Book Review - The Summer Holiday by Jo Clegg

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Title: The Summer Holiday

Author: Jo Clegg

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Orion

Publication Date: 10th June 2021

Rating: 4 Stars

Two weeks. Two families. What could possibly go wrong...?

Claire Swift can't think of anything worse than another holiday with the Wellbeloved family. The last trip together was a complete disaster - yet somehow, despite Claire's best efforts, they're all off to the Cornish coast again this summer.

So, this time she's coming prepared.

But becoming a domestic goddess to keep up with perfect Honor Wellbeloved isn't easy - especially when Claire is known for being clumsy and burns every meal she makes. And it's not long before her carefully laid plans are going spectacularly wrong.

It's only two weeks, what's the worst that can happen?

A hilarious and relatable read perfect for fans of Catherine Alliott and Fiona Gibson.

What a funny and really lovely book this turned out to be. 

Claire is riddled with self doubt at all aspects of her life,  so thought of spending a fortnight away with Honor and her family sends her a bit crazy.

After all Honor is seeming perfect at everything while Claire is referred to as dingbat a lot of the time. 

So Claire tries to change in the run up to the holiday with amusing decision-making!

This was just a really enjoyable book,  where I loved seeing the interactions between the families and seeing what random thoughts Claire would have next. 

An entertaining debut,  and I'm definitely keen to see what Jo Clegg writes next. 

Thank you to Orion and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.