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The Good Part

By: Sophie Cousens
Narrated by: Kerry Gilbert
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Is living the life you’ve wished for really a dream come true?

Lucy Young is twenty-six and tired. Tired of fetching coffees for senior TV producers, sick of going on disastrous dates, and done with living in a damp flat with roommates who never buy toilet paper. After another disappointing date, Lucy stumbles upon a wishing machine. Pushing a coin into the slot, Lucy closes her eyes and wishes with all her might: Please, let me skip to the good part of my life.

When she wakes the next morning to a handsome man, a ring on her finger, a high-powered job, and two storybook-perfect children, Lucy can’t believe this is real—especially when she looks in the mirror, and staring back is her own forty-something face. Has she really skipped ahead like she’s always wanted, or has she simply forgotten a huge chunk of her life? As Lucy begins to embrace new relationships and the perks of maturity, she’ll have to ask herself: Can she go back to her previous life, and if so, can she stand to leave the good part behind?

©2023 Sophie Cousens (P)2023 Penguin Audio Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance World Literature Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good

Critic reviews

One of PopSugar’s Best Romances of the Year
One of USA Today’s Best Romance Books for Fall
One of Zibby Magazine’s Most Anticipated Books
One of The Everygirl’s Best Books of 2023
One of Christian Science Monitor’s Best Books of November

"Filled with charming moments, lovable characters, and a bit of magic . . . This saga has it all." —Woman's World

"Cousens is a master at building emotional impact without becoming maudlin or sentimental. . . . Cousens acknowledges her book's debt to classic films like 13 Going on 30 and Big, and it captures some that nostalgia while also feeling fresh and relevant." —Book Reporter

Heartwarming Storyline • Unique Premise • Brilliant Narration • Witty Dialogue • Emotional Depth • Perfect Timing
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Interesting take on time travel. Kept my interest, but not sure I would read/listen again.
Great narration!

Good.

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Seems like a story that's been done so many times (Click, 13 going on 30 etc) but.... this was a great version and such a refreshing take on it! highly recommend <3

Loved it!

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A clever spin on a classical story line, with a lot of heart. This narrator is incredible as well.

A Happy, Funny, Romantic Book

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Thoughtful, real and plenty of humor. This story reminds us that every part of life should be embraced and learned from.

Beautiful story!

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Sophie Cousens has written another wonderful and touching masterpiece. I loved this from beginning to end!

Fantastic

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Spoiler alert. My review is colored by the fact that I am not a fan of time travel stories. The story was engaging and I liked the characters and the narrator. In addition to the characters and storytelling, what kept me going in the book was the question: is this a case of amnesia or is it time travel? I was disappointed in the ending. It was a generally happy ending but not really believable.

Not my favorite Sophie Cousens book

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What a beautiful story of life and overcoming obstacles, it definitely makes you appreciate the beauty of what we all have.

Beautiful Story of Love!

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I always love it when Sophie Cousens comes out with a new book, she rocks witty banter with her characters. I love the uniqueness of this story, can't wait for her next book!

Sophie Cousens is the romcom queen!

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I wasn't sure in the beginning, but I grew to love the characters so much. The fmc was a bit annoying at first but I enjoyed her quirkyness and banter! I loved the love story between her and the mmc! It's a unique take on "Big" but I love time travel stories. I definitely want to listen again. I miss them already, haha.
Also, the narrator did a wonderful job!!

Loved everything about it!

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This was a great book that I enjoyed listening to. It really sticks with you and makes you think about all the moments in your life - good and bad. What if you didn’t get to experience them? Would you still be you? The story itself is more lighthearted, doesn’t take a lot of brainpower to listen to, but it does give you perspective and allows you to think about yourself too.

Great listen, lighthearted but makes you think about your life.

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