Review: Misery Loves Cabernet

Misery Loves Cabernet by Kim Gruenenfelder

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I gave this book 4 stars simply because halfsies aren’t allowed. If given the option, this book warranted more of a 3.5. In this sequel to [b:A Total Waste of Makeup|342667|A Total Waste of Makeup (Charlize Edwards, #1)|Kim Gruenenfelder|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1312006431s/342667.jpg|333021], we continue on our journey as we follow Charlie through the world of life and love in LA. All together this book felt a lot like TWoM. With that being said, if you enjoyed the first one then you most likely will enjoy this one, too. If you haven’t read TWoM, don’t worry, I believe this story can stand alone easily. We get enough of a background that you can figure out who’s who and what’s going on. If you can, I would suggest you try to read this second but if you decide to skip ahead then that’s ok. You will probably just end up rating this one a little higher because of it. But I digress…

One of the main aspects I liked most about this series is that Charlie, the main protagonist, doesn’t always get the guy. That’s usually how it happens in chicklit and, although that’s satisfying, it can be somewhat boring too. It seemed Charlie had found her perfect man at the end of the first book but it quickly falls apart at the beginning of the second. Even though that is a pro for the book, oddly enough, it is also a con. Since she can’t doesn’t find the guy, we end up having to experience her neurosis all over again. It’s entertaining at first but by the end of the second book it starts to wear a bit… but only a little. I do have to say I was pleased with how it all ended. Charlie was finally no longer feeling desperate and became at ease with her life.

This isn't so much a spoiler as it is a prediction. Overall I thought this was a great story and I am glad I read it. If I have it my way, though, there will be a third book and Charlie will finally end up with Drew. I mean, let’s be honest, haven’t they fit together perfectly since day one? I expected them to end up together since the first book when they had the conversation about how they both just want to find someone to love them for who they are, flaws and all. Um, hello!? I realize that would mean Charlie would finally find her perfect guy and that sort of goes against the "anti-formulaic" writing of the first two books but, let’s be honest, who cares? Formulas have their place and it's in chicklit. The girl is supposed to meet Prince Charming, and quite frankly, I don’t think anyone will mind .. especially Charlie.



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