Wednesday, May 26, 2021

It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake


 It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian  353 pages

Summary from Goodreads: Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there's one she's often overlooked--herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it's time for that to change. She's finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment.

As she embarks on a pleasure-seeking quest that takes her halfway around the world, she discovers that maybe she can have everything, and everyone, she's ever wanted.

Effortlessly hilarious and relatable, Claire Christian spins a fresh, feel-good tale about starting over as a thirtysomething woman who's been living life for everyone else. A story of self-discovery for the ages, Noni's journey serves as a sparkling reminder that life is what we make of it--so why not enjoy it?

And here's what I thought:  I don't usually read books with this much romance, but this was a fun story and a quick read -- and a departure from other things I've been reading lately. Noni is a funny, smart character and going through the story with her, enjoying her adventures along with her, made for a good story.  Sometimes, admittedly, she did things that made me cringe --- but so many times, these things were so, so funny. I don't know if I quite buy how real some of the characters are (like the too-amazing-to-be-true tattooist she meets).  But, it's still a fun read.  

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