Lynda E. (elynda) reviewed on 10/1/2013

Helpful Score: 2

I just finished up the delightful new novel by Jen Turano, A Talent for Trouble. This was an incredibly funny and fast-moving novel that I enjoyed very much.

From the first few pages, this book had me laughing out loud. While there are several serious subjects addressed within its pages (prejudice, changing ourselves to suit others and guilt, to name just a few) the overall tone is kept light and cheerful. That is not to say that Ms. Turano glosses over the serious, but the predicaments Felicia and Grayson find themselves in are treated with levity. Truly, some of the situations are downright hilarious, such as when Felicia demonstrates her exaggerated driving skills. When Grayson's perspective is related a few pages later, I found myself unable to keep from laughing, drawing more than a few amused looks from the people at my daughter's gymnastics class!

I found the main character, Felicia, to be wonderful. She is something of a mess when she realizes she has kept her own quirky personality hidden under ruffles and bows for years in the attempt to secure the man she wrongly believes God has sent to her. As she comes to terms with her mistakes, we get to see her true fun-loving personality emerge and join her on her journey of realizing she is wonderful just as God made her, and that He does indeed have a man in mind for Felicia, one He created to be just what she needed. As she says herself, he may not be a prince charming, but he is perfect for her.

While I did receive a promotional copy in exchange for my honest review, I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys inspirational fiction and a romantic comedy. This is a fantastic read!

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