The Next Thing on My List A Novel

This novel would be more satisfying if it were played for the horror that it is. A tragic accident killed a woman and left the survivor with the memory of the accident and her death. She internalizes that tragedy and practically becomes the dead woman! http://pussreboots.com/blog/2020/comm...

The Next Thing on My List is a story written by Jill Smolinski about June, a woman who is involved in a car accident where her passenger, Marissa, died. June finds herself in possession of a list of twenty items Marissa wanted to complete before her 25th birthday. So June sets out to complete this list in Marissa's memory. This book was a steal, because I found it in the clearance section for only a $1. This story was such a delight to read. I am a huge fan of lists and dreaming of adventure, so by getting to be a fly on the wall of someone completing a list of hopes and dreams was just what I needed to start the new year. The list was really great! I really want to steal a few off of there, but without spoiling the whole thing, a few were ride in a helicopter, watch a sunrise, and run a 5K. Very simple and overused, but let's admit that a lot of us might even have those on our lists. The story had great progression and one-dimensional characters, but it was lots of fun. It was definitely chick-lit, so it was not profound by any means, but gave way to a few laughs and smirks. June has lots of funny thoughts that I could relate to. It was also a fairly quick read being a mere 288 pages, but the story wasn't too long or too short. It was the perfect length. Also be warned it is a bit predictable, but enjoyable all the same.

** spoiler alert ** This one took a little bit to get into, but I got hooked! June is such a relatable character. I love how much she grows in this story and how much more free she is by the end. She learned about herself while completing the birthday list. I am angry at how Troy treated her, but understand. The last 20 pages threw all the surprises at me!

Kinda cute and little bit funny.

This is one of those books that makes me want to get off the couch and do something to better myself. I really enjoyed the story and throughout wondered what I would do if I were in June's shoes. This was a great, quick read - even when I got a little teary eyed in the end. Grab a hankie, settle in, and ponder what would be the top 20 things you would like to do before you die.