Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder Books for this advanced copy of “The Good Part” by Sophie Cousens.

I LOVED this romance that had a fresh take on films like “Big” and “13 Going on 30”. This is definitely my favourite Sophie Cousens book and I’ve read them all. 

This book had me laughing out loud and sobbing. The ending definitely had me weeping. Sophie Cousens cleverly plays with your emotions. And just like Lucy, the central character, you never know whether what is happening is normal or if there is some fantastical element. 

Sam was the most gorgeous golden retriever MMC. And I adored Lucy. The children were gorgeous. Especially Felix. I could imagine my seven-year-old son reacting like Felix. 

The central question at the heart of the book was brilliantly and beautifully handled. Is it your memories and experiences that make you the person you are today? Even if those experiences involve sadness and heartbreak? 

I read this book in a day and I keep on thinking about. It completely transported me to the world of Lucy and Sam. Just a perfect book.