Here’s what I like about Marian Keyes…first, she writes stories with more complexity than typical “chicklit” reads. Second, the way she uses point-of-view…third person, mostly limited omniscient but sometimes shifting into omniscient, rotating between three main characters.

In this story, the first main character we’re introduced to is Lisa. It’s kind of hard getting into, I think, because Lisa is insufferable. She’s mean and hateful and all-around bitchy. But it’s worth it when you get to the end…

The true heroine of the piece is Ashling, who I found to be extremely likeable in her ordinary-ness. She’s an underdog, and you’re rooting for her to find happiness (which, of course, she does…)

If you’re a fan of the genre, I would recommend this one.