“If you like Sophie Kinsella, you’ll love Heather Grace Stewart.” Goodreads Reviewer
“This story is a delightful read that had me giggling out loud more times than I can count!” Goodreads Reviewer“It was more than I expected, LOL funny, poignant and redeeming. This is the author’s first novel but I hope not her last.” Goodreads Reviewer“Theoretically speaking, I shouldn’t have enjoyed this … I hope not her last.” Goodreads Reviewer
“Theoretically speaking, I shouldn’t have enjoyed this book since I’m a guy, and we all know guys don’t read “chick-lit”. Yet to call “Strangely, Incredibly Good” chick-lit would be limiting its scope and appeal – it’s much more.” Goodreads Reviewer
What if you had your very own genie to go back and fix your life mistakes? A touching, funny, romantic adventure you won’t soon forget. Cat Glamour is going through a rough spot in her life. When she decides to take control again and try to lose weight, the last thing she expects is a genie to pop out of her Wii machine, offering her three wishes! Unfortunately for Cat, her genie is somewhat unreliable in his wish-granting capabilities. In a series of hilarious misadventures, Cat and Gene travel to a castle in France and back in time 20 years in an attempt to realize Cat’s wishes. But is it possible to get a second chance at real love and self-love?
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“Heather Grace Stewart is an author to watch out for.” QL Magazine
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This was the first book that I have read by Heather Grace Stewart. I love her writing style. The story flows so smoothly. Her characters are very well developed and after the first chapter I was totally engrossed in the story and I was so interested in the main character’s life. (I can tell you I have read books that by the end I did not care what happened!)
This book has an element of fantasy and time travel, which I am totally okay with. (One of my favorite books is A Knight in Shining Armor. This book reminded me of that one.)
While the story isn’t the first to have time travel and a hero from another time and place, it is totally new for me for the hero to be flawed and needy as the heroin. They save each other.
Katherine (Cat) had a tragic experience in high school that molded her future struggle with self esteem and her overweight issues. The story is based on that, and I think every woman will identify with Cat and love this book.
It shows you that what is on the outside is not who you are. It also shows that our self perception is not always what the world sees us as.
I was so moved by the story. I was so sad at times, and laughed out loud many times!
I truly enjoyed this book and recommend it. I have already started on the next in the series, Remarkably Great.
I really enjoyed this book for its realistic view of weight and how it affects your life. I liked the humor, angst, and fantasy that evolved. I enjoyed the old grandma as a character.
The main character calls herself fat throughout the book. (In fiction, that is a diverse body type.) “The problem was, I just couldn’t hop out of bed. That would require energy, and a sense of hope.” That line speaks to the chronically ill, the depressed, the overweight, etc — it works on so many levels. Later, however, she’s able to do physical activities just by changing her attitude. Increasing her strength and dexterity just by believing in herself. (If only that worked in tabletop RPG… am I right? Ha!)
Part of the book, the theme in a way, is to find self-love. “I hate how society makes you feel that you are the size you wear.” Quotes like that make this a riveting social commentary.
The book, published back in January 2016, should have a meme or two floating around. Eugene mentions how wishes aren’t always used wisely. “Take Donald Trump. He never asked for great hair. He asked for great wealth.” As I said, there should be a meme or two out there. Plus, later in the book, it mentions a genie probably being in the White House, catering to POTUS. Again, it’s funny considering when the book came out.
Early on, the book makes one wonder who “little Logan” was. But it tells the sad story of an abusive marriage long before getting into a moment in the past where everything could have changed. The book has a lot of flashbacks. It seems like it has a “Dead Man’s Curve” cliche, but then in tosses in a twist to keep things fresh. I loved that about this book.
My very favorite part of this book was the description of the Book Mobile.
And yes, the grandmother character gives a real Twitter handle! Hasn’t tweeted in some time, but still. I love that kind of authenticity.