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Book Review of The Flip Side

The Flip Side
The Flip Side
Author: James Bailey
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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This contemporary British rom com from a male point of view was a welcome relief from a stressful time in my career. And at a time when travel isn't safe, it was delightful to visit several European cities from the comfort of my reading chair.

Plot summary: It's New Year's Day and Josh is in a sad place. His girlfriend declined his elaborate proposal, he lost his job, and he's moved home with his parents. Having lost confidence in his decision-making abilities, he resolves to flip a coin to make every decision in the new year.

The Flip Side is humorous, witty, and sweet. It features a great group of trivia-loving friends, honest multi-generational family relationships, and a meet-cute that results in a lovely romance. With no 'intimate' scenes, it would be a fun intergenerational family buddy read choice.

This was delightful and I'm eager to read the author's next novel. Thank you to William Morrow for the gifted novel. I was under no obligation to post a positive review; all thoughts are my own.