Michelle Blanchard Ardillo

First of all, my feelings about this book are mostly due to my own mistake, and as an avid reader with thousands of books under my belt, I have to admit it is a rookie mistake I shouldn’t have made. This is my first Marian Keyes book, and although I’ve seen her name and numerous titles many times on library bookshelves and reading blogs, I just hadn’t gotten around to reading one of hers myself. And then, I started with Book #7 in a series! Foolish at best. I had no idea that My Favourite Mistake was a series and that I was stumbling in with no background, no back stories, no idea who anyone was or used to be or would become.

So, I did not enjoy this book. The beginning of the book was enjoyable, and I was 100% dialed in to Anna’s NYC life, both business and personal. The whole work from home was spot on. But, I had a difficult time connecting with the characters after Anna returned to Ireland. I didn’t understand who the sisters were and what part they played in the family structure. And we all know that birth order and personalities formed in early childhood have a lot to do with family dynamics.

Will I try again? Yes, indeed. You don’t get to be a writer who has sold over 22 million (MILLION) copies worldwide for nothing!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for the ARC. I promise I will start from the beginning with Marian Keyes and redeem myself!