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A surprise hit.

Reviewed in Australia on 26 April 2021

I DNF’d this book very early on and then decided to try again, only because it was a book club read thinking I’d probably give it a two star rating. I strongly disliked Teddy. I thought he was immature and silly and Ruthie was uptight. And they were. But at about the 45% mark I realised it was a cover. Both had difficult childhoods that impacted heavily on their adulthood’s. I often give up too quickly on books if I’m not drawn in right from the start and this book for me was a lesson in persevering. It is a very strong 4 and a half stars from me.

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Rae

Eh maybe miss this

Reviewed in Australia on 22 August 2021

The amount of time talking about hair and straight teeth in this book ......it could be halved. I read it in a day,Its cute,really irritating and no doubt will still be a #bookstagram must read. Its nothing like the hating game. This style of writing and topics, literally Hair, Teeth and Turtles ...... 🤦‍♀️

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Tracey Anderson

A surprise hit.

Reviewed in Australia on 26 April 2021

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Rae

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Reviewed in Australia on 22 August 2021

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Sweet & funny.

Reviewed in Australia on 5 April 2021

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I enjoy thorne's writing, but I got to 20% and didn't think I'd be in to this one, turns out I was wrong - solid 4 stars.. i like the subtle plot twists, hidden agendas and side character stories. I also like the low angst and relatable sex scenes.. I didn't connect with ruthie and teddy as much as the characters from the hating game. But boy oh boy, RENATA. She saved this book and made it a billion times more enjoyable and effortless. I encourage you to pick this one up purely for her.

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Samantha

Second First Impressions made a wonderful first impression on me.

Reviewed in Australia on 4 May 2021

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“Life requires full, up-to-the-neck participation”

Sally Thorne has once again delivered a beautifully written love story, where personal growth, compassion, courage and kindness are the focal point of the novel. Thorne has a knack of writing truly loveable MC’s who have walls up from past events, but have kind and caring souls within who show strength through their compassion.

I thoroughly enjoy how friendships are developed in Thorne’s books, both between the MC & LI, but also with the MC and the rest of the characters. Thorne has a real strength in the way that she writes relationships and the way that she gets you invested in all of the characters.

If you enjoy reading about kind, loving heroines who are just waiting to come out of their shell; empathetic, honest and charming ‘reformed bad boy’ love interests; along with a cast of outgoing, protective and humorous friends then I highly recommend this novel to you.

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Kerry

Meh..

Reviewed in Australia on 27 August 2021

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I just couldn’t get into this book. There was just nothing happening for so much of the story… and then suddenly everything gets tied up in a neat little bow so quickly if you blink you’ll miss it. I normally really like Sally Thorne’s stuff, but I was really disappointed here.

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Stacey L.

A fun read

Reviewed in Australia on 21 April 2022

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✔️ forced proximity
✔️ friends to lovers
✔️ delightfully hilarious
✔️ quirky side characters

Ruthie lives a life of safety and security, working as a stand in manager of a retirement village (and looking after endangered tortoises). Enter Teddy, the bad boy-esque/gentle sweetheart: son of the retirement village’s new owners.
Teddy’s presence forces Ruthie to reevaluate her life of safety, and encourages her to take risks, live her life and take a chance on love ❤️

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Bowkat01

Sally Thorne has done it again

Reviewed in Australia on 4 April 2021

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Second First Impressions is another story that makes you fall in love with the characters and makes you want them to be your lifelong friends. Funny and sweet. A story of friendships, love, self-discovery and give & take....and tortoises.

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Zermatt

Easy read and kind of sweet

Reviewed in Australia on 13 April 2021

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A slow to get started story, it’s easy reading and light, nice characters and good escapist reading, with a tidy ending.

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Renee Gray

Sweet

Reviewed in Australia on 24 November 2021

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This one was sweet and spoke of how even as an adult you might not know who you are and there is nothing wrong with finding yourself in your 30s and stepping out of your comfort zone

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jo murphy

A great easy read

Reviewed in Australia on 16 July 2021

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This is another well written Sally Thorne book. The enjoyable plot gently guides you through the thoughtfully detailed characters. If you would like a great entertainment read , this is for you. By the way I I had to look up the golden bonnet tortoise to see if they existed!

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