An epic and modern love story for our times, this isn’t a will-they-won’t they story. It’s a why won’t they? Perfect for fans of Lucy Dillon and Rosie Walsh.
Joe has been working with Russell for years. He's the best writer on his team, but lately something has been off. He's trying to get his mojo back, but when his flatmate moves out without warning he has other things to worry about.
Otty moving into Joe's house seems like the most obvious solution to both their problems, but neither is prepared for what happens next. Paired together in the writing room, their obvious chemistry sparks from the page and they are the writing duo to beat. But their relationship off the page is an entirely different story, and neither of them can figure out why.
And suddenly the question isn't, will they, or won't they? It's why won't they?
An epic and modern love story for our times, we will all see ourselves reflected in Otty and Joe. We are our own biggest barriers and this novel explores what happens when we get out of our own way. And it is glorious
My Review:
This is Miranda Dickinson at her very best. What an absolute
delight ‘Our Story’ is; well written, fun, dramatic and with charming,
endearing characters. This is the kind of book that ‘played’ in mind like a
film as I read, I could picture it up on the big screen… I just wonder who
would play our brilliant Otty and Joe.
Their story is powerful but not in an over the top, hearts, and
flowers predictable way. Both characters have faults and problems, both aren’t
entirely truthful with the other, both learn as the story develops and seeing
how it plays out is captivating. I wanted them to find what they were looking
for whether that meant they could be in each other’s lives or not. I was hoping
both would be happy and especially happy for the other character. I couldn’t
put the book down; I was all in just because both characters got under my skin
and meant so much to me. By the end I was gutted it was over and had a book
hangover, I couldn’t touch another book for a couple of days.
I was fascinated by the inner workings of the writers room
of a popular TV show, it had a very fly on the wall sense about it, I could
imagine this was how all our TV favourites come into fruition. I don’t want to
go too much into the story or how it all ends, as I think it’s always best to
find out for yourself, but I was entertained and unsure of how it would end all
the way through.
Miranda Dickinson creates such gorgeous characters that you
take to your heart. The story is well paced and written in a great style
typical to the author. I love that it isn’t just a romance story, it’s about
finding yourself and following your own dreams.
I want to read more, I wish I could follow Otty and Joe’s
story…
I cannot recommend this highly enough. One of my absolute
favourite reads of the year.
