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A review by wordsofclover
Angels by Marian Keyes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Maggie Walsh is tired and sad as within a couple of days, she loses her job and her husband. After some weeks living back home in the Walsh family house with her parents and sisters, she jumps at the opportunity to visit her friend Emily in Los Angeles for some sun, sea and maybe a bit of the other S word too.
I really enjoyed this. Exploring heartbreak, friendship, infertility and second chance romance, there were really emotional, heartfelt moments in this with Maggie but also some genuine laugh out loud bits that you're guaranteed with a Marian Keyes book. This is the third book in the Walsh Family series but can be read as a standalone - if you've read the others, it's just nice to see the other sisters pop in and out of the story and even though everyone in this family is as mad as a hatter, they will kill for one another.
I found Maggie the most likable sister so far in the series - and a lot of her problems are probably more relatable such as infertility and miscarriage, as well as these issues causing friction and loss within her marriage as well. I liked how she tried very hard to embrace the LA lifestyle from helping to pitch movies and even having a 'lezzer' experience (which was done in a funny but still a very genuine way - she gave it a good shot).
I really liked how this story ended - and it made me happy to see how Maggie ended up, and I feel like it was definitely the best place for her.
I really enjoyed this. Exploring heartbreak, friendship, infertility and second chance romance, there were really emotional, heartfelt moments in this with Maggie but also some genuine laugh out loud bits that you're guaranteed with a Marian Keyes book. This is the third book in the Walsh Family series but can be read as a standalone - if you've read the others, it's just nice to see the other sisters pop in and out of the story and even though everyone in this family is as mad as a hatter, they will kill for one another.
I found Maggie the most likable sister so far in the series - and a lot of her problems are probably more relatable such as infertility and miscarriage, as well as these issues causing friction and loss within her marriage as well. I liked how she tried very hard to embrace the LA lifestyle from helping to pitch movies and even having a 'lezzer' experience (which was done in a funny but still a very genuine way - she gave it a good shot).
I really liked how this story ended - and it made me happy to see how Maggie ended up, and I feel like it was definitely the best place for her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion