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Book Review Shopaholic on Honeymoon by Sophie Kinsella


My thoughts about Shopaholic on Honeymoon by Sophie Kinsella

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Shopaholic on Honeymoon by Sophie Kinsella

As readers of the Shopaholic series will know, I have never described Becky and Luke's honeymoon, which happens after they get married in Shopaholic Ties the Knot. So as a free update for Shopaholic fans, I have decided to share with you one of the adventures of the newly-wed Becky and Luke. I hope you enjoy it! Love Sophie x The new Mr and Mrs Brandon are on honeymoon, and Becky has big plans! They’ve got a whole year to explore Venice, learn yoga in India, sleep in little wooden huts in South America… maybe even see penguins in the Antarctic. And of course they’ll need to buy just a few essential souvenirs along the way (everyone needs a set of Murano glass goblets, after all). They’re not just tourists, they’re travellers. Becky is sure it is just the thing that Luke needs – time to unwind. He’ll come back a changed man… with all the good bits still intact of course. But it soon becomes clear that Luke has different plans entirely. Can Becky help him let go, or will this little disagreement threaten their whole honeymoon?


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Quotes from the book:


We’ve been here for two days and already I’m completely used to travelling about on canals. In fact, I don’t know why we don’t use the Thames more when we’re in London. Why don’t we have gondolas and water taxis whizzing about all the time?


‘Won’t it be fun when we get home and open everything we’ve bought?’ I turn to Luke. ‘It’ll be like Christmas!’


Everyone knows that when you get married the slate is wiped clean and neither party should refer to any unfortunate incidents in the past, either Guggenheim-related or non-Guggenheim-related.


I was thinking about how I want to change you, all except your good bits.


After an hour my arm is aching and my head is throbbing and I’m feeling a bit discouraged. This art business is harder than I thought. I know what I want to draw, it’s just … it doesn’t seem to be happening on the page.


Surely it’s against the marriage vows to bail out of your honeymoon? Talk about lack of commitment. Talk about lack of priorities.


‘You’d be attracted to me “if it weren’t for the cardigan”,’ he echoes at last. ‘Of course!’ I say, reassuringly. ‘I’d probably get infatuated, just like those clients of yours. Unless there were any other amazing clothes to compete with,’ I add, for honesty’s sake. ‘I mean, like a Chanel suit with ninety-nine per cent off. I don’t think any man could beat that!’ I give a little laugh, but Kai’s face has gone a bit rigid. 






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12 comments

  1. This is a bit different from what I normally read but I would deffo give it a go!

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    1. This particular installment is a super quick read but will definitely give you a feel for the characters and the rest of the Shopaholic series.

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  2. It has been so many years since I read this book. I adored the Shopaholic series (the movie not so much). Great review.

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    1. I agree. The film was ok but no where need as good as the books.

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  3. This looks like a great fun - I have the same issues with art, "This art business is harder than I thought. I know what I want to draw, it’s just … it doesn’t seem to be happening on the page."

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    1. The whole series is a lot of fun. I can relate to Becky on so many levels 😂

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  4. I could never get into her writing, but my tastes change so I might give this quick read a go.

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    1. My favourite book by Sophie Kinsella is Twenty's Girl but I love her other stuff too. I have yet to read any of her work done under her name Madeleine Wickham but I'm curious to see if there are differences in style. I've been meaning to read some since I met her in person back in 2012.
      This particular book is a super quick read so a good place to see if the Shopaholic series is for you.

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    1. It was. I love seeing what mess Becky will get herself into, but also how she'll get out of it.

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  6. I have enjoyed this series quite a bit, too!

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