“…a humorous and fast-paced read that will appeal to fans of classic chick lit a la Jane Green, Helen Fielding, or Sophie Kinsella.”

– Library Journal

"McQueen's latest tale will delight readers with its Bridget Jones-esque heroine and fluffy plot, but there is also depth here as McQueen subtly critiques today's image-obsessed society."

– Booklist

“With a bit of whimsy, a bushel of laughs and just enough light-hearted intrigue, McQueen leaves readers hoping that dreams do come true. A modern Cinderella story with a fabulous twist.”

– Shelf Awareness

"This modern re-telling of the Cinderella story is great fun."

– Sunday Mirror (UK)

"Curl up with this novel for an afternoon of comfort reading."

– Daily Mail

"A romantic and funny battle-of-the-bulge read."

– Closer Magazine (UK)

“Readers will delight in McQueen’s lovable cast, the dynamics of Grace’s escapist romance, Bella’s understated affection for Liam, and Polly’s emotional revelation.”

– Publishers Weekly

"An appealing heroine...readers will be cheering for Isabel to pull off a winning event against the odds. Those expecting standard chick lit fluff will be pleasantly surprised."

– Publishers Weekly

"Readers who miss Shopaholic's Rebecca Bloomwood can now cheer on Isabel."

– Booklist

"McQueen brings back the charmingly inept heroine [Isabel], for another bubbly misadventure. Isabel is a charming character whose wisecracks and personal evolution help her to stand out in the sea of airheaded urban fashionistas often found in the genre."

– Publishers Weekly

“Full of humor and spunk, this is a delightful installment in the misadventures of McQueen’s charmingly farcical character.”

– Booklist

"Engaging. As frivolous deckchair escapism…it certainly does the job."

– Daily Mail

"A marvellously funny debut."

– Jilly Cooper

"I quite fell in love with Isabel. Funny, charming and accident prone, she is a perfect heroine for today."

– Penny Vincenzi