The Plot Twist is a romcom whirlwind about author Allie. Allie has writer's block and a mind that travels a mile a minute. Panic ensues when she has nothing to show to her editor.

And I'm afraid this is the part of the story in which I stopped reading - around about the 7% mark. I hate to do this to a book, but I have to say it. It isn't very well-written. The prose just doesn't flow. At times, I thought I was reading a screenplay with the author moving the different characters to and fro. We have an overuse of names when refering to the characters, mindless repetition of known facts and poor use of the English language.

I couldn't get into it I'm afraid, which is a shame as the premise sounds new and exciting. Give it a good rewrite and edit and I'm sure it will score a lot higher.

The plot list had a slow start but once you get into the book it was pretty cute. I loved the relationships that the main character developed but I wish there was more of a focus on romance. I thought it was cute how it showed her downfall and then rediscover of her love of romance once she finds love. I would have loved more backstory on her character as well as Will. Pretty cute story though focusing on the world of authors.

I really liked this book. It’s the kind of cozy, feel-good rom-com you want to curl up with on a lazy Sunday. Allie, a romcom writer with major writer’s block, teams up with Martin, a grumpy crime novelist, to swap plots and get their creative juices flowing. Cue an unexpected friendship. The same night she meets Martin, Allie also runs into a cute caterer named Will who might just be Allie’s real-life leading man.

The writing is sharp and funny, and I adored the dynamic between Allie and Martin—it’s like a quirky professor-student relationship with loads of heart. The romance with Will is sweet, though I wish we got a bit more of him. Still, it’s a fun, easy read with just enough drama to keep things interesting. It's also an interesting view into the world of publishing in the UK.

If you’re into books about writers, creative struggles, or just need a pick-me-up, this might just be your book. It’s predictable in the best way, like your favorite rom-com movie. Definitely adding Eleanor Goymer to my must-read list!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

When struggling with writers block and a break-up, Romance write Allie crosses paths with a well-known crime writer and they decide to help each other out. Martin is stuck in the past and struggling to write something current and Allie is struggling to write in her own field.

The premise for the story is great and the characters are likeable. Iw as able to identify with Allie at many points in the story.

Allie is going through a rough patch—battling writer's block, facing an identity crisis, and struggling with a failing relationship. To make matters worse, her publisher is demanding a manuscript, and her ruthless new boss only adds to the pressure.

Just when things seem hopeless, she meets Martin, a seasoned crime writer. With sincerity, they open up about their troubles and realize that working together might be the key to overcoming their personal and professional struggles.

Amidst the chaos, Allie finds herself unexpectedly single—only to cross paths with Will, a charming caterer who makes her question whether romance is truly dead.

The Plot Twist is a light, charming read that kept me engaged from start to finish. There's something special about books that center on writers, and this one was no exception—I enjoyed every page.

The Plot Twist by Elenore Goymer is the perfect feel-good read—the kind of rom-com you’d want to curl up with on a rainy day. It has a lighthearted charm that keeps you turning the pages, even if the concept leans toward the predictable. But honestly? That’s part of its appeal. It has that Hallmark movie feel, where you know how things will play out, yet you’re happy to go along for the ride.

The story follows a successful author struggling with writer’s block, feeling the pressure of an impending deadline. In desperation, she turns to another writer for help—someone who, compared to her, feels like a relic of the past. As they bounce ideas, share anecdotes, and swap plot twists, inspiration finally starts to spark again.

Of course, keeping this collaboration under wraps proves trickier than expected. The protagonist, Allie, insists on secrecy… only to promptly spill the truth to a few people. Her actions might seem silly, but they’re also entirely believable—I know people who would do the exact same thing in her shoes, which makes the story feel more grounded and relatable.

At its core, the book explores themes of self-doubt, self-sabotage, and the fear of ruining a good thing before it even begins. There’s an excitement and intrigue to watching it all unfold, and the writing has a modern feel without being overly heavy-handed in its messaging.

Overall, The Plot Twist is a quick, easy, and entertaining read—perfect for a holiday escape or a lazy Sunday afternoon. If you love rom-coms with witty banter, endearing characters, and a touch of chaos, this one’s worth picking up.

The premise of this book was so, so promising, but the execution, unfortunately, fell short.

