Ever wondered what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes? Bestselling author JoJo Moyes returns with a fun story of two very different women whose lives collide in a reverse Cinderella mix-up!
In everyday life, Sam and Nisha have never crossed paths but share the qualities of determination and grit that has seen them survive challenging times. But after a bag mix-up at the gym, their lives suddenly become intertwined. When circumstances force them to experience each other’s lives, you know it’s going to be a fabulous story!
Sam is struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. She’s lost in family responsibilities and a dead end job. She’s grateful for what she has, but knows she’s just one bad day away from losing it all. Meanwhile, Nisha has everything she’s always dreamed of including a rich husband and a luxurious international lifestyle. But she’s just been unceremoniously cut off and locked out of her life, when her husband begins divorce proceedings. Inexplicably, she doesn’t even have the Christian Louboutin shoes she was, until minutes ago, standing in.
In a frantic rush to get to a meeting, Sam accidentally took Nisha’s gym bag. Now she’s walking tall in her confidence-boosting designer shoes that could take her wilting career in a new direction. Except Nisha wants her life back and she’ll start with her shoes…
Jojo’s engaging storytelling is supported by her relatable characters. She expertly balances the use of light humour and emotional depth in her uplifting narrative. I thoroughly enjoyed following Sam and Nisha’s antics, and journey of self-discovery. In Someone Else’s Shoes also cleverly explores themes of personal growth, friendship, balancing careers and motherhood.
Jojo Moye’s novels have sold more than 50 million copies globally and have been translated into 46 languages. Read an excerpt and follow Jojo online.
Reviewer: Andrea Molloy
Penguin Random House, RRP $37.00
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