Sara H. (pianoducky) reviewed on 5/29/2010 + 16 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Summer reading, for me, should be light, fun, and not involve too much brainpower. This book exceeded my standard for this type of literature. Giffin's writing style is breezy and conversational; I really felt like I got to be friends with Rachel watching her story unfold. I think most women are inclined to revile "the other woman," but seeing the situation from Rachel's point of view it's hard NOT to hope she succeeds in stealing her best friend's fiancé.

Overall, though, this is a story about how Rachel, like so many people, self-sabotages herself because she doesn't believe she deserves all the things she dreams of. I honestly felt bad for her, she seemed like a fish out of water at her job, in her current city, hanging out with her best friend Darcy, in all her previous relationships, even with her own family.

I did enjoy this book very much and am eager to read _Something Blue_, which picks up from Darcy's viewpoint and deals with the aftermath of this book.

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