Review: Penelope’s Paths by Isabelle Peterson

Rating: 4/5  A Choose Your Own Romance 

This book caught my interest because I loved Choose Your Own Adventure books when I was a kid. Nerd flex, I remember reading them with friends at sleepovers and trying every combination possible. If you know what I am talking about, you will know how this book works. 

Penelope is recently divorced and trying to decide if she should give love another chance. Unlike most romance books, as the reader you are going to decide which connection she should pursue. There are a total of ten different paths that Penelope can take and I appreciate that the author lets you know that. There is even a flow chart available on her website outlining the possibilities. 

With the unique nature of this book it is hard to give a summary because each of the male characters are very different. The reader holds the power in how the female lead will react to surprising situations or opportunities. I enjoyed the diversity in the paths that Penelope could easily find herself. Some of the male leads are more complicated than they first appear and some of them are jerks. This is not a book to read looking for big feelings. However, it is so much fun and brings nostalgia. It is perfect for a quick and relaxing read.