Agnes Treading Water
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 18+
She said ‘yes’. Will she say 'I do’ … or find her (cold) feet?
Thanks to her late mother’s trust fund, small-town Swede Agnes Andersson is financially secure. Emotionally? Not so much. After having just returned from a trip to Australia and a holiday romance turned disaster, Agnes is disillusioned.
To mend her broken heart, find a family, and beat her loneliness, she's determined to marry her on-and-off man, Thomas. At least he's honest.
However, as the ceremony looms, Agnes discovers she's not the only one with secrets. The bride doesn’t know the groom as well as she thinks. Like surging water, doubt begins to rise. Caught between the safe harbour she's always wanted and uncharted waters, can Agnes get to the bottom of his lies and her truth before she takes the proverbial plunge?
Reviews
"I was hooked from the first chapter. I reckon if you like Nicholas Sparks or you enjoyed Where the Crawdads Sing, you'll love Agnes Treading Water. A main character you immediately care about and root for, a plot with unexpected twists that just keep coming, and a satisfying, fist-pumping, heart-warming conclusion. The writing is crisp and confident, keeping you engaged as the timeline switches from past to present. Scandi-noir Sweden, sweltering Australia, loyal friends - they're all in there. Bravo Charlotte. I can't wait to see what comes next."
"Agnes is a flawed, but fully fleshed out character... The prose is clear, straightforward, and easy to read."
"I'd give this book higher than five stars if I could. I honestly haven't been this excited about a book in a while! If you like any novel written by Fredrik Backman, you'll love Agnes Treading Water. There are quirky characters you can't help but love, in unique situations, and it's beautifully written with a well-paced plot. This book is just really good, one of those you think about while not reading. I highly recommend!"
