You Me and The Movies by Fiona Collins

I was sent a pre publication copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

I loved this book, really loved it. I read it over two evenings whilst on holiday and i couldn't put it down.

Arden Hall has recently come out of an abusive relationship and even though she has a son (not the abusive partner's) she is now living alone and trying to rebuild her life. Whilst visiting a friend in hospital a chance encounter with an ex lover makes Arden reminisce over her previous relationship with him.

The book jumps from past to present, and even though I struggle with this usually, it was really easy to follow in this book. As Arden lives in the present, visiting her ex lover in hospital, she also looks back at their relationship whilst she was at university. The descriptions of the time are very good and took me back to my university days, the music, the clothes and the films. Even though I'm not a great movie buff and I haven't seen all the films mentioned this didn't detract from the storyline in any way.

I liked all the characters in this book, even Arden's mother, who was a bit extreme but it all adds to the way it makes you feel about Arden. You hope that they rekindle their romance once Mac is out of hospital and right up to the end of the story there are twists to Arden's relationships, it all works out well for her in the end though.

The plot was brilliant, cleverly written and mesmerising, I had to read on to find out what happened to both Arden and Mac.

This was a great holiday read and one that I wish hadn't ended.

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