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REVIEW: “Your Roots Are Showing” by Elise Chidley

August 3, 2010

Lizzie Buckley is devastated and depressed after accidentally sending an email to her husband that was meant for her sister, as her husband then decides they should separate. Taking their 3-yr-old twins, Lizzie moves into a cottage, and tries to start over. But, she just can’t seem to get through her blues.

Enter her best friend, Tessa, who gives her some tough love, and encourages her to see that maybe all is not lost. So, Lizzie embarks on a journey to reinvent herself and see if she can’t patch things up, after all.

This book was so full of ups and downs, quirky British sayings, and laugh-out-loud humor… I totally couldn’t put it down. It kept me wanting to know how things would turn out… I could never guess! Sometimes I thought I had things figured out, but then I’d find I was all wrong. And, goodness knows, I kept getting mad at the main characters for not just coming out with things that needed to be said or done! LOL.

Definitely a good read that’s up there on my Top 10 list, now. ;)

Rated: A-

From → 2010, reviews

16 Comments
  1. This sounds really cute and fun — and I can totally imagine the sheer dread of realizing that you sent an email of personal information to the wrong person!! Oh, my!! Putting on Paperbackswap wish list…!

  2. Actually — woohoo! I wasn’t on a wish list, I was able to order it straight out!! Yay me!

    • MizB permalink

      Nice! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It’s really cute. :)

      ~MizB

  3. This one just makes me wonder what was the content of her letter that it had the power to end her marriage

  4. Wow! It’s on your Top 10 list! Definitely bumping it up my TBR list now. Thanks for the great review (and nudge to get it read, LOL).

  5. This sounds like a really good book. I’ve added it to my TBR list. Nice review!

  6. This is the first TT I have participated it. I love your blog & am now a follower!

    Happy Reading!

  7. I apologize my posting the wrong blog name last week. I had “I Should Be Reading” instead of just “Should be Reading.” Your pick looks cute. Here’s mine

  8. I’ve seen other good reviews for this. So glad you enjoyed it too! I’ll be looking for it now! :)

  9. Sounds like a fun one! I love books that keep you guessing!

  10. This sounds like a book I’d enjoy! Great review!

  11. Need more books that tie in humour into life and I will add this one to my list. Top 10 that’s a hell of a feat considering how much you read. Going ahead and looking out for this one NOW!

  12. Can’t wait to read it!!
    Wonderful review :)

  13. Me too, me too!!! I just finished reading it this morning and I will be recommending it to my sisters and friends. It makes my 2010 Favorite Reads list. We need more books from Elise Chidley. I absolutely loved it.

Please be patient if your comment doesn't show up right away... I will 'release' it as soon as I can. Thanks for your thoughts! ~MizB

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