My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan

My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan | Published April 24th 2018 by William Morrow Paperbacks | 352 Pages | Goodreads

PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION

“Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of Oxford, this sparkling debut novel tells the unforgettable story about a determined young woman eager to make her mark in the world and the handsome man who introduces her to an incredible love that will irrevocably alter her future—perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes.”

REVIEW

An unexpected enjoyable story, heartbreaking at moments but also heartwarming. I went into this book completely blind and it ended up being something I did not imagine.

Ella has temporarily moved to England to attend Oxford, as soon as she completes her studies she plans to go back to the States to fulfill a promising career. However, her plans are trumped when she meets the intriguing Jamie Davenport. What follows is a story of love, pain, and new beginnings.

I enjoyed the setting and learned a bunch about Oxford and the Rhodes scholarship. I also enjoyed the exchange between the main characters, filled with literary tid-bits and what not. Although the characters deal with serious issues, the novel still manages to keep a lighthearted tone. It reminded me of THE LIGHT WE LOST and ME BEFORE YOU.

I enjoyed it and recommend it to readers of romance and contemporary fiction.

✅ BOOK SOURCE & FORMAT

Loan from Miami-Dade’s Overdrive Library, audiobook