Dannie is living the dream; she has just scored the perfect job at a very impressive law firm in Manhattan and just got engaged to her perfect plan following boyfriend. But when Dannie wakes up, she finds herself in another apartment, next to another man with a different ring on her finger. The kicker: It’s exactly 5 years in the future. Dannie is thrown back into her real life in 2020 where she decides to ignore the dream, she had about her off kilter future.
I was so excited about this book, the synopsis made me feel that there would be more of a supernatural feel to this story. I was expecting a story reminiscent of 13 Going On 30, but instead, I found myself waiting for a connection with the plot of the characters, but it didn’t quite hit the mark. I really loved the way that Dannie’s character was developed throughout the story but wish that there had been more time spent developing the relationship between Dannie and her best friend, Bella. I really enjoyed the light and easy writing style of In Five Years; it kept me engaged throughout. I can see the amazing elements of a great story in this plot but somehow it just didn’t connect in the right way for me. I can see this being a book that is enjoyed by contemporary romance lovers and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a book the captures the hardships of illness at a young age.
Rating: [2/5]
Release Date: March 10 2020
Partner: Simon & Schuster Canada
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