Synopsis
This love story is a work in progress…When romcom author Allie Edwards crosses paths with bestselling crime novelist – aka publishing dinosaur – Martin Clark at a party, they discover they both have crippling writer’s block, overdue manuscripts and precisely zero words to show to their respective editors.
With deadlines looming, Allie and Martin decide to switch plots and tell each other’s stories. In the writing process, Allie not only gains a father-figure in Martin, but also meets gorgeous events caterer Will, the answer to the leading man-shaped hole in her life and her lack of spicy material.
Caught between love and her career, what could possibly go wrong?
Review
I knew from the first chapter of The Plot Twist that I was going to enjoy this book. Something just clicked and I thought “yes, this is exactly what I’m looking for.” And oh boy, this book absolutely lived up to that expectation.
The plot twist is a fun, well-paced, uplifting story of the power of love, friendship, and believing in yourself. Bonus – the plot revolves around books, publishing, and writing… what more could you want?
This may be a controversial thing to say, but I always really enjoy romance novels where the romance is not the only aspect of the plot. The romance is important here, but there are so many other plot points that kept me captivated throughout. The platonic writing/mentor relationship between Allie and Martin was the star of the show for me. Their interactions were full of wit, advice, and humour. The plot line about the take down of a publishing industry professional was flawless as well. The sparks of slightly ridiculous humour reminded me of Sophie Kinsella (one of my all-time favourite authors). The romance itself was really sweet and wholesome as well.
Honestly, the only thing that didn’t work for me in this book was Jess. I truly don’t understand how Allie is friends with her. She just came across as very judgemental and mean, and I didn’t like that Allie didn’t seem to be capable of making a decision without running it by Jess first.
Overall, The Plot Twist is a sweet, humorous and uplifting story perfect for those who love to read books about books.
