ARC Review: Plot Twist by Bethany Turner

An aspiring screenwriter has a chance encounter with an actor who could be the man of her dreams. Over the next ten years, she’ll write the story . . . but will he end up being the star?

February 4, 2003, promises to be a typical day for Olivia Ross—a greeting card writer whose passion project is a screenplay of her own. But after she and a handsome actor have a magical meet-cute in a coffee shop, they make a spontaneous pact: in ten years, after they’ve found the success they’re just sure they’re going to achieve, they’ll return to the coffeehouse to partner up and make a film together. The only problem? Olivia neglected to get the stranger’s name. But she doesn’t forget his face—or the date.

Every February 4 for the next ten years, Olivia has a day full of coincidences and ironies. As men come and go and return to her life, she continues to write, but still wonders about the guy from the coffee shop—the nameless actor she’s almost certain has turned out to be Hamish MacDougal, now a famous A-lister and Hollywood leading man.

But a lot can happen in ten years, and while waiting for the curtain to rise on her fate, the true story of Olivia’s life is being written—and if she’s not careful, she’ll completely miss the real-life romantic comedy playing out right before her eyes.

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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Lately, for some reason, I have trouble getting contemporary fiction and women’s fiction. So imagine my surprise when I literally devoured this book. Plot Twist starts with the main character, Olivia Ross, a struggling screenwriter, and an unknown actor meeting in a café and striking up a friendship. The pair make a pact: in ten years’ time, Olivia will finish her script and the actor will act as the main lead. Sounds a little odd for two strangers to make a pact with each other, but let’s go with it. The biggest crux in this plan? Olivia didn’t get the actor’s name. The bulk of the story revolves around Olivia and her life experiences over the course of ten years. Olivia is a flawed and frustrating character that reminds me a little about myself. We are both stubborn and averse to change. The overall progression of the story was fluid and the conclusion was satisfactory. Overall, I thought this was a solid 4 stars.

4 stars!

About the Author

Bethany Turner has been writing since the second grade, when she won her first writing award for explaining why, if she could have lunch with any person throughout history, she would choose John Stamos. She stands by this decision. Bethany now writes pop culture–infused rom-coms for a new generation of readers who crave fiction that tackles the thorny issues of life with humor and insight. She lives in Southwest Colorado with her husband, whom she met in the nineties in a chat room called Disco Inferno. As sketchy as it sounds, it worked out pretty well in this case, and they are now the proud parents of two teenagers. Connect with Bethany at seebethanywrite.com or across social media @seebethanywrite, where she clings to the eternal dream that John Stamos will someday send her a friend request. Text her any time at (970) 387-7811!

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