Fiction Chicks

If you have not read anything by Rene Gutteridge, you are missing out. I began by reading the Boo series, and was hooked on her writing with the first book. She writes great, unique stories, and cracks me up along the way. I really enjoy her writing style.

That said, I found My Life as a Doormat to be a bit different from her previous books. I enjoyed it, but not as much as Boo. The story follows the emotions and actions of Leah, a frustrated playwright, who is at a crossroads with her current beau, the dull, dependable Edward. When she shows up at his stodgy business party in an uncharacteristic, impulsively-purchased-very-pink dress, he signs her up for a conflict-management class. Thus begins a busy story that will hold your interest, but might make you wish that the end came a bit sooner than it does.

One of the things that I adore about the author's stories are her supporting characters. She holds no punches, and makes them as fun and interesting as the main characters (sometimes more so!). This holds true in My Life as a Doormat, Leah's latest heroine, Jodie Bellarosa, a creative, fun, and welcome diversion. I also thought that although Leah's mother drove her up the wall, I enjoyed her appearances in the story from time to time!

My rating: 4 out of 5 stars - fun story...just a bit thin...Make sure you read Boo, though!