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Reviewed by Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite
Joanie Chevalier’s book Lunchtime Eavesdropper is a quick read that throws a curve ball at you. Marlee is a pretty average person, happy with her relationship and her life. That is until she starts eavesdropping on lunchtime gossip. When one day she hears her name mentioned, she decides to try to fit in and has a complete makeover. But is being popular and fitting in the answer?
When I first started reading Lunchtime Eavesdropper, I thought it was just an average story that I have seen countless times in movies - until Chevalier’s shocking ending that literally left me speechless. Marlee has a sarcastic attitude that she too often keeps bottled up inside. She also has a very interesting backstory. Her relationship with Larry is something I thought should be envied since they obviously cared so much for each other.
This book is a good reminder to just be yourself. It is also a reminder to be kind to one another and not to gossip. Or if you do gossip do it in private. The surprise ending itself is the reason you should read this book. Joanie Chevalier has done a fabulous job. I recommend everyone to read this book. I also recommend that when you get your friends to read it, film them so you can catch their reaction to the shocking ending.
