Review "Hope in a Jar" by Beth Harbison

I recently finished Beth Harbison's new novel Hope in a Jar. Overall, I thought it was a cute and quick read.

Allie is a 38 year old temp worker. The book starts with Allie discovering her boyfriend in bed with another woman. She kicks him out immediately but realizes she didn't love him anyways, that she was just with him out of fear of being alone. Shortly after, she attends her 20th high school reunion where she awkwardly runs into her former best friend Olivia, whom she hasn't spoken to in years (the novel later reveals what caused their friendship to end). When her and Olivia discover that their mutual friend Noah is going to marry Vickie, the meanest girl from high school, they band together to rescue him from her, and in that time also repair their friendship. Allie also discovers she may have feelings for Noah. . .

I enjoyed this book. It was a fun chick-lit book and quick read about friendship and love. I didn't enjoy it as much as her previous books Secrets of a Shoe Addict and Shoe Addicts Anonymous, but I did think it was enjoyable overall. It was slow at times and not the most exciting story, but I'd recommend it if you're looking for a light easy read. I would, however, strongly recommend her Shoe Addicts books (Shoe Addicts Anonymous is the first one, so read that one first).

Rating: 3/5

Currently Reading: The Sign for Drowning by Rachel Stolzman. This is a fascinating novel about a woman who tragically lost her younger sister in a drowning when they were children, and now works with Deaf and hearing impaired children. Rachel is really awesome so look out for a review, giveaway and author interview later this week!