Title: My Life Next Door
Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick
Pages: 316
Publisher: Electric Monkey
Release date: 7th January
Blurb from Goodreads:
A
gorgeous debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to
one person you love without betraying another.
One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them... until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.
One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them... until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.
My Review:
*I
received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Egmont
Publishing and NetGalley*
3.5/5
stars
Samantha
Reed lives next to the Garrett family. Where the Reed family is small, quiet
and organised, the Garretts are loud, messy and there are many of them.
Samantha has been watching them for years but has never interacted with any of
them - her politician mother, Grace, can't stand the Garretts.
One
night Samantha meets Jase Garrett. The two soon fall in love and Samantha is
drawn into the Garrett household.
Then a
terrible accident changes everything, leaving Samantha with a tough decision.
Can
Samantha and Jase's relationship survive?
My Life
Next Door was a sweet, family-orientated read.
Samantha
was a relatable and likeable protagonist. I felt sorry for her - her mum didn't
spend much time with her (too busy with her campaign) and expected Sam to do
things instead of asking her to do them.
I didn't
like Nan, Sam's best friend. She wasn't very nice to Sam and was jealous of
her.
Another
character I didn't like was Sam's mum, Grace. She was so focused on her career
that she didn't realise how lonely and isolated Sam was. Grace also tried to
plan every second of Sam's summer holidays even though she was seventeen and
responsible enough to look after herself.
I loved
Jase and the Garretts, especially George - he was so cute! Jase was sweet and
considerate.
The plot
was interesting and held my attention. I liked that family was such an
important part of the story.
I could
understand why Sam did what she did after the accident and I was glad that
there was a happy ending. Several things were left unfinished but hopefully
they are dealt with in the companion novel.
Overall
this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.
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