There felt like too many plot lines going on for a book this short and all of the resolutions ended up feeling ridiculously rushed for completion. Additionally, there were really awkward time jumps from one chapter to the next that did not seem to have any rhyme or reason to.

I almost wish this was either a dual POV with Martin or told from the POV of Martin himself to see his love life play out.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Plot Twist has an instantly gripping premise - romcom author down on her luck with a terrible boyfriend meets grizzled crime novelist forced to write to save his kid from their bad decisions, and they both decide to switch narratives. Allie and Martins relationship and banter is great, and the genuine highlight of this book - both literally with their literary switch, and with the fresh perspectives they give to eachothers lives. Did not find myself particularily caring for Will, the love interest though - it felt for my personal taste their relationship went past very quickly and personally i didnt like the detail that Allie started feeling an insta attraction to him while still chronolgically with her terrible boyfriend (who then conveniently breaks up with her and is kissing 'uber drivers' lmao- way too neat and conveniently absolving for our protagonist to not be the bad guy, in my opinion!) The publishing side of the story, side characters, and again, Allie and Martins relationship definitely was the parts that ultimately resonated with me greater than the romatic relationship - martins wife, literal sweetheart Angie was a particular show stealer for me :) if you love a cozy feeling book woth romance and rebuilding relationships at the forefront, read this story!

Read If You Like:
- Romantic comedies featuring writers
- Stories about overcoming creative block
- Intergenerational friendships
- Narratives exploring the writing process
- Lighthearted romances with depth

When romcom author Allie Edwards crosses paths with bestselling crime novelist 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?

This novel offers a delightful exploration of the creative process, the challenges of writer's block, and the unexpected connections that can change one's life. With witty dialogue, endearing characters, and a fresh perspective on storytelling, it's a must-read for fans of contemporary romance and stories about writers.

Thanks so much for my ARC!

a really good read by eleanor. I don't know what to say but this is one of the freshest things ive ever read..

Allie Edwards, a bestselling romcom author, has hit a writing slump. Allie doesn't believe in love or happily ever after. Martin Clark, a bestselling crime author, struggles to write his last contractual novel. This is unlike dual team up to work on their novels. Of course, there was some plot twists.

This is a perfect palate cleanser. It was an easy and enjoyable read. Some of it was predictable which made it a comfort read for me. I enjoyed getting some "behind the scenes" details of publishing and writing a book. The pacing and character development were perfect.

Authors Allie and Martin meet at the same party as she meeting Will, who is a waiter at the party. Their lives become interconnected, but when Allie finds out how complicated it is she keeps it to herself. What will happen when the truth is revealed? A great read, I wanted everything to work out for Allie and Will.

Allie is struggling with a severe case of writers block with a looming deadline when she meets Martin, a best selling crime writer who is suffering from exactly the same problem. They agree to help each other with plots for their next books, especially since Allie has just split with her boyfriend which has triggered off some rather dark thoughts, ideal for a crime fiction book. At the same party she meets one of the waiters , Will, and finds she is very attracted to him.
It always amazes me how authors can manage to come up with the ideas for their books, I struggle to just write a review on them. Seeing how the two authors interact with each other comes across very positively, there is a sleazy new manager at the publishers who adds some urgency to them finding inspiration for their respective books. The romance with Will is a side plot, but there is a surprise there as well. An interesting fictional? insight into the world of publishing.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

The Plot Twist follows two authors (Allie and Martin), who are having trouble writting a much needed new book. After meeting a few times, they decide to help each other with their books. So, the plot seemed very promissing but it didn't deliver everything I was hoping for. Also, the pacing felt too slow at some parts, while the ending was a bit rushed.
Overall, it was a light and fun romance, but the plot wasn't very original and the pacing could be improved.

very interestinf and cool read. the cover was stunning and i am in awe of it, i cannot wait to read more from this author

There were things about this book I really wanted to like. I love books where the main characters are authors, especially romance ones, and I think that is what really made me interested in this book. Allie is in a writing rut and with a new person at their publisher making things a lot harder, she decides to meet with Martin, a mystery author, to hopefully work them both through their writer's block.



At the same time she meets with Martin, she runs into a cute waiter, who she is immediately enamored with. This waiter, Will, and Allie run into each other later, and decide to keep meeting, the issues start when Allie starts to realize that Will is Martin's son and Martin and Will don't know she has been spending time with both. Allie knows the secrets of Martin's marriage, and has been using it as inspiration for her novel. When the whole plan seems to unravel, there is also the looming failure of having their new publisher drop them.



