Reviewed by Laura Rafter
As an Australian, I love it when I read a good book by an Aussie, especially when they are funny, insightful & of the chick-lit genre. Because what is not to love about that?
Melanie La'Brooy's fourth novel, The Babymoon, is the story of Isabelle and Dr Jack and their experiences of getting pregnant for the first time. It's filled with laugh-out-loud insights and situations that any girl can relate to, especially one that is a mum or one day wants to be one.
The story follows Isabelle's pregnancy from conception to birth and, while she was determined to be a calm earth mother-to-be, it doesn't exactly go according to plan. She spends most of her time worried that her child will be born with an exotic birth defect or come out a human/eel hybrid. Not to mention trying to figure out what the hell to do about her doctor as he also happens to be her boyfriends best friend and lets face it nobody wants their partners friend checking out their vagina.
The storyline is filled with mishaps and adventures and has an eclectic bunch of characters from the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart to the gay best friend with the ugly cardigan to the best friend who is scared of children.
Warning: This is not the kind of book to read on a crowded train or bus while drinking coffee because trust me you will laugh and spit your coffee on your skirt.
Rating: 4/5
Like this book? Try Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella