and at least improve the lives of her friends, she makes it her personal project to make sure they follow her advice. While she tells herself she is thinking of their best interests, things begin to backfire. Yet, she sticks to her motto: what's the worst that can happen?
After reading The Dr. Pepper Prophecies, I can honestly say that Jennifer Gilby Roberts is now at the top of my list of favorite chick lit authors along with Sophie Kinsella. Her writing style had me practically on the floor in uncontrollable fits of laughter. Mel and her crazy antics were just hilarious. Her relationship with Will was adorable. And the plot and the dialogue were incredibly entertaining, amusing, and even heartwarming. I am so grateful for discovering this author; I will definitely be reading the rest of Roberts' books. I highly recommend this book for any chick lit fans. Trust me. You'll thank me.
Reviewed by ME for Readers' Favorite
After reading The Dr. Pepper Prophecies, I can honestly say that Jennifer Gilby Roberts is now at the top of my list of favorite chick lit authors along with Sophie Kinsella. Her writing style had me practically on the floor in uncontrollable fits of laughter. Mel and her crazy antics were just hilarious. Her relationship with Will was adorable. And the plot and the dialogue were incredibly entertaining, amusing, and even heartwarming. I am so grateful for discovering this author; I will definitely be reading the rest of Roberts' books. I highly recommend this book for any chick lit fans. Trust me. You'll thank me.
Reviewed by ME for Readers' Favorite
erikawastaken's review
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setaian's review against another edition
4.0
Mel has a job she hates. Her ex-boyfriend is her boss and a veritable stationery cupboard Napoleon. Her parents think the sun rises and falls on her sister but can only manage mild disappointment in her. Add to that, her best friend Will is dating a social climber who hates her and wants to evict her from Will's life. In short her life is a mess.
With not much she can do to fix up her own life, she decides to try her hand at being DrPepper Love for her friends. But despite her enthusiastic efforts things aren't really working out the way she planned.
I don't know all that much about British Chick Lit / Romantic Comedies. I was going to compare this book to Bridget Jones's Diary but there's a small problem. I haven't actually read Bridget Jones's Diary, but if I had I'd say this book is a lot like it....even though I don't really know anything about it.
I guess I could compare it to Four Weddings and a Funeral but honestly Hugh Grant has always creeped me out. I read a Sophie Kinsella book a couple of years ago, but can't remember anything about it so no comparison there either.
So books and movies are out. I guess that leaves desserts. This book is like lemon meringue pie. It's sweet and a little tart. Smooth but with a crunchy crust. It's really kind of perfect.
There is some scope for this book to become a series and I really hope it does. I loved Mel and her friends and I hope I get a chance to meet them again.
With not much she can do to fix up her own life, she decides to try her hand at being Dr
I don't know all that much about British Chick Lit / Romantic Comedies. I was going to compare this book to Bridget Jones's Diary but there's a small problem. I haven't actually read Bridget Jones's Diary, but if I had I'd say this book is a lot like it....even though I don't really know anything about it.
I guess I could compare it to Four Weddings and a Funeral but honestly Hugh Grant has always creeped me out. I read a Sophie Kinsella book a couple of years ago, but can't remember anything about it so no comparison there either.
So books and movies are out. I guess that leaves desserts. This book is like lemon meringue pie. It's sweet and a little tart. Smooth but with a crunchy crust. It's really kind of perfect.
There is some scope for this book to become a series and I really hope it does. I loved Mel and her friends and I hope I get a chance to meet them again.
renee_conoulty's review
3.0
Dr Pepper had an add campaign with the theme "What's the worst that can happen", which is an ongoing theme in this book. Of course, whenever Mel, the main character, said "What's the worst that can happen" things tended to fall apart in a spectacularly hilarious fashion. The opening pages of this book had me laughing out loud at the ridiculous situation Mel got herself into inside an airplane toilet. This romantic comedy is full of pop culture references and had a best friend to boyfriend storyline. There were times when I wanted to shake Mel and tell her exactly how to sort her life out, but she got there in the end.
I listened to the audiobook version, which I received free in exchange for an honest review. I often have to speed up the narration as I find it too slow, but I didn't need to with this book. The narrator used a Brittish accent for the majority of the book, which was not her natural accent, but I found it pleasant to listen to. She attempted an Australian accent for one of the characters, which made me cringe, but then I have never heard a non native Australian do an Australian accent that didn't make me cringe.
I listened to the audiobook version, which I received free in exchange for an honest review. I often have to speed up the narration as I find it too slow, but I didn't need to with this book. The narrator used a Brittish accent for the majority of the book, which was not her natural accent, but I found it pleasant to listen to. She attempted an Australian accent for one of the characters, which made me cringe, but then I have never heard a non native Australian do an Australian accent that didn't make me cringe.
mishale1's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok. I kept hearing how funny it was so I went in with high expectations about it being laugh out loud funny.
I didn't think it was all that funny. I alternated between liking, feeling bad for and feeling irritated by the main character.
Some bad things happened to her (her boyfriend dumping her right before he starts his new job as her boss), some she caused. I thought she'd drive her roommate crazy.
I didn't think it was all that funny. I alternated between liking, feeling bad for and feeling irritated by the main character.
Some bad things happened to her (her boyfriend dumping her right before he starts his new job as her boss), some she caused. I thought she'd drive her roommate crazy.
suleyma's review against another edition
4.0
This book was such a fun and light read! It's definitely a must read for everyone who loves Sophie Kinsella and light summer reads. There where a lot of funny parts and although the predictable ending the book still a great summer reads.
I've received this book for free thanks to Goodreads First_reads
I've received this book for free thanks to Goodreads First_reads
mackiii's review
3.0
It was hilarious and very kind of loveable yes, but Mel just annoyed me too much. I think she still had a lot more apologizing to do to several characters (including Beth, Andrew, Cynthia, Matt etc.). Also that Otherwise, I don't have anything bad to say. After a while it was really hard to put down and even though it's summer - I recommend you do not pick up this book after midnight if you have no self restraint and would like to not have to take naps during the day.
Spoiler
romantic climax that I think every book like that should contain didn't quite last as long as I would like it too. Will never held that whole speech that reveals his true feelings for Mel...piepieb's review
4.0
Loved this book!!! It's been sitting on my Kindle for quite some time- I don't remember if I bought it for free or at a discounted price. I also don't know why it took me so long to read it. This girl is funny!! Melanie is a chocoholic, unlucky in love, and wishes to make the lives of everyone around her better. She means well, and the results are hilarious! If you like Bridget Jones, you will love this book.
Also: bonus points for the references to Blackadder and Harry Potter. Loved them! :)
Also: bonus points for the references to Blackadder and Harry Potter. Loved them! :)