Rating: 87% | ★★★★
Synopsis (from NetGalley): Within days of wishing she could change her life, Fran Cooper is leaving rainy England to become acting assistant to a famous singer, on a yacht in the Mediterranean. Their destination is a tiny Italian island that’s hosting the biggest celebrity gala of the season—the Crystal Ball. And while not everything about her new role goes precisely to plan, when she— quite literally—bumps into tall, dark and handsome Evan, a man able to keep his cool in the face of chaos, the magic really begins. Evan makes her a promise: no last names, no life stories, just one unforgettable night. Wearing a designer dress and drinking champagne, Fran is soon a million miles away from life back in the UK. And that’s the problem: Evan belongs at the Crystal Ball and Fran is a gatecrasher. They may be soulmates, but their homes are an ocean apart, their lives a world apart. They’ll never meet again—unless, on a night like this, everything can change forever… Non-Spoiler Review: On a Night Like This is an unabashed, cheeky, modern Cinderella retelling that will charm the glass slipper (or sneaker, in this case) off of the reader. The protagonist, Fran, is an altogether lovely character who, despite this novel being a fairytale retelling, never behaves like a damsel in distress. She's funny, sweet, and feisty. Her Prince Charming, Evan, is equally sweet, if a little static when all is said and done (as are many of the secondary characters; I wish we'd seen more development from them). The best character, however, is Juliette. For a someone that's not even named in the blurb, she plays a deeply influential role on the story. Her romantic and emotional arcs are deeply compelling, even more so than Fran's or Evan's, and I wish there had been more resolution and time given to her. As one Goodreads reviewer opined, this story could've been so much better if the romance had been between Fran and Juliette. While the characters are certainly charming and relatable, what shines the most in this novel is Kelk's writing. Kelk's wittiness, up-to-date humor, and detailed descriptions make On a Night Like This immersive and utter fun to read. On a Night Like This is the perfect pick-me-up if you've been reading heavier books lately, or if you've been mourning the hour of sunlight lost to Daylight Savings. Thank you to Harper360, HarperCollins and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. On a Night Like This is out January 18, 2022.
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