In the Bag by Kate Klise

In the Bag by Kate Klise
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is cute and written in a variety of formats, including letters and emails between sections of narrative/prose. It takes place mostly in Paris and Madrid, is in 4 POVs, and feels like a double Meet Cute. A single mom travels with her teenage daughter, and a single dad travels with his teenage son. Some drama and chaos ensues, followed by some angsty flirting.

This is being compared to the Parent Trap, but as someone who grew up on the joy that is the Parent Trap, I can assure you that is a terrible comparison. This is in no way like the Parent Trap. Let go of that idea before you start reading, or you're going to be disappointed when it doesn't pan out.

It's not a bad little story, though it does drag at times and could use a bit more overall excitement.

The alternating POV sections can be very short at times, which is pretty jolting in the start of the book, when you don't know or understand any of the characters. It gets easier to deal with as the story progresses and you settle in and have a better idea of who is who. I wish each voice had been just a bit stronger and more distinct, but overall, this is a decent read.

Pages: 306