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Life doesn't happen on a schedule, there are no deadlines in love, and age is just a number. On the eve of her thirty-ninth birthday, Maggie Piper doesn't look, act, or feel much different than she did at twenty-eight, but with her fortieth birthday speeding toward her like a freight train, she wonders if she should. The fear of a slowing metabolism, wrinkling of her skin, and the ticking of her biological clock leaves Maggie torn between a desire to settle down like most of her similarly-aged peers and concern that all is not perfect in her existing relationship. When a spontaneous request for a temporary break from her live-in boyfriend results in a breakup, Maggie finds herself single once again and only twelve months from the big 4-0.As Maggie re-enters the New York City dating jungle, suitors present themselves quickly, but who is "The One?" Is he a sexy coworker, one of many bachelors at a speed-dating event, or is he the man she already set free? How do you know? Her fun-loving friends and supportive family, including meddlesome "no-filter" Aunt Helen, eagerly share their (often unsolicited) opinions, but Maggie is determined to find her own way, even if she falls on her face--repeatedly.
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3.5 / 5 stars
I appreciate Meredith Schorr's writing, her ability to paint a vivid picture, and the humor she imbues her stories with.
While I enjoyed the overall story arc of personal growth and self-discovery, I found it at times hard to connect with the main character. I was still glad to see that Maggie had her “posse” - her family and a group of great friends - who had her back, who cheered her on, but also gave her the occasional (and much needed) reality check.