Format: Audio 

This book spoke to me so much, and I’ve thought about it so many times since I finished it that I’ve come back and bumped it up to five stars three months after listening to it. I will be buying myself a physical copy too I think. 

I felt so seen in this book. While interspersed with the humour typical in a Sophie Kinsella book, it also gave a relatable portrayal of burnout. So many times I found myself nodding along. I mean straight from the first line: “It’s not the emails that make me panic.” (Ok, it is a bit but those ‘chasing-the-chasing’ emails really are anxiety-inducing.) 

I will say I’m not sure how realistic the setting was

(surely that hotel should have been closed?)

but I loved the quirky cast of characters – yes, at times their interactions did seem a bit ridiculous but again, I wouldn’t say they were unrealistic (how many times have we continued to go along with things for days, weeks, months when it’s become too long to correct them?). 

The audiobook was also fantastic and I don’t think it will be long before I’m returning to this story.