So, I Met This Guy . . .
Well, isn’t that how every love story starts? But how does it end – a happily ever after? Or with the discovery that the supposed love-of-your-life has stolen your life savings and your home, trashed your heart and demolished your self-esteem?
Maggie is barely fifty years-old, and she's not one to give up on herself. So when she meets Flick, a young reporter who realizes this story could be the big break she’s been looking for, they set off to catch him as he goes on the run across Europe. After all, she’s got nothing left to lose, right?
But as the pair embark on the road trip of their lives, unexpected twists, hidden secrets and hard truths are revealed. And as an unlikely friendship begins to blossom, they realize it’s not just about finding the guy, it’s about finding themselves . . .
Review: Having read and loved all of Alexandra Potter’s previous novels, I went into So I Met This Guy with high expectations-and while I did enjoy it, this one felt a little slower to get started than her earlier books. I chose to experience it on audiobook, which may have influenced my experience. The opening took some time to fully settle into, and with a wide cast of characters-some of whom had multiple names or were referred to differently depending on context-it was occasionally tricky to keep track of who was who. That slight confusion made the first portion feel less immersive than I’d hoped.
That said, one of the novel’s greatest strengths is its two central female characters. Potter delivers a very “girl power,” feminist energy here, with two strong, complex women driving the narrative. I also appreciated that Maggie and Flick come from very different backgrounds, which allowed for representation across a wider range of readers and perspectives. Their journeys-both emotional and literal-are compelling, and I loved the sense of independence and self-discovery woven throughout the story. The travel element added a sense of adventure and escapism, which is always a highlight in Potter’s books. However, the shifting locations sometimes made it harder to follow on audio, particularly when trying to keep timelines and character interactions straight.
Despite the slower start and occasional confusion, the payoff was worth it. I absolutely loved the twist at the end-it was clever, satisfying, and reminded me why I’ve enjoyed this author's writing for so long. Overall, this was a good read, though I suspect it would be better experienced in print or on Kindle, where you can easily flick back and forth to clarify details you might have missed. While I would still recommend it, if you haven’t read anything by Alexandra Potter before, I’d suggest starting with one of her earlier novels first before diving into this one.
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