Some Kind of Wonderful by Giovanna Fletcher

What follows is a raw and deeply emotional unraveling. Lizzy is heartbroken, lost, and utterly devastated. The vacation that should have marked the start of a new chapter instead becomes a painful ending. 

“I wrote the words ‘My better half’. If that’s the case then what am I left with now? The rubbish half? A below par human being who no one will ever want to marry?"

Upon returning home, Lizzy’s world is a blur of confusion and grief. Her family and best friend rally around her, offering love and support. 

And yet, even with all their support, Lizzy struggles with a profound question: Who am I without him?

For so long, her identity has been intertwined with someone else’s dreams, preferences, and plans. Now, she must rediscover what she loves, what she wants, and what truly makes her happy.

Piece by piece, she begins to rebuild her confidence, exploring parts of herself she had long forgotten.

Through this process, Lizzy starts to see that sometimes, losing what you thought you wanted can lead you to exactly what you need. Her story is a reminder that heartbreak, as painful as it is, can be the beginning of something beautifully transformative.

It’s a story of finding strength in loss, rediscovering identity, and realizing that when one door closes — sometimes painfully — a window really does open.

A Touch of Realism: The Speed of Recovery

Now, as much as I adored this book, it's only fair to address a small flaw: Lizzy's recovery from her breakup seems somewhat expedited, considering the length and depth of her previous relationship.

It's a narrative choice that may raise eyebrows, but I believe it was a necessary one. By speeding up her recovery, Fletcher avoids dragging the story and instead keeps the narrative focused and engaging.

Why You Should Read Some Kind of Wonderful?

Simply put, it’s a beautifully written, emotionally rich story that speaks to the heart of what it means to find oneself after loss. It’s about the beauty of new beginnings and the courage it takes to embrace them.

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Some Kind of Wonderful delves into an important truth about relationships — how easy it is to fall into routine and slowly lose parts of yourself along the way.

Lizzy’s story perfectly captures this quiet erosion of identity that can happen when two lives become so intertwined that you forget where one ends and the other begins.

It’s something most of us can relate to, no matter how strong or loving our relationships might be.

What’s especially striking is how Fletcher portrays the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. Lizzy knows, deep down, that her boyfriend has grown distant — that something isn’t right — but she still clings to the hope of a proposal.

Why? Because that’s what everyone expects, isn’t it?

 After all, we’ve heard so many stories of women waiting for that “perfect” proposal after years of being together, and sometimes, it happens not out of love, but because of pressure — from family, friends, or even society itself.

“The only direction to go in life is forwards; staying put and pressing pause is simply not an option.”

 

It’s a powerful reminder that we shouldn’t measure our worth or happiness by timelines or milestones that society sets for us. 

Instead, it encourages women (and readers in general) to give themselves permission to grow, to pause, and to redefine what happiness means on their own terms.

In a world obsessed with ticking boxes — engagement, marriage, babies, career — Some Kind of Wonderful invites us to slow down and rediscover who we are when the noise fades away. 

Final Thoughts: A Journey Worth Embarking On

If you’re looking for something heartfelt and comforting, this is the perfect book to curl up with on a cozy weekend.

It’ll make you think, smile, and maybe even reflect on your own relationships and the expectations that come with them.

Happy reading, and until next time, keep turning those pages!

Marianna ♥

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