This book was not for me, I could not find the female main character engaging or likable unfortunately

The Plot Twist by Eleanor Foymer

Allie is struggling to write her current novel, despite success with her previous romcoms. When she meets Martin Clark, a famous crime writer who is also struggling, they agree to swap plots and meet weekly. Fuelled by Martin's love story with wife Angie, and a fledgling romance with Will, Allie begins to write again. But things don't go to plan, to say the least!

I loved this book, especially the insights into the writer's life and the publishing world. I liked the characters and the humour, and although it was predictable I found it really compulsive! I don't read a lot of romantic fiction but I found this really enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

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.

I recently read The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer, and it was an enjoyable experience. The story follows Allie Edwards, a romcom author, and Martin Clark, a bestselling crime novelist, who both find themselves struggling with writer's block. They decide to switch plots to help each other out, which leads to some unexpected romantic entanglements.

What I loved most about the book was its wit and the engaging characters. Allie and Martin's interactions were entertaining, and their quirky personalities added a lot of charm to the story. The idea of switching plots was a fun twist that kept me hooked. The romance that developed between Allie and Martin, as well as Allie's connection with events caterer Will, made for a delightful read.

However, I did find the plot a bit predictable at times, and I felt the story could have been shorter. Despite these minor issues, the book's light-hearted and uplifting tone made it an enjoyable read, perfect for fans of romance and comedy.

Overall, The Plot Twist is a fun and engaging book that offers a unique take on the writing process and the lives of authors. If you're looking for a feel-good romance with a touch of wit, this book is definitely worth a read.

'She might be a great writer, but she's a terrible communicator.'

What a messy romcom this is! And I do mean 'messy' - it's very British - and nobody communicates well. There's plenty of secondary characters with their drama, a couple of fun subplots, a villain and eventually, an understated happily ever after.

Ellie is a romance writer with writer's block. She fudges, procrastinates and obfuscates at every opportunity. Did I like her? Not much, but she has an authenticity that is kind of endearing, at a pinch. The plot follows Eleanor's writing issues, meeting her new writing mentor and the inspiration he gives; her new love interest Will (who is rather delicious); her sister, her bestie, her ex-boyfriend, and basically, her indecision.

I loved the glimpses of London, the publishing shenanigans and the jokes, but Ellie made it all so frustrating. If you love romances by Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary, this has that same chaotic feel.

Thank you Eleanor Goymer, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

It’s hard to know whether this just wasn’t totally ‘it’ for me or I am actually the problem. So I went in not really knowing what this was about! I always read blurbs initially and know I want to read but by the time I get round to it I’ve generally forgotten and just like to be surprised. But basically what happened was, I completely convinced myself of who Allie’s love interest was going to be. And at like 45% in I started to doubt… like oh she’s apparently really liking this Will guy and yet we’ve only talked to the editor man (yes I have forgotten his name I’m sorry) twice, when they are they going to have a fiery argument and get together?
Right so he’s the actual bad guy here, I see.
So like yes that was my fault, but I still had half of the book where I knew who the love interest was and yet, I didn’t totally feel it. Like I wanted to near slap Allie sometimes for just not telling anybody the most basic information. And I don’t think we actually got enough of her and Will together to see any real interest between them.
I really did like the general plot and the idea, some of the scenarios and all were well thought out and cute, but generally it didn’t hit the spot for me!

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter Publishing for the advanced copy of this title.

I really enjoyed this one and love a good story within a story.
Allie is a romance author who has come down with a bad case of the writer's block. Her life is dismantling in front of her eyes, and she is grasping at straws to save it.

The author creates two relationships that become instrumental in Allie getting her groove back. The first, an older best-selling author who finds himself in the same boat as Allie as they team up to help each other with their novels. The second, a hot waiter named Will who she continues to run into at work events. What better way to write a romance then to find someone sweet and sexy to take notes from?

Allie finds herself inadvertently lying by omission and using both men to further her career. Getting to the part where the threads unravel was the best part of the novel and hits around the 50% mark.
I really wanted more of Will's character. The author skims the surface of his character, but we never really get to know him. Their relationship wasn't ever clearly defined and needed more substance to make the buildup of the ending more meaningful.

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This might just be the most frustrating book I’ve ever read. Like really-want-to-smack-the-main-character-upside-the-head frustrating. In a nutshell, this book is entirely comprised of the miscommunication trope–or, more accurately, the lack of communication trope–so if that’s not your thing, I’d suggest staying away from this book. Because once Allie realizes that the guy she’s falling for (despite having no chemistry with him) is none other than the son of her newfound writing partner (whose marriage she’s using as inspiration for her next novel), does she immediately confess to both of them her very accidental and unintentional mistake? No. Of course not. Instead, she complains over and over to her best friend about how the universe is out to get her and how everyone will be mad at her when they find out she’s been lying to them even though, in the end, nobody really cares all that much. And you know why? Because it’s really not that big of a deal. Add in a random plot about a sort of nefarious publisher, and this book felt like it didn’t have any stakes, any urgency. It was just the same repetitive, self-deprecating monologue. At least it has a very nice cover.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest review!

CUTE.

i don't love the third person story telling but this book was very good.

The writing was very good. And the story felt heartfelt.

