Amazing book!
I was thoroughly engaged throughout this book and I didn't want to put it down! The author captured my attention from the get go! Five stars from me :)

It's actually a 2.75 🌟 read
I liked the book and the whole plot, and I really think that this theme is really important specially nowadays. I think it was Well Addressed, but for some reason I couldn't really connect emotionally with the characters and they felt really flat. I has a good time while reading the book, but I think that it is too forgettable...
Review to be posted soon

Pains me to give any book that addresses #metoo and SA a low rating, but I didn't like this or find it well-written at all. There was zero character development, zero heart and zero feels about anything.

This book read more like a long essay than a novel. I didn't connect with most of it and did not like Edie's POV at all. If anything, her voice was grating. The only part I resonated with was when Lena spoke about her own experiences and the aftermath.

Philip was one-dimensional with no personality of his own. He is repeatedly described as being such a good and perfect guy, despite barely having any scenes in which he's actually doing something other than bare minimum. There's no chemistry or banter or good conversation, which is baffling for a book described as a love story.

I find it incredibly weird and unbelievable that the protagonist seemed to barely know Philip (again, he is seriously underdeveloped as a character) but declares him to be such as perfect dream guy. She also proclaims in Chapter 16 that "Philip had all but cured me" like???

And of course the book ends with the protagonist finally managing to have sex again. Of course. Because it's always so linear and straightforward, that there can only be a happily ever after if Edie is able to have sex again.

While I'm glad the book highlights some really difficult topics, the execution was lacking. So was the exploration of said topics, especially considering the fast pace. There was too much telling, and not enough showing or engaging the reader. I can't help but feel seriously disappointed.

Book Review 📚
Right Guy, Wrong Time by Louise MacGregor - 4/5 ⭐

Trigger warnings guys. Takes a lot to scare me off but a heads-up for those who need a trigger warning 🖤

Wow. This book was incredibly heavy! And yet MacGregor managed to keep me in line and on track with reading. I was a mess when reading certain parts, knowing how often stuff like that actually happens. But MacGregor weaves you through and makes the story beautiful.

I loved following out FMC on her journey throughout this book, and it will definitely be one that sticks with me. It was just so beautiful to watch everything fall into place and you'll cry happy tears.

Beautifully written and great descriptions throughout the book, it was a phenomenal read.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for allowing me to read this ARC - this is an HONEST review from my own personal opinion.

Tropes: happily ever after, Mr perfect

Trigger warnings: assault, sexual assault, gaslighting

This was a heavy book, which is not surprising considering the content. However, the author manages to weave humour into the story and provide a few laugh-worthy moments. I think it’s important that the author demonstrates for readers not familiar with how far-reaching SA cane be, that SA is not something one simply “gets over”. Being such a heavy topic to write about and the fact that it is a short book, I felt like the plot development lacked a little, which left me feeling conflicted- a longer length book might have afforded readers the opportunity to get lost in and reflect upon the book more. 3.5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book. I provide this review in my own words and of my own volition without compensation (apart from the ARC of the book).

I really loved this book. It is centered around Edie who has the greatest job in the world. She helps promote new and upcoming musicians alongside her boss Dominic and music label. She's single and dating.. On a random date she is raped. Afterwards her world crumbles around her in a cluster of uncontrollable situations. Suddenly her job and casual dating become difficult for her. As a victim it changes her to where it comes difficult for her to function. She begins to see herself in a different manner and suddenly dating becomes difficult. Edie has some of the best friends in the world (Jeannie, Lena and Irina) who she leans on for emotional support.. Then out of nowhere she meets Philip Moore (whose described as nerdy but attractive kinda Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters)) whom Edie instantly falls for and can't believe the universe has allowed them to meet just as her life is falling apart. In addition, her cat Max whom she adores and loves also to her dismay falls for Philip at the first point of contact. This story is a cute and funny little number with a bit of seriousness at times that makes it difficult to stop reading once you get going. I'm pleased to post this review and can't wait to read other books from this author. I believe anyone who reads this book will love it and feel the same!

I had to take some time to reflect o. My thoughts about this story as it is such a heavy, personal and unfortunately more common than anyone would want it to be topic. As a woman myself, i could connect and resonate with much that was discussed. I think the thing i struggled with was the depth at which it affected her and the building of new relationships. Understandably there were time jumps but i just didnt get the depth i was looking for. I think the title of the story was also a little deceiving and perhaps why i felt a little unfulfilled? I think it was a good attempt at telling a slightly different angle to such a traumatic event.

Right Guy, Wrong Time by Louise MacGregor follows Edie in her journey after being raped. This book starts in the immediate aftermath of her being raped and shows the journey of her sharing the traumatic experience with her friends whilst having to put up with negative males in her life and work and cope with her feelings of love towards another individual whom she genuinely loves and wants to be with. Edie then quits her job after the situations which happened at her place of work.

