This story pulled me in immediately. The book begins with a bang as Tess is abandoned by her "boyfriend" at a gas station/diner many states away from her home in New York. He has also taken her car and belongings. What will she do? Tess is from New York and has all the things that money can buy. What she doesn't have is a happy family. It is the beginning of summer, and she dreads calling her parents and asking for help. Fortuitously, the owners of the gas station and the diner allow her to stay in the apartment over the diner in exchange for her help running it. Twyla (the mother) even finds clothes for her to wear. Tess cannot believe how kind this family is to her as she is a complete stranger in a bad situation. Tess continues to be mystified by the family's lifestyle, friends, customers, and especially their oldest son, Colten. Tess hasn't ever been a part of a close community, and she falls in love not only with Colten, but with the small town of Jasper Creek. You see the family, community, people, and the scenery through Tess's eyes. You feel as if you are also meeting everyone and seeing the beautiful town yourself. Food is a huge part of this story as the family owns a diner and the father, Earl is an excellent chef. The description of many of the dishes and food at several of the gatherings adds a lovely culinary element to the story. While the reader is enjoying the author's charming descriptions, they are also drawn to the main story that centers around Colten and Tess. The do fall in love, but they are both young and there are many issues and complications to work through for both of them. The reader is rooting for Tess and Colten, but the question of whether they can ever make things work hangs over the story and creates tension as well as suspense. Some surprising events and changes occur, and you find yourself wondering how the story will end for these two young and very much in love characters. This book is an excellent YA novel, but adults will enjoy it as well. It keeps you reading and wondering what will happen next in the town of Jasper Creek. You won't want to put it down until you know the ending.
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A feel good book that makes me smile
The Right Kind of Unexpected follows a girl named Tess who even though she has her parent’s wealth is missing something from her life. Her emotionally abusive mother gives her plenty of reasons to act out, that’s why she’s out with a bad boy named Dax who happens to leave her stranded in a small town with nothing because he took her car and everything in it on their way to Florida from New York where Tess is from. She gets stranded in the most quaint town imaginable with a cast of characters who I loved instantly the moment I met them. Colton is Tess’s love interest, a sweet southern gentleman who opens doors for her and treats her right. Twyla is Colton’s hard working no nonsense mom, she runs the diner with minimal help (not that Josie isn’t the biggest help ever) until Tess comes along. Earl is the best cook ever and Colton’s dad, Twyla’s husband. He’s a sweet man who welcomes Tess into their family because her own family is really distant emotionally. Josie is Colton’s extremely smart younger sister, she has a passion for reading and she helps her family run the business. Naomi is Colton’s very protective friend, they have known each other since they were toddlers so they’re like brother and sister. As Tess gets to know her better, she quickly becomes Tess’s fiercely protective friend. Naomi really would do anything for her friends and she feels like it’s her duty to always have her friend’s backs no matter what. Sri is also a friend, she’s more sweet and shy. She’s smart and in love with a boy named Dawson, Dawson is one of Colton’s friends. Jeb is the old man that frequently comes into the diner. He’s pretty rude with everyone until Tess puts a stop to it, he’s actually just a sweet old man who has experienced a lot of pain in his life and Tess is glad to be there for him. This cast of characters really make the story fantastic. I smiled so many times while reading this book and I sincerely hope that there are still people in the world like Colton and his family. It really was a beautiful book, I really enjoyed reading it.
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- Linda GanziniReviewed in Canada on June 22, 2022
When you least expect it, good things can happen!
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A modern-day fairy tale of unlikely love
