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A review by thathappyreader
The Friendship Breakup by Annie Cathryn
4.0
I received an advanced copy of the ebook and audiobook but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Fallon Monroe is a wife, mother of one, and budding entrepreneur. She’s been working hard at creating unique chocolates in hopes of opening a storefront soon. Along the way, she’s sacrificed time with her family and friends.
She belongs to a group of Mom friends who have been together since their children were small. When suddenly one of the friends begins to exclude her from the group activities she’s planning, Fallon is both confused and hurt.
Fallon begins to organize her own events for the group including a Mexican-themed party (complete with a pinata filled with little tequila bottles) but her best friend continues to ghost her. What does she need to do to win back this woman’s friendship?
The book is a discussion on the importance of having good friends in our lives and how these relationships change over time. There is plenty of gossips, toxic behaviours and judgment in this group of friends. There is also a big void in communication. As an outsider looking in, I couldn’t help but wonder why Fallon would want to belong to this group.
The story was engaging, well-written and thought-provoking. You couldn’t help but root for Fallon in her quest to rejoin this group and build her chocolate business. The conclusion was somewhat predictable but completely satisfying.
I listened to the audiobook format of the book which was narrated by Brenda Scott Wlazlo. I loved her performance which was expressive, enthusiastic and well-suited to the book. I found it easy to listen to at my usual 1.5x speed. Those that enjoy audiobooks may want to choose this format.
I recommend The Friendship Breakup to those readers who enjoy General Fiction or Women’s Fiction. Best read alongside a few delicious chocolates – you’ll be craving them.
Fallon Monroe is a wife, mother of one, and budding entrepreneur. She’s been working hard at creating unique chocolates in hopes of opening a storefront soon. Along the way, she’s sacrificed time with her family and friends.
She belongs to a group of Mom friends who have been together since their children were small. When suddenly one of the friends begins to exclude her from the group activities she’s planning, Fallon is both confused and hurt.
Fallon begins to organize her own events for the group including a Mexican-themed party (complete with a pinata filled with little tequila bottles) but her best friend continues to ghost her. What does she need to do to win back this woman’s friendship?
The book is a discussion on the importance of having good friends in our lives and how these relationships change over time. There is plenty of gossips, toxic behaviours and judgment in this group of friends. There is also a big void in communication. As an outsider looking in, I couldn’t help but wonder why Fallon would want to belong to this group.
The story was engaging, well-written and thought-provoking. You couldn’t help but root for Fallon in her quest to rejoin this group and build her chocolate business. The conclusion was somewhat predictable but completely satisfying.
I listened to the audiobook format of the book which was narrated by Brenda Scott Wlazlo. I loved her performance which was expressive, enthusiastic and well-suited to the book. I found it easy to listen to at my usual 1.5x speed. Those that enjoy audiobooks may want to choose this format.
I recommend The Friendship Breakup to those readers who enjoy General Fiction or Women’s Fiction. Best read alongside a few delicious chocolates – you’ll be craving them.