Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano

Storing Up Trouble is yet another example of why Jen Turano is the queen of humor. From the first page, she pulls you into the world of Beatrix, Norman, and their hilarious escapades. As usual, she crafts relatable characters experiencing unusual circumstances. And once again, Turano provides an entertaining, heartwarming read that is the perfect conclusion to her American Heiresses series.

Beatrix is a lovable character, even if you haven’t read Flights of Fancy or Diamond in the Rough (books 1 and 2 of the series). Not afraid to go against social conventions, she throws herself wholeheartedly into her new job at a department store. This creates a wonderful irony as the very people from her social set treat her as an underling.

Her eccentric aunt and the band of women staying at the mansion adds an extra layer of humor to the novel. I must say, though, that Beatrix and Norman’s interactions are the best. Norman possesses an unusual mind, and Beatrix has an unparalleled wit. When they’re together, their verbal spats make you chuckle out loud. But my favorite parts were Norman’s interactions with his family after his spats with Beatrix. Their relationship is more than physical attraction but a true appreciation of each other’s personalities and character.

Norman quickly became one of my favorite heroes of all time. Not just because he’s quirky but because when he’s passionate about something, he goes all in. His niece and her best friend are lovable sidekicks, but the best sidekick in the whole novel is Theodosia, Norman’s best friend who quickly becomes friends with Beatrix. Theo’s penchant for reading etiquette books and forming social experiments endeared her to me from the beginning. And I won’t spoil anything, but her romantic subplot is so sweet.

Overall, this was one of Jen Turano’s best books so far. From the humorous beginning to the sweet conclusion, this book is hard to put down.

Further Information

Storing Up Trouble releases May 5. Click the image above to pre-order it on Christianbook.com.

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Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.