Calling all Dumplin'-Drop Dead Gorgeous-90s Rom Com fans- This book is going to be your new best friend:
About the book:
In this charming romantic comedy perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Sophie Kinsella, critically acclaimed author Teri Wilson shows us that sometimes being pushed out of your comfort zone leads you to the ultimate prize.
Charlotte Gorman loves her job as an elementary school librarian, and is content to experience life through the pages of her books. Which couldn’t be more opposite from her identical twin sister. Ginny, an Instagram-famous beauty pageant contestant, has been chasing a crown since she was old enough to enunciate the words world peace, and she’s not giving up until she gets the title of Miss American Treasure. And Ginny’s refusing to do it alone this time.
She drags Charlotte to the pageant as a good luck charm, but the winning plan quickly goes awry when Ginny has a terrible, face-altering allergic reaction the night before the pageant, and Charlotte suddenly finds herself in a switcheroo the twins haven’t successfully pulled off in decades.
Woefully unprepared for the glittery world of hair extensions, false eyelashes, and push-up bras, Charlotte is mortified at every unstable step in her sky-high stilettos. But as she discovers there’s more to her fellow contestants than just wanting a sparkly crown, Charlotte realizes she has a whole new motivation for winning.
Why I love this book:
I give it a thumbs up because it was just plain fun to read. Oh! And listen to! About a quarter of the way in, I wanted to read it faster so I downloaded it on Audible and it's the perfect book to listen to. It's easy going, funny and imaginative. It's like listening to your best friend tell you a hilarious story as you pour her wine. It's predictable, but in a way that feels right. Yes, I know what's probably going to happen and yes there's a series of unfortunate accidents (title pun intended) and yes I spotted some of the obstacles ahead but that's why I loved it. Sometimes, we need a reliably good story, one that we know is going to make us laugh and feel good. I love sister-sister bonds and Ginny and Charlotte, even with their opposite personalities, are the yin and yang of sibling love. You'll laugh, you'll laugh again and then probably call your sister. And wish you had a reason to wear really expensive extension, even only for a night. (I am also a serious "You Go Girl, Take No Prisoners" mood after binging Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel so this totally helped)
About the Author:
Teri Wilson is the author/creator of the Hallmark Channel Original Movies Unleashing Mr. Darcy, Marrying Mr. Darcy, and The Art of Us, as well as a fourth Hallmark movie currently in development. Teri is a double finalist in the prestigious 2018 RWA RITA awards for her novels The Princess Problem and Royally Wed. Teri also writes an offbeat fashion column for the royal blog What Would Kate Do and is a frequent guest contributor for its sister site, Meghan’s Mirror. She’s been a contributor for both HelloGiggles and Teen Vogue, covering books, pop culture, beauty, and everything royal. In 2017, she served as a national judge for the Miss United States pageant in Orlando, Florida, and has since judged in the Miss America system. She has a major weakness for cute animals, pretty dresses, Audrey Hepburn films, and good books. Visit her at TeriWilson.net or on Twitter @TeriWilsonAuthr.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster and Atria Books for my copy. All my opinions are my own.
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