I really enjoyed this book, and the first few chapters genuinely had me in tears. This book is one of the most accurate depictions, in my opinion, of what the aftermath of being raped must be like, but also how it feels to be supporting a friend who has been raped. The story is also very gripping with some very tense chapters but also some lighter chapters where Edie feels true love despite all her experiences. The book also touches on how therapy may feel for someone who has been in a similar situation, and I would go as far as to say that in terms of the romance elements of this novel, it may even be seen as a quasi-erotica.

I do not have many negative things to say about this book at all. At times, it is a shame that Edie did not disclose her rape to her place of work after the situation. This may have added more suspense and drama to the book, which would have had an interesting effect. However, wouldn't a rape victim disclose this in real life? I would say it is unlikely as such victims tend to only tell those they trust the most, and so by going the way that MacGregor goes, it really ensures the book is an accurate depiction of one's life. I would also point out that it was an interesting decision to include erotic details in this novel. I will start by saying that there are no specific details about the rape itself, per see, although there are rather detailed descriptions of consensual sexual intercourse. This is interesting to me for two reasons. Firstly, I am unsure whether this is a book which rape victims would want to read, but if it is, I am unsure whether they would want the erotica even if it is consensual. This maybe to show the victims that things do get better over time? Secondly, I believe it is an interesting choice to include erotic themes in a book which has a central theme of rape. It is an interesting combination, but this definitely adds to the book, making it as good as it has been to read.

As I have touched on above, this book seems to offer a very accurate depiction of what it is like in the aftermath of being raped, both for the victims and their friends who may be trying to support them. I feel that I have learnt more about what victims may be going through which has been great. It really shows how immediately after such an event, people are at their most vulnerable, and although it never goes away, it gets better. This could definitely be a potentially good book for those who find themselves in similar situations.

Altogether, I must rate this book 4 stars as it is a very good book which is incredibly gripping and emotional throughout. This book had me in tears and laughter and put lots of smiles on my face! I also feel like I have learnt a lot despite this being a work of fiction. I think the author did an incredible job at writing this novel and I hope she continues to publish similar content. I would definitely recommend this book but would advise individuals to be warned that there are references to rape and details of sexual intercourse interspersed throughout. I must thank both NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book in return for an honest book review.

✨ Thank you to Louise for the ARC E-book via NetGalley ✨

5⭐️

I was going to give it a 4/5 review as that is my go to with books I really enjoyed but there’s nothing I disliked or could pick apart about this book which is why I’ve changed and given it a 5.

I absolutely flew through this book. It’s short at 157 pages, but it didn’t feel rushed to make everything fit, everything flowed really well.

The prologue is the rape and while it’s not extremely graphic, you’re present for the assault and there are some descriptors so it is something to be aware of if you are sensitive to.

Edies emotional state throughout this book felt real, not gimmicky and her progression felt natural. I think this is why the ending really hit with me, I was rooting for her not to be consumed by it and she didn’t let it. She had a great support system but she was brave with Philip (big fan of his btw) and it was a satisfying close to the book.

Will be recommending to others.

oh this book. I really went in not expecting much. Most books that represent this context glosses over the in between and gets straight to the guy that makes the FMC feel better. Not this book, it shows the ugly thoughts, what it might look like for other people and just how unfair it all is. I also must admit I usually skip the inner monologue, so if your like me don't do that! That is where most of this book is, inside her head. It does have a love interest but it's only about 10% of the story. The FMC Edie has a great support system in this book, something I wish I had when I went through this. It's a fantastic book that was well written and if you went through this or someone you know went through this, I highly recommend this book. It made me feel seen, and possibly like I wasn't alone. I need a physically copy to highlight and annotate.

Thank you BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review.

I did appreciate that this book took on how rape and sexual assault affects women both in the long and short term. The book begins with the assault, our MC Edie is date raped, though she doesn't consider it rape until she talks to her friend after. She then lets herself acknowledge the act and the violation and her trauma starts seeping out in various interactions with men. While out at a club a guy grabs her butt, and she would previously had brushed it off as boys will be boys, but she has a heightened sense that men feel they have access to women's bodies regardless of consent. And of course, she meets the perfect guy and she's ready for love but psychologically, her body is still recovering.

My only issues with this book is I did not really get a sense of Edie, or her new boyfriend (whose name I have forgotten). I don't remember where this takes place, just that it is the "city". Perhaps that was purposeful by the author, just to show how common these things are regardless of where you live.

It definitely felt different to read a more focused on / deriving from the #metoomovement. I'd read more hy the author in the future.