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Again, Only More Like You
Catalina Margulis
Publication Date: April 29th, 2025
Rising Action Publishing | Rising Action
352 Pages
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Genre: General Fiction | Women’s Fiction
This is a book about female friendship and how complicated it can be, especially when we hit middle age. As I am a woman of a certain age, there was a lot I could relate to between these pages, and I loved the premise, but the execution fell a tad short. The book follows two friends, Carmen and Ally, who are reaching middle age. One has a surprise pregnancy, and the other is escaping the backlash of an affair.
I loved how the book shows the little details of female friendship and the dynamic between the main characters. It showed their support of each other with humour, but it also showed the negative side and tensions. This shows that even the oldest friendships can be tested. As much as I enjoyed these aspects, the pacing was a little slow, and it made investing in the characters and their journeys difficult.
Even though I could relate to their problems and issues, the development of the ladies lacked any depth. Carmen’s story had her losing it, but it was a tad too melodramatic for me. I understood Ally wanting to start over, but I wasn’t sympathetic as she brought it on herself. The humorous parts were funny, but they cheapened the more serious issues.
Overall, the book was a relatable read of female friendship and midlife issues. I enjoyed reading about the complex relationship of the two leads as they look for fulfillment in their lives.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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