I love it when I get surprised by a book. I’ve never read this author before and thankfully, I read the synopsis and felt good about it. After all reading, a book about escaping to France would be amazing.
This book spoke to me on many different levels, and I’m excited to share this review with you below.
Main Character Energy by Jamie Varon
Publisher: Park Row; Original edition (September 5, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-0778334200
Synopsis:
Poppy Banks would rather be writing mysteries than writing listicles for her dead-end job at Thought Buzz. But after a series of rejections, she’s ready to accept life on the sidelines as a plus-size woman. Her aunt Margot is the one person unwilling to give up on her niece’s dreams and tells her so at their secret yearly lunches.
But all of Poppy’s beliefs about herself are challenged when her beloved aunt dies and leaves her niece a grand surprise—a trip to her villa in the French Riviera. There, she learns her aunt intends to leave her stunning villa and secretive writer’s residency to Poppy—if she can finish her novel in six months.
When the writing countdown begins, Poppy realizes she has more to confront than her writer’s block. Family drama, complicated romances and self-doubt all threaten to throw her off course. In this fun and heartwarming debut, Poppy must decide if she can live up to her aunt’s—and her own—desire to be the main character in her own life.
Main Character Energy by Jamie Varon Review
It’s tough to read a book that has a lot of negative energy surrounding it. The main character has a poor relationship with her family, is frustrated with her writing progress, hates her job, and could use a change in her life.
After clandestine meetings with her aunt because of a family feud, this character has the chance to make a huge change in her life.
Beat down and continually feeling less than perfect with extremely low self-esteem, this is the chance she’s been waiting for. The author treats us to beautiful details of France, wonderful characters, and a delicious potential love interest.
There are many levels of soul searching that our main character goes through; some I identify with, some I empathize with. All I would embrace.
I love this book. The author pours herself into the character’s emotional journey and we suffer through some tears and joy. Pain and happiness. Recognizing many parts of myself too.
But not fond of the title. Main Character Energy tells nothing of what this book truly gives you. Passion, desire, and journey for acceptance, love, and an amazing journey to France that will inspire you too!
5 FAB STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.
2 thoughts on “Main Character Energy by Jamie Varon: Review”
Thank you, Chris, for this lovely review of my novel. So glad you enjoyed it!!
Thank you, Jamie! It is awesome!
Best of luck with your release!