Review: As Greek as it Gets

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Alice Clark is delighted when her boyfriend Max proposes. From her dead-end job to her straight-up-dead houseplants, her life hasn’t exactly turned out how she imagined, so she can’t wait to start some wedding planning.

But the intimate affair she imagined soon grows wildly out of control, along with Alice’s doubts. Just as things reach breaking point between the couple, Alice’s best friend whisks her away for an escape to a sun-kissed Greek island. 

Sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a cocktail – or three – and Alice soon finds herself letting loose and relaxing into the Greek way of life. When she visits a gorgeous village nestled in the hilltops overlooking the sea, and meets a friendly local woman with a very special business – and a very handsome son – Alice is surprised by how drawn she feels to these people and this life.

As the sun sets on her Greek holiday, Alice knows she has some big decisions to make. Will finding herself mean losing the life she had planned? Or could it be the start of something else entirely?

Genre: contemporary romance

Publication date: May 2020

Mature content: no

Review: As Greek as it Gets is a fun summer book. It's well written and the characters are enjoyable. I especially loved the descriptions of the Greek islands - they are so realistic you almost feel you are there too with Alice and her friends. 

 

 I have to confess I was a bit disappointed that Alice finally ended up with Max. I realise that what was she wanted and I'm aware Max made all her wishes come true, but I never did connect with Max - I found him too bland and just a tad too perfect. I had a hard time accepting he was the right man for Alice and kept wondering if she was going to flip the tables and end up with a holiday fling instead. 

In any case, it's a lovely beach or poolside read.  

 Happy readings!