One of my biggest issues with this book is I feel like I saw everything coming, which isn't a bad thing but it just felt too predictable. At certain moments, some of the conflicts could have been fixed with a one or two minute conversation but is then talked about over chapters, especially between Will and Allie. I think we could have had more time with them being happy together if some of those simple conversations just happened.



And though I know the plot point with Jake and him having a hostile takeover of the publish lead to Martin and Allie spending time together, I wasn't super interested in that whole plot. Yes, Jake was a terrible person and did terrible things, but the time spent on that part of the plot was 'meh' to me.



Overall, it is a nice and easy romance to read. There aren't a lot of stakes, things work out nicely and overall it was an easy read to get through.

There seems to be a common storyline trend these days: the main female character is an author struggling to write her latest book and seems to lie to her editor about how 'well' the book is coming along. The Plot Twist is one of these books.

The premise sounded promising, but sadly the execution was not. This book totally fell flat for me due to a number of reasons. The pacing was really odd and there were just too many storylines, half-baked plots that didn't really lead anywhere.

I found Allie's character frustrating to read as I didn't understand her at all. Her decisions didn't make sense and she came across as immature. I didn't shelve this book under the Romance category, because there was no romance. Will was a tertiary character, who just seemed to make a guest appearance. There was no depth to Allie and Will's relationship. Instead, more importance was given to Jess, Allie's best friend who seemed to take up a large part of the book.

I did like Allie's mentoring relationship with Martin, but even Martin lacked wisdom and maturity. Had the author focused on character development and an actual romance instead of extra storylines, the book may have had some redeeming qualities.

While I enjoyed the premise of this story; an author with a serious case of writers block making friends with an older wiser author, and accidentally also dating his son, it leaves you wanting more. And not in the good way of asking for more books. There wasn't enough romance and the pacing was... weird. I just struggled with it.

I still enjoyed a majority of this story, but it could have been better.

The Plot Twist had a promising premise but ultimately fell flat for me. While the book centers on Allie, a romance novelist with writer's block, I struggled to connect with her character. She came across as whiny, preachy, and frustratingly indecisive, making it hard to root for her. While I liked the idea of her friendships—especially with Martin and Verity—the focus on romance took a backseat to these relationships, and the romance itself felt underdeveloped.

Eleanor Goymer's prose is smooth, and the themes of friendship, found family, and the publishing industry’s sexism were engaging. However, the pacing felt off, with big moments rushed or reported instead of shown. The characters, aside from Allie, were mostly flat, and the dialogue-heavy approach didn’t work for me.

I appreciate the potential here, but the execution didn’t fully live up to it. For those who enjoy quirky heroines and low-stakes, dialogue-driven stories, this book might be a good fit, but it wasn’t quite my style.

DNF @65%

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I decided not to rate it simply because I had so many thoughts that I thought a rating wouldn’t be appropriate.

For the longest time, I wanted to DNF this book. It had been boring since I was 20% in, and I DNFed it at 65%.

The protagonist makes pretty childish decisions as well as has adolescent thoughts on what love should be when she is 1) a romance author and 2) well into her thirties.

50% into the book, and there was no romance between Allie and Will. There were only butterflies, and it wasn’t an “active slow-burn” romance, it was a “there is absolutely no chemistry or emotional buildup in between characters” romance. I wouldn’t even call it a romance; it was a mere crush. This read more like a women’s fiction trying to be a romance than an actual romance novel.

This book felt like a cheap version of Beach Read. It almost had the same premise. Two writers have writer’s block and decide to switch their genres of books in an attempt to remove said writer’s block. The plot in itself was pretty predictable, and I’m pretty slow when it comes to any type of “plot twist” or shift in the story. Like I guessed, the major plot point within 40% of the book (when it was first mentioned…)

One main thing that I noticed a lot was that Goymer tried to include a lot of social topics without actually going in-depth into any of them. It felt quite strange reading about certain (very important) issues that were only mentioned and not discussed.

However, the one thing I enjoyed was the friendship/mentorship that Allie and Martin had. It was the one thing I looked forward to.

All in all, this wasn’t my cup of tea, but I think that some people would like it.