Author:Minnie Darke,Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
Brought to you by Penguin.
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‘I loved this completely. This is a bright, brilliant, joyful love story that spreads into the size of a small town, with its chorus of voices and old homes and childhoods and gossips. A total triumph.' Josie Silver, bestselling author of ONE DAY IN DECEMBER
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A gloriously feel-good romantic comedy about good friends, true love and all the signs of the zodiac, perfect for anyone who loves David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes.
Destiny doesn't happen by accident . . .
When Justine Carmichael (Sagittarius, aspiring journalist and sceptic) bumps into her teenage crush Nick Jordan (Aquarius, struggling actor and true believer) it could be by chance. Or it could be written in the stars.
Justine works at the Alexandria Park Star - and Nick, she now learns, relies on the magazine's astrology column to guide him in life.
Looking for a way to get Nick’s attention, Justine has the idea of making a few small alterations to the horoscope for Aquarius before it goes to print.
After all, it’s only the stars. What could possibly go wrong?
Smart, compelling and different.
The very definition of feel-good
—— Red MagazineA beautiful, uplifting book full of humour and humanity, and sprinkled with enough magic that I finished it hoping that we are all, even if only a little bit, at the mercy of the stars.
—— Cressida McLaughlin, bestselling author of The House of Birds and ButterfliesIf you loved David Nicholls’ One Day, go out and buy this now
—— Herald SunThe funny, clever, big-hearted love story of the year. Brilliant!
—— Heather Rose, bestselling author of The Museum of Modern LoveYou don’t need to care a thing about astrology to find Star-Crossed a five-star delight. A sharp, funny and irresistible rom com.
—— Lisa Gabriele, bestselling author of The WintersThis playful, big-hearted and witty debut will not only keep readers engaged, but make them wonder about the interplay of destiny, decisions and pure luck (with a little stardust thrown in).
—— Shelf Awareness[A] romantic and warmly humorous novel
—— Courier MailThis fresh, romantic comedy by Minnie Darke has been described as Marian Keyes meets Love Actually, and is a perfect Sunday afternoon read.
—— Family CircleA delightfully easy read . . . charming
—— Evening StandardTerrific
—— Sunday TimesA joy . . . a fun summer read
—— GuardianTackles serious issues with humour - proving that chick-lit can be intelligent, interesting and huge fun
—— Sunday ExpressA triumph
—— HelloTop marks. Fantastic
—— HeatMoving and intelligent
—— IndependentMagnetic, unpretentious and bursting with one-liners
—— CosmopolitanJewell's readability and emotional intelligence make her the cream of pop fiction
—— GlamourFans of chick-lit will understand when I say that this is a book you simply disappear into
—— Sunday TelegraphAn idiosyncratic, bittersweet coming-of-age tale that certainly justifies its title
—— KirkusTHIS BOOK. Reader, I LOVED it. Funny & thoughtful & such brilliantly drawn characters I am genuinely bereft that my time with them is over. And it tackles some REALLY important issues with immense sensitivity & insight
—— Hannah BeckermanRejoice! Marian's back with her best book yet! An absolutely brilliant story with a very powerful emotional punch
—— BestAt times heart-warming, at other times heartbreaking . . . This highly entertaining book is frustratingly hard to put down and can be easily devoured over a weekend
—— Daily ExpressA new book from the witty Irish novelist. When Cara Casey suffers concussion, she starts spilling the secrets of her glamorous, talented family. All is not as it seems
—— The Times, Ones to watch in 2020Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching
Immersive... I absolutely loved it!
—— Jill MansellGrown Ups is perfection. Smart, dark, layered. Her best yet!