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Eleanor Goymer’s The Plot Twist is a delightful romantic comedy that intertwines the creative struggles of two authors with an unexpected love story. Romcom writer Allie Edwards and seasoned crime novelist Martin Clark both face crippling writer’s block and looming deadlines. In a desperate bid to overcome their creative hurdles, they decide to swap genres and write each other’s stories. This unconventional partnership not only rejuvenates their writing but also fosters a heartwarming mentor-mentee relationship. Amidst this literary experiment, Allie encounters Will, a charming events caterer who becomes the muse she didn’t know she needed. Goymer masterfully balances humor, romance, and the intricacies of the writing process, delivering a story that’s both engaging and endearing. The Plot Twist is a testament to the unexpected turns life can take and the beauty of finding inspiration in unlikely places.

I really enjoyed this book! I’d guessed some of the main plot twists quite early on but I can imagine it being quite difficult to manage to make them subtle enough without being too obscure/unlikely.

The only real negative experience I had while reading was the massive jump from chapter 19 to chapter 20. It felt very jarring to read and the way the conversation starts between Will and Allie seems to come out of no where and doesn’t seem very natural.

Otherwise I loved all of the characters and the way Eleanor has written all of their different relationships is lovely and everything felt very intentional and well done.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Overall, it was okay, and that's okay! It was written well, and the story flowed nicely, however I didn't connect with the characters. The book was fun and a creative story that many people will enjoy, it just wasn't for me.

I really wanted to love this book and there were some thing I did love, but overall it was pretty meh. Allie was extremely childish, felt more like an early 20s woman than 35 (said as a 35 year old). Also, her relationship with Will was basically nonexistent. They met, met again, went on 1 date, slept together once (I think, it was off page and jumped from end of a chapter where he wasn't involved into her waking up in his bed), and then he was gone most of the book but she still fell in love with him?

Allie had a far stronger relationship with Martin, which I loved, and Verity (her editor), which was charming. I honestly feel like I'd rather have read a book with her as a side character and Martin/Angie being the leads.

There were a ton of plots floating around and while they all got resolved, none felt fully formed. It was a fine book, but not for me.

DNF at 14%

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the eArc in exchange for my honest opinion.

The premise of the book seems very fun, two authors with a writers block helping each other out and then Allie falling in love with the son of the author. The writing itself also showed a great promise, however I could just not get into the story.

The first chapter was so long, it could have been cut into multiple ones and would have been better for it. If i need to believe the table of contents on my ereader this is only an issue for the first chapter though. However, the Harry Potter reference, not for me in this time and age. Also the fact that one the old rich white guy was like “Or am i not allowed to say things like this these days”, I hope this was supposed to be ironic, but it left a bad taste in my mouth.

Overall, the book was simply not for me.

I liked the concept of this story, but the introduction felt very lengthy. The romance itself doesn’t really take off until close to the halfway point.

Despite having seven successful romances to her name, Allie finds herself in a major writing slump with a looming deadline. She teams up with Martin Clark, a renowned crime writer from the '90s who is battling his own writer’s block. Together, they form an unexpected partnership to break through their creative blocks!

While Martin’s fatherly bond with Allie was incredibly sweet, it often felt more central to the story than the romance with Will, a caterer she meets at an event. I liked how everything tied together, but the interactions with Will were just too limited, and Allie’s self-sabotage made it difficult to fully connect with their relationship.

I think there were just too many subplots—writer’s block, Allie and Will’s romance, Martin’s marriage, and an editor takedown. With so much happening, some storylines didn't get the spotlight I hoped for.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this!
I loved the premise: a romance author in bad writers block meets a grumpy crime novelist and a super swoony caterer. Martin and Allie agree to help each other out by writing their opposing genres. It sounds great on paper.
But I struggled with this a ton. I thought the romance was lacking some real tension and chemistry to make it believable. Allie was a bit difficult to relate to and made some weird decisions. But mostly I thought this tried really hard to touch so many plot points and never really delivered on any of them? It felt messy and a bit disjointed.

Thanks to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter & NetGalley for providing this ARC! ✨

The Plot Twist is the ultimate feel-good book! The characters are lovable, and the story revolves around something every book lover enjoys—writing books! 📖✨ It has that cozy, heartwarming vibe that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and just escape for a while. The premise is fun, and there are definitely moments that made me smile.

That being said, a few things didn’t quite work for me. Some sentences were unnecessarily long and didn’t add much to the story, making the book feel slower than expected. The relationships between the characters weren’t always believable, and the romance itself lacked chemistry—it just didn’t spark the way I’d hoped. Plus, by the halfway mark, it was pretty obvious how everything would unfold, which took away the excitement of finishing the book.

Overall, it’s a decent romcom with a sweet concept, but not one that completely swept me off my feet. If you love lighthearted, bookish stories, you might still enjoy it, but I wouldn’t call it a must-read. 😊

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book to read it early. The story was cute and fun to learn more about the characters along the way. The supporting characters were fun and the main characters are what made the book. I found Allie to be self centered and arrogant at times but her witty banter helped balance that. Martin is a gem and should always be protected.

A fun back and forth of will they won’t they with enough characters to keep you guessing. This book was light hearted and offered lots of giggles along the way. Would totally recommend.

I really tried to get into this one but I couldn’t do it. Allie is a best selling romance author with writers block who comes across a thriller author named Martin. The romance for me just fell flat and I was well… bored. 2/5 ⭐️ thank you Eleanor Goymer, Netgalley, and one more chapter for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.