You're The One That I Want..

Giovanna Fletcher is such a talent. With her second novel newly released, Gi is fast making a mark on the literary world - and it's well deserved! Giovanna's debut Billy and Me is just as great as You're The One That I Want.

Here's what the blurb says:

Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church. At the end of the aisle is Rob - the man she's about to marry. Next to Rob is Ben - best man and the best friend any two people ever had. 

And that's the problem.

Because if it wasn't Rob waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive, Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he turned round and told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen? And would he be right?

Best friends since childhood, Maddy, Ben and Rob thought their bond was unbreakable. But love changes everything. Maddy has a choice to make but will she choose wisely? Her heart, and the hearts of the two best men she knows, depend on it...

Here's what I thought:

Straight away, Maddy is the kind of character that you like which is great because in 'love triangle' sort of novels sometimes it can backfire and you end up hating the person with a choice to make. But that never happens with Maddy! I love how this isn't a typical childhood sweetheart story and that there is a little change in the dynamic.

The friendship between Maddy, Rob and Ben is what really makes this story POP! Together and individually the love that they all have for each other is brilliant - especially the bond between Ben and Rob. Its that love and respect for their friendship that makes Ben hide his feelings for Maddy so long, even though it was Ben who loved her first.

The decision made at the end is for the best, I think - even though I was rooting for the opposite side ;) the way this novel ends is light and bright, and with the addition of new characters in the epilogue, there's hope for the future.. And what's better than hope?

You can purchase You're The One That I Want here and be sure to check out Giovanna's debut novel Billy and Me. You can also follow Giovanna on Twitter and Tumblr.