The Chocolate Run - Dorothy Koomson

The chocolate run is one book that shall definitely appeal to chocolate lovers and chic lit readers  . The usage of chocolate as a metaphor for life and life's characters makes for a funny and highly imaginative read . Further the protagonist's addiction or maybe love for chocolate and her need for chocolate as an instant pacifier makes for a chocolate filled - thought provoking and coming of age novel of love , life and relationships.

Though not one of Koomson's best works , the Chocolate Run makes for a good read on a lazy day . I did not instantly take to this book as I did the rest of her works , but it sure makes a good read if one loves reading.

The story revolves around our choclate lover , Amber , who also runs for good health. She also runs from commitment . She has issues with her parents , which extend to all the relationships she enters . The story deals with her relationship with Jen , her best friend that she adores , Matt ; Jen's boyfriend and Greg. Greg who is playboy personified till his fling with Amber .Amber, a person who prefers chocolate to romance , and has a tough time dealing with life when her best mate wants to become boyfriend . The story makes for a funny and interesting read with the characters evolving with every chapter , Twists and mysteries poking at the perfect intervals . A spicy , quirky chic lit indeed.

My Best Friend's Girl - Dorothy Koomson

Dorothy Koomson is one of those writers who can make me feel for the child as well as the protagonist in the book . Trust me its rarely both together . Her stories intricate a lot of other stories like most modern or contemporary authors . All interwined and connected to the life of the main character but equally intriguing .

My Best Friend's Girl is a book about the life of a british african- Kamryn Matika , who's compelled into a situation of bringing up her best friend's 6 year old daughter . A child [ Tegan/Tiga], who she had last seen four years ago , with whom her only means of contact were the anonymous gifts and occasional cards . A best friend [ Adele / Del] who stopped being one when she broke Kam's trust.

The novel is highly unputdownable . It has a very interesting , sensitive and humorous plot , a typical trait of Koomson books . MBFG is a novel that deals with hurt , love , betrayal , trust , abuse , infidelity all in different contents . But most of all, it deals with the unfurling of a little child , the growing up of a thirty year old woman ; resolving her issues , becoming a mother , forgiving her past and learning to love again.

Kam now lives in Leeds , and Tegan is a six year old who is about to lose her mother to cancer . Del's faith in Kam and their love for each other dispute their past turbulence depicts a beautiful story of friendship over betrayal and hurt . Kam promises to look after Tegan who's father is none other than her own ex-fiancee. The only man she ever truly loved and the one who doesn't know he has a daughter.

Between her career and Tegan , Kam juggles to hold her sanity and get rid of past memories . Then enters Luke ; the man who replaced her boss because she couldn't be promoted due to practical reasons , who instantly falls in love with Tegan and becomes her best friend as much as he hates Kam . Luke becomes an unappointed addition to Kam's life , who unnerving brings stability in all their lives. An unwelcome addition to who is unavoidable due to Tegan's attachment to him . But slowly , they get along , bond and start behaving like a family , begin to like each other or more and things are going pretty well  . Until Nate enters . Nate ; Kam's ex-fiancee who cheated on her with her best friend Del . Who is the biological father of Tegan . And towards whom her feelings of love are still unresolved .

Interesting right ? Read on.. its not one of those boring.tangled plots . Its mature , interesting and funny . And leaves you smiling at some pages !

Marshmallows for Breakfast - Dorothy Koomson

This being the first ever book i read of Dorothy Koomson , I took it from the shelf solely due to the cover . A woman and child and marshmallows. Definitely interesting. And trust me , the story got more interesting and involving as i turned the pages . I expected the book to contain a simple story with a happy ending. I was not prepared for it to make me think or feel for the characters . It is truly a book of love , hurt , healing and moving on . But thankfully does not make for a soppy read , instead the simple writing and evolving characters leave a mark by the end.

As is the set background in most of her novels , Koomson writes about a British African. Returning to UK from Australia is Kendra Tamale. Living in hurt from her past , she rents an apartment from a family that is pretty messed up. Try as does , she cannot help but get involved . She only seeks to gain peace and closure and to be left alone . And that is the last thing that she gets , thanks to the six year twins Jason and Summer . Living with only their dad , the twins take to Kendra like moths to light. But the mystery of their mother's departure is not as simple as they try to put it . The Gadsborough family adopts Kendra as their own , even though she's 'black' ; as noticed by the kids . Her apartment is the kids sanctuary . The kids company is her balm . And then there are the kids parents ; a dad who's beginning to open upto Kendra and a struggling to deal with his wife and life.

Though the cover suggests a soft theme and a light chic lit , the book is definitely a higher dose of thought provoking read . It makes one think and not just about the simple things in life .It is a book that deals with confronting oneself , finding closure and basically healing from hurt and moving on. Definitely a book that one can enjoy but not a light read for sure.