Reviewer: Samantha
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
Bestselling YA author Kate Klise flies high with her first novel for grown-ups. In the Bag is You’ve Got Mail meets The Parent Trap in the 21st century—an absolutely enthralling story of globe-hopping, lost luggage, found opportunities…and the old-fashioned art of flirtation in a modern world. Told from the alternating perspectives of two single parents and their two teenage children, In the Bag is warm and witty, surprising, stylish, and smart contemporary women’s fiction for fans of Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green, and Megan McCafferty. Kate Klise’s sparkling career as a novelist for adults has taken glorious flight!
Review:
I have to say that I didn’t love this book. The premise sounded good, the cover was cute, and I liked the short and quick chapters, which made for a fast read. I understand that sometimes fate does work in strange ways, but the believability started to get stretched a little thin for me as the book carried on. The ending was a little confusing as well, and I can honestly say that I would have preferred none of the “terrorist” angle be included in the story. I like reading books that are based outside of the US because I love traveling, so reading about Paris and Barcelona and Madrid sparked my interest. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t held for the duration of the book.
