BOOKS: Miranda Dickinson - Fairytale of New York

After reading 'I'll Take New York' by Miranda Dickinson over Christmas I decided to purchase the prequel 'Fairytale of New York' and whilst the main protagonists are not the same, they are part of the same family. The books are connected but you can read them separate from each other and still love them just as much I found.

'Fairytale of New York' follows the character of Rosie Duncan (also featured as a close friend in 'I'll Take New York'), a business owner of a florist, we watch as she struggles to deal with the secrets from her past. This story made me want to become a florist. I liked how Miranda Dickinson made even the smallest roles of characters so important and valuable. Even the characters that we are meant to dislike I couldn't help but love them. Ed and Nate are both characters that I wish featured in my own life, and in some cases you can't help but recognise  your own friends in these characters that, for me, is one of my favourite things about novels. Stories that take you away from your own life and allow you to escape but which feel incredibly realistic that you could almost live in those roles.

I also love how romantic Miranda Dickinson portrays New York. Both of her books has only made my dream of going to New York more prominent. Despite the city seeming so big,  I like how the author has made it very clear that everyone has a different, unique story despite all being linked by particular people. The novel also makes it clear how important friendship is, and how we rely on those people in the times of need. How friends can help you get through the cringiest of moments and the most difficult experiences in  your life.

This book made me laugh, cry and say 'my god, I am just like this character'. I can't possibly begin to express how much I enjoyed 'Fairytale of New York', it was perfectly magical and definitely worth picking up. No doubt you will not be able to put it down.

What have you been reading recently?

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BOOKS: Miranda Dickinson - I'll Take New York

I'm going to admit that I have been reading Miranda Dickinson's 'I'll Take New York' for absolutely ages and not because I didn't enjoy it (I honestly, loved it) but with working over Christmas pretty much non-stop and it not really slowing down afterwards I've been getting into my bed and switching the light off immediately. However, I spent last weekend finishing the book and I loved every minute of it.

It's one of those stories that I feel like is going to stay with me. Every part of it created a vivid image for me, it was like watching a movie. The detail and the characters were so clearly portrayed. 'I'll Take New York' is designed as a second part to her 'Fairytale of New York' however, it can also be read as a stand alone story - which is how I read it - it's just some of the characters are the same.

The story follows Bea who meets Jake at a party, both having experienced pretty terrible relationship problems recently connect over their love of New York and make a pact swearing off relationships. I like how Miranda made Bea a strong female protagonist making it on her own in New York and I love the friendship she shares with Jake. Jake is also just a lovable character. The story is from both of these characters point of view which normally I don't like as it can get confusing, or I just like reading from one characters perspective. However, I was intrigued to read both of their stories as although they shared time together, I liked finding out more about both the protagonists past.

It's a great easy chick-lit read. I don't want to give too much away, I think if you're a fan of Lindsey Kelk or Sophie Kinsella you'll love this. As soon as I saw this is WHSmiths a few weeks ago now, I saw New York and had to pick it up (a girl can dream about going, right?) It was definitely worth the read and the story has lots of twists and turns, definitely a memorable one. I've also picked up 'Fairytale of New York' too, which I can't wait to read. Finally, I  liked at the end of the book, where she included a list of her favourite movies set in New York as well as a playlist of the songs that she was listening to whilst writing the book, which I just think adds to entire novel.

Have you read any Miranda Dickinson books before? What's your favourite.

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