The list of ‘chick-lit’ with an Australian accent continues to grow with this latest book by Lisa Heidke. Lucy Springer Gets Even perfectly fits the ‘mummy-lit’ mould by shining a light on the insanity and goodness of motherhood, all with a light, humorous and down-to-earth tone. Lucy Springer’s life takes a turn for the worse when during renovation hell her husband, Max, declares he has ‘had enough’ and just walks out. Only after a confrontation with the babysitter’s mother and when the kids receive a postcard from their father does Lucy discover to where...and with whom. Coping with this sudden disappearance (not to mention the building site that is her house) is not made any easier by the constant flow of hare-brained ideas, designed to rekindle her once successful acting career, that her crazy best friend/agent Gloria is constantly suggesting. After a crate of Grange and a conversation with an old flame, Lucy decides it is time to get her life back in order with surprisingly successful results. I particularly enjoyed the parts when Lucy was dealing with the beautiful-yet-dumb talent on set and wouldn’t hesitate recommending this book for those wanting a light holiday read.

Rachel Wilson is an academic and occasional bookseller at the Sun Bookshop in Yarraville

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