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Modern Classic FictionLondon • Contemporary
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Mental Health2020
Cornerstone Digital
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18+ years
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens is a romance novel about Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton, born moments apart in the same hospital on New Year's Eve. This coincidence sets off Minnie’s series of unlucky birthdays while Quinn wins a cash prize for being London's first baby of the decade. Thirty years later, they meet and develop an unexpected friendship that blossoms into romance. The novel discusses miscarriage and mental illness, including depression and panic attacks.
Romantic
Heartwarming
Humorous
Bittersweet
Hopeful
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This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens is praised for its charming and heartwarming narrative. Readers enjoy the engaging characters and clever plot twists. The writing style is often described as witty and relatable. However, some feel the story is predictable in places, and the pacing can be uneven. Overall, it's a feel-good read that resonates with many.
A reader who enjoys This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens would likely appreciate romantic comedies with witty dialogue and heartwarming plots. Fans of Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare or Jojo Moyes' Me Before You would find themselves captivated by this charming tale of serendipity and love.
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Quinn is a corporate professional who shares a birthday with Minnie and experiences a complex relationship with family responsibilities, particularly towards his mother, Tara.
Leila is Minnie’s best friend and former business partner, known for her vibrant personality and vintage style, who plays a key role in supporting Minnie through various life changes.
Tara is Quinn’s mother, who experiences anxiety and agoraphobia, and forms a connection with Minnie’s mother, Connie, after years of limited social interactions.
Connie is Minnie’s mother, whose pragmatic and driven nature reveals her belief in the impact of Minnie's "unlucky" birth circumstances, leading to a strained mother-daughter dynamic.
330
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionLondon • Contemporary
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Love•
Mental Health2020
Cornerstone Digital
Adult
18+ years
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