—— Gillian McAllisterMarian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent. I feel like I've met every single character in this book. I may even be a character in this book. Nobody nails chaotic families like Marian
—— Liz NugentShe's only gone and done it again! I love Marian Keyes' books with a passion and now she's got a fabulous new one on the way! Brilliant as ever
—— Jane FallonIt's a page-turner you won't be able to put down
—— The Sunday PostMarian Keyes manages to wrap family dynamics, female angst, good jokes and serious stuff into a really appealing form
—— Woman's Own MagazineMarian Keyes is back with a witty and dramatic story about the Caseys, a family who seem perfect on the surface but hold some big secrets between them. When one of them starts to spill the truth after suffering concussion, things start to unravel in hilarious ways
—— Good HousekeepingHappy making with glorious wit
—— Helen LedererThis has the ingredients of the best of Keyes: great characters, laughs and poignancy. Keyes brilliantly captures that feeling of never quite being a grown-up, no matter your age
—— Good HousekeepingWe've heard whispers that this could be the much-loved author's best novel yet
—— Cosmopolitan, 2020s Biggest BooksThe irresistible tale of an enviably glamorous family forced to confront itself
—— Daily Mail, Top Picks of 2020Tackling the realities of modern-day consumerism, Keyes' new book Grown Ups is the story of three brothers and their families written with her usual deft mix of witty storytelling and delicate touchpoint topics. It's brilliant so read it
—— StylistThe queen of the classy comfort read returns with this warm, wise and witty family saga which asks what really lies behind the happiest of facades
—— i Paper, Books of 2020A family drama, where a concussion causes a spilling of secrets with amusing results
—— Irish Tatler, Top Picks of 2020A new Keyes is always cause for celebration. The wit and warmth of her words in her 14th novel tell the story of the Caseys, a supposedly perfect family, torn apart by a careless remark at a birthday party
—— Grazia, Ones to watch in 2020Marian Keyes is back and all is right with the world. No one mixes humour and heartbreak quite like Marian
—— RedThe latest novel from the beloved Irish author, Grown Ups delves into the Casey family whose secrets start to spill after one member gets concussed
—— Evening Standard, Books to look forward to in 2020This is vintage Keyes
—— The TimesGrown Ups is big-hearted and entertaining, a dark, funny and empathetic exploration of a dysfunctional family and the loving ties that bind them together
—— Sunday ExpressA new novel by Marian Keyes is always cause for celebration, and this latest is a corker. By the end you'll definitely feel part of the family
—— Mail OnlineNo one knows better than Marian Keyes what it's like trying to be a grown up in modern Ireland. Keyes is on top form as ever, and this delightful book will warm those cold winter bones
—— ImageA heartening, pacey read
—— SheerLuxeSmart, savvy and very funny, Keyes takes the pulse of the nation while simultaneously tickling its funny bone
—— RTE GuidePromises themes of love and family, all bound together with Keyes' trademark humour
—— Harrow TimesA hilarious read
—— BellaBursting with wit and compassion. Grown ups is as alive, complicated and chaotic as any real-life family, evoking extraordinary tenderness, pain and humour.
—— Francesca Steele , inewsThe queen of fiction has launched another blockbuster. I couldn't put this book down
—— The Echo (Cork)Chuck envy, illicit passion and financial pressures into the pot and soon this carefully constructed broth is simmering to the boil
—— Cornish TimesFunny, clever and hilarious and the rest, an epic tale of an epic family, the Caseys
—— RTE GuideA wonderful story, filled with heartbreak, empathy and Keyes's trademark humour . . . You'll laugh, cry, and might even have your heart broken, but it's definitely worth it
—— IndependentA funny and thoughtful read
—— PrimaUp there with her best
—— Sunday ExpressA fabulous account of family and secrets, calling into question how civilised and "grown up" any of us actually are
—— Glamour UKA fabulous account of family and secrets
—— Glamour UKMarian Keyes nails the zeitgeist while handling a huge cast of characters with aplomb
—— Express and StarThe absolute queen of astute, moving and cracking-good-fun contemporary fiction returns
—— The SunDazzlingly brilliant
—— Dereham TimesBrilliant as ever
—— StellarIt's everything you could want in a Keyes book - funny, warm, tender and a complete page turner
—— The HandbookA witty and compassionate story of modern life and relationships
