Imagine if there was the ultimate life coach and so long as you follow their directions, you’ll become wildly successful. Now imagine if all your friends listened to that life coach but you thought the advice seemed too risky and decided to do it on your own. The only problem is that your instincts may not be right. That’s what Jenny learns about herself when she attends her college reunion and sees everyone she knows living fabulous lives. They’re wealthy, well-connected, and have found love (when they wanted to). Jenny, on the other hand, missed the memo. She was on her way to becoming a chef but bungled that and now her career is floundering doing assistant work for a bitchy, self-involved boss, she’s losing touch with her friends, and her boyfriend is a tool. At the reunion, she gets the chance for a do-over. Will she take the risk this time and hand over all life decisions?
As expected, all that glitters isn’t gold. Jenny will obviously learn that her friends’ perfect life isn’t quite so perfect and perhaps she’s not willing to pay the price the memo requires for success. I didn’t love the predictabilty of the concept, but I do love that we also realize Jenny’s instincts weren’t so off base – she did, however, need a push so in a way she really did need the memo. Mostly, I enjoyed reading of this when you consider it as a story about female friendships and loyalty rather than one about ambition and instincts.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
Pair with: Champagne grapefruit cocktail
Peaches to Apples 