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A review by jenspagesandponderings
Blank by Zibby Owens
3.5
Oh, Pippa Jones, how I relate to you! "Blank" by Zibby Owens is like peeking into the mind of every writer who's ever faced the dreaded blank page (and let's be honest, that's all of us at some point, right?).
This book popped up all over my social media, and when I saw it on Kindle Unlimited with an audio version, I couldn't resist. Sometimes you need a book that feels like chatting with a friend over coffee, and "Blank" delivers just that.
Pippa's journey from one-hit wonder to... well, I won't spoil it, but let's say it's a wild ride. Five days to write a book or repay an advance? Talk about pressure! But it's her "brilliant" solution (courtesy of her 12-year-old, because kids always have the answers, don't they?) that really kicks things into high gear.
What I loved about this book was its gentle reminder to trust your gut and believe in yourself. It's not groundbreaking advice, but sometimes we need to hear it wrapped up in a fun story about a mom trying to juggle family, career, and her own dreams. Plus, the importance of having ride-or-die friends? Preach, Zibby!
Now, I'll be honest - the ending got a bit chaotic for my taste. It felt like Owens was trying to wrap up every storyline with a neat bow, and it got a little tangled. But isn't that life sometimes? Messy, unpredictable, but ultimately satisfying.
3.5 stars from me. It's not going to change your life, but it might change your day - and sometimes, that's enough.
This book popped up all over my social media, and when I saw it on Kindle Unlimited with an audio version, I couldn't resist. Sometimes you need a book that feels like chatting with a friend over coffee, and "Blank" delivers just that.
Pippa's journey from one-hit wonder to... well, I won't spoil it, but let's say it's a wild ride. Five days to write a book or repay an advance? Talk about pressure! But it's her "brilliant" solution (courtesy of her 12-year-old, because kids always have the answers, don't they?) that really kicks things into high gear.
What I loved about this book was its gentle reminder to trust your gut and believe in yourself. It's not groundbreaking advice, but sometimes we need to hear it wrapped up in a fun story about a mom trying to juggle family, career, and her own dreams. Plus, the importance of having ride-or-die friends? Preach, Zibby!
Now, I'll be honest - the ending got a bit chaotic for my taste. It felt like Owens was trying to wrap up every storyline with a neat bow, and it got a little tangled. But isn't that life sometimes? Messy, unpredictable, but ultimately satisfying.
3.5 stars from me. It's not going to change your life, but it might change your day - and sometimes, that's enough.