Young
lawyer Alexa Humphries’s one true love is her precious duvet, yet
she is torn from its comforting embrace every morning while the foxes
are still scavenging the bins outside and doesn’t get back until
long after most normal people are already asleep. Worn down by the
endless demands of her suspicious boss and her competitive,
high-flying housemate and fellow lawyer, Zara, Alexa barely
recognises herself anymore. This wasn’t how life was supposed to
be.
But
today is different. Today, Alexa just cannot get out of bed to face
the world. Everyone deserves a duvet day, don’t they?
But
what starts as a mini-rebellion against the tyranny of her job soon
sees her locked out of the flat wearing nothing but a unicorn onesie
and what’s left of her dignity. Desperate to track down a spare set
of keys before her back-stabbing housemate finds out she’s pulled a
sickie, Alexa sets off on a wild goose chase across London. Before
long, she’s being blackmailed by an annoyingly handsome
photo-journalist, forcing her to trail after him while the hours
before she has to get home tick down.
As
Alexa’s dreams of Netflix and self-care turn into the duvet day
from hell, what’s starting to feel a lot like the beginning of a
breakdown might actually be the making of her. Will she get home in
time to keep her job … and does she even want to?
Throwing
a sickie to stay and snuggle up in bed and binge-watch a series or
two… well, that's the plan…
Stressed
Alexa Humphries decides to have a cosy day in bed with her beloved
duvet;
overworked, exhausted and unappreciated she wants a day free from her
corporate job as a young lawyer. However, her plans quickly turn on
its head as she embarks on an unexpected day to remember.
With
a short timeline, the author packs much into the storyline yet it's
not overwhelming. Alexa is both likeable and relatable as she muddles
her way around London. There's hardly a dull moment with this plot
twisty novel...and after diving into this blind, I wasn't quite sure
what to expect. So, as the narrative unfolds, I enjoyed each surprise
and development as Alexa's day progresses. Professional rivalry,
romance and deceit are present during the day-long drama but, along
with plenty of laughs,
it all ends with a happy and satisfying ending.
To
sum up; this novel is so much fun and a perfect distraction on a
rainy day!
***arc
generously received courtesy of One More Chapter via NetGalley***