—— CandisAn entertaining, sharp read that peels back the layers and nuances which shape the realities of family life and being an adult. Humorous, heart-warming and relatable
—— StylistPacked with emotional turmoil, but is light on her trademark wry wit and acerbic humour
—— LuxeKeyes touches on the difficulties of broken relationships; eating disorders; emotional insecurity and other weighty subjects with her trademark humour and lightness of touch
—— Connaught TelegraphOur Marian is back! And Grown Ups is one of her best yet, creating another memorable family saga
—— StellarBrilliantly plotted family saga
—— Tracy Thorn, New StatesmanA warm-hearted and wise tale of a family in trouble. Packed full of sharp observations and laugh-out-loud lines
—— iHer writing just gets better and better . . . Grown Ups is funny and clever in the way it tackles addiction and eating disorders and the hurly burly of family life
—— Waitrose WeekendA sharp satire of family dynamics and the trappings of wealth. It is a delicious thing - light and dark at once, full of acid observations and warmth, and fully attuned to the absurdities of familial life
—— The Gentleman's JournalAn entertaining story of family dynamics packed with vibrant characters, humour and empathy
—— The Sunday TimesA sharp, wry tale about a seemingly happy family with contemporary problems . . . despite the traumas, you'll whizz through it with a smile on your face
—— Oxfordshire Limited EditionKeyes's captivating 14th novel tackles difficult issues with a sparkling style that makes it impossible to put down
—— Daily MailMarian Keyes is the most wonderful writer. She just gets better and better. She is a writer who believes in the best of us. She shows people's foibles but she also shows the love that binds us together in a very real way
—— Richard OsmanHer novels tackle hard subjects with such humour and warmth its impossible not to be drawn in
—— Jane Harper , Daily MailAnother high-definition family comedy. An intoxicating, effervescent and warm look at modern life
—— MetroA delightful and insightful examination of the modern family
—— Holly Bourne , BeastmagLaughter and tears intertwine, as ever, in the latest from our leading chronicler of the emotional messiness of contemporary life
—— GuardianThe strength of this book lies in its relatability factor - I laughed, cried, nodded in recognition and laughed again
—— Irish NewsShines a light on the frustrations and gripes of family life, while inviting us to laugh at the petty reality of it all
—— London LivingA book to fall into and while away hours with
—— Writers OnlineFunny, thought-provoking and hitting you right in the feels, Marian Keyes does it again
—— Red OnlineI loved this complex family drama . . . Keyes nails every character she touches while keeping it all so relevant
—— Jamie Klingler , iNewsPraise for Marian Keyes
—— -Mercilessly funny
—— The TimesEverything this woman touches turns to comic gold
—— CosmopolitanComic, convincing and true. The warmth and empathy of Keyes's writing shine through this tale of family secrets revealed.
—— Katy Guest , GuardianClever, hilarious, poignant . . . Gloriously funny
—— Sunday TimesWildly funny, romantic and nearly impossible to put down
—— Daily MailHer writing is a lovely mixture of funny and perceptive and bittersweet
—— Cressida CowellFull of brilliantly funny characters, genuine emotion and heaps of charm
—— HeatHer books are humorous and have the quality of a warm bath
—— The TimesClassic Marian Keyes: a blizzard of wit and wisecracks
—— The TimesKeyes is an international treasure. The ultimate choice for a binge read
—— StylistWhen it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own
—— Daily ExpressFabulously entertaining. The queen of intelligent women's fiction
—— Sunday MirrorFull of darkness and light, this is Keyes at her classic and most brilliant best
—— RedKeyes writes about women who are absolutely themselves, even when society tries to insist they are something else
—— Irish TimesGlorious, life-affirming
—— Woman & HomeMarian's glorious, warm-hearted wit is always guaranteed to make me laugh on the very first page
—— Liane MoriartyThere is no finer writer than Marian Keyes
—— Rowan ColemanShe really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches
—— The PoolHilariously wise
—— PrimaBrutal yet endearing honesty, wonderful humour and astonishing acumen
—— Ruth HoganKeyes writes extremely well about modern women. Candid and deeply felt
—— MetroMarian Keyes has an unparalleled talent for making you howl with laughter, nod in recognition and think at the same time
—— Sam Baker , Good HousekeepingAlways brilliant - and brilliantly funny
—— BestA publishing sensation
—— Daily ExpressThere are few fiction writers today with as much verve and sense of independence as Marian Keyes
—— Daily Telegraph