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A review by bekkasbookclub
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It tells the story of Minnie, a small business owner and baker, and Quinn, a successful business consultant. Both born January 1, 1990 but Quinn was the lucky baby born 1 minute before Minnie. In that 1 minute, Quinn “stole” Minnie’s name and the “luck” that came with it. Minnie and Quinn meet for the first time on their 30th birthday and continue to run into each other as the year goes on.
While this is a romance novel, I loved that it discusses so much more. The characters are well written and the growth we see in Minnie and Quinn is so good! It dives into mental health and anxiety, difficulties of friendship, and family dynamics. Minnie at times was frustrating, blaming bad things that happened to her on bad luck instead of taking responsibility for her own life and actions. Once she recognized the chip on her shoulder, she grew to a better person. I also liked that is jumped from present day to previous New Year’s Eves and we see a little bit how destiny works in the background of our lives.
While this is a romance novel, I loved that it discusses so much more. The characters are well written and the growth we see in Minnie and Quinn is so good! It dives into mental health and anxiety, difficulties of friendship, and family dynamics. Minnie at times was frustrating, blaming bad things that happened to her on bad luck instead of taking responsibility for her own life and actions. Once she recognized the chip on her shoulder, she grew to a better person. I also liked that is jumped from present day to previous New Year’s Eves and we see a little bit how destiny works in the background of our lives.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness