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The Trials of Adeline Turner Kindle Edition

by Angela Terry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 114 ratings
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2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Women's Fiction


2022 Independent Press Awards Winner in Chick-Lit


2022 Independent Press Awards Winner in Romantic Comedy 


From Charming Falls Apart author Angela Terry comes a story about finding the courage to face your past, be true to your heart, and live your best life. Fans of Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin will enjoy cheering for Adeline Turner as she navigates the twists and turns of her newly complicated life in this fun, heartwarming novel.

Thirty-three-year-old corporate attorney Adeline Turner has built her adult life around stability. Her professional life is thriving, but her personal life . . . not so much. Deep down she wants more, but finds it’s easier to brush aside her dreams and hide behind her billable hours. That is, until a new client and a chance encounter with her high school crush have her taking leaps she never planned. Suddenly, unadventurous, nose-to-the-grindstone Adeline finds herself moving across the country from her predictable life in Chicago to San Francisco, falling into messy romantic situations, and trying to unravel an office-sabotage plot before it ruins her career.

Without the safety net of her old life in Chicago, Adeline must become her own advocate and learn that people aren’t always who they seem. Which makes her wonder if the key to having the future she desires lies in uncovering the truth of the past.

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"A perfectly paced rom-com that consistently places you right at the scene; the summer reading escape I didn’t know I needed." —Emily Belden, author of Hot Mess and Husband Material

The Trials of Adeline Turner is a fast-paced tale of dating in your thirties and learning to trust your inner voice. Brimming with wit, banter, romance, and heart, it has all the ingredients of the perfect beach read. I was charmed!” ―Lindsay Cameron, award-winning author of BIGLAW and Just One Look

“The verdict is in, and Angela Terry’s The Trials of Adeline Turner is a must-read! Readers will root for Adeline, and enjoy Terry’s sparkling writing style, which creates the feeling of catching up with an old friend who has quite the story to tell. This novel has it all—but my favorite part? The ending, which had me smiling from ear to ear, completely satisfied, albeit sad to leave the world of Adeline behind.” —Ashley R. King, author of Painting the Lines (Ace of Hearts Book 1) 

Rave reviews for Charming Fall Apart the author’s first book:

 “From the very first page, I was hooked on this tale of heartbreak, self-discovery, and one woman’s charming determination to turn lemons into lemonade. Fans of Emily Giffin and Lauren Weisberger will love this engaging and entertaining debut!”―Meg Donohue, USA Today best-selling author of You, Me, and the Sea 

“Charming Falls Apart is the perfect comfort read. A smart and heartfelt ode to the healing power of friendship and the strength in reinvention. Fans of Sophie Kinsella will root for Allison James as she rebuilds her life on her own terms.”―Allie Larkin, internationally best-selling author of Swimming for Sunlight 

“A breezy read perfect for a summer day. So many young women rush to make a plan for how they think their lives should go without stopping to think about what will make them happy. We can all cheer for a heroine who loses it all and comes to realize she never wanted it anyway.”―Maria Murnane, best-selling author of the Waverly Bryson series

“Truly beautiful moments in this book and this woman’s journey.”―Paperbacks and Coffee Mugs

 “If you like Eat, Pray, Love or any Christina Lauren novel, this book is for you.”―Wildly Reading

 “Angela Terry is a fabulous writer; I enjoyed this pretty perfect rom-com.―Hannah Reads

“A must read for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert (one of my all-time favorites) and contemporary romance.”―My Darling Bookshelf 

About the Author

Angela Terry is an attorney who formerly practiced intellectual property law at large firms in Chicago and San Francisco. She is also a Chicago Marathon legacy runner and races to raise money for PAWS Chicago—the Midwest’s largest no-kill shelter. She resides in San Francisco with her husband and two cats and enjoys throwing novel-themed dinner parties for her women’s fiction book club. Her debut novel, Charming Falls Apart, is a 2020 Best Book Awards Finalist. Article contributor to Shepherd.com, author of "Best Chick Lit about lawyers" list.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XKJW6V9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Girl Friday Books (October 19, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2376 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 347 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 114 ratings

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Angela Terry is an attorney who formerly practiced intellectual property law at large firms in Chicago and San Francisco. She is also a Chicago Marathon legacy runner and races to raise money for PAWS Chicago—the Midwest's largest no-kill shelter. She resides in San Francisco with her husband and two cats, and enjoys throwing novel-themed dinner parties for her women's fiction book club.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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A Main Character You Will Root For
What a fun read! Terry leads us into the social life and career of her main character, Adeline. Having lived both in the Chicago area and San Francisco I appreciated her take on the two cities, both with a completely different vibe. I also enjoyed her telling of what it is like to be a corporate lawyer, a world I know very little about. Halfway through the book I felt I knew Adeline well enough that I could invite her out for a cup of coffee. Adeline ends up in some sticky relationship situations and I found myself reading as quickly as possible to find out what happens next. “The Trials of Adeline Turner” left me feeling uplifted and positive in the end as Adeline bravely examines her past and follows her heart.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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I couldn’t put this one down! I also had to re-read it before the third book “The Palace at Dusk” came out! Highly recommend!
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Cerrissa Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
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Angela Terry has done it again! She's written a novel with a highly relatable heroine who I cheered for in her highs and commiserated with when she was low. In this pandemic stricken world, I was looking for an escape in book form. Something well versed, but not anything that would leave me feeling blue. The Trials of Adeline Turner was the perfect adventure. I got to spend time in Chicago and San Francisco, with an interesting and likable character who was trying to figure out her life. Dating, gal pals, career and nice scenery rounded out an interesting plot that had some great twists. I highly recommend this book to fans of "chick lit" or anyone looking for a read that is substantial but won't leave you downtrodden. Though spoiler alert, I did shed tears during one very emotional scene. (Which is a testament to how good the writing is and how much I related to what the character was experiencing.) I give this book five stars! If you like this one you'll also like Terry's first novel, Charming Falls Apart.
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TheFoxyReviewist
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely female protagonist and other wonderful characters
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
Firstly I should like to thank NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

I gave this 4.5 stars rounded down to 4. I so wish we could give half star ratings. I loved the book and the writing. I have to confess it took a few chapters for me to get right into it but once I did I couldn't put the book down.

I felt myself in Chicago and San Francisco and I felt like I was in the rooms watching this all play out. The characters felt familiar and real. Even the ones I didn't care for. The story was great and I was laughing and crying along with it. Addeline was a wonderful female protagonist. Her reactions and side comments were priceless. I think that we might all have a little Addeline in us. She was easy to relate to....whichever side of her you could see yourself as.

The romance wasn't too much and neither was the drama. It all came together for me to make a wonderful read. Not having read Angela Terry's debut novel this was my introduction to her and I know I shall be reading other books of hers.

Would I recommend this? Absolutely since it was hard not to love it once I got into it and I hope that those who enjoy romance, drama, comedy, family situations and a lot more besides will add this to their want to read lists.

Again thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for providing me with my advanced copy and I was very happy to share my honest opinions.
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M M
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovable heroine - fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021
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Riding along with Adeline as she juggles her corporate career and spending time with various eligible bachelors who are in and out of her life - is a treat! Angela Terry’s writing is witty and fresh, and Adeline is someone I'd like to hang out with - especially when venturing through the highs and lows (and lessons learned) of the dating scene. I especially enjoyed the sister-like friendship between Adeline and her bestie Bridget with their laugh out loud banter.

I don’t want to reveal any spoilers, so generally the drama, humor, twists and turns, are based on the overlapping romantic lives of the characters in a small law firm. It also touches on themes of moving on from past relationships that hold you back (nothing dark, it sticks with a rom-com tone which I love), navigating emotional ambivalence that often comes with intimate relationships, and discovering what “real love” looks and feels like.

Satisfying ending! Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Main Character You Will Root For
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2021
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What a fun read! Terry leads us into the social life and career of her main character, Adeline. Having lived both in the Chicago area and San Francisco I appreciated her take on the two cities, both with a completely different vibe. I also enjoyed her telling of what it is like to be a corporate lawyer, a world I know very little about. Halfway through the book I felt I knew Adeline well enough that I could invite her out for a cup of coffee. Adeline ends up in some sticky relationship situations and I found myself reading as quickly as possible to find out what happens next. “The Trials of Adeline Turner” left me feeling uplifted and positive in the end as Adeline bravely examines her past and follows her heart.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Main Character You Will Root For
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2021
What a fun read! Terry leads us into the social life and career of her main character, Adeline. Having lived both in the Chicago area and San Francisco I appreciated her take on the two cities, both with a completely different vibe. I also enjoyed her telling of what it is like to be a corporate lawyer, a world I know very little about. Halfway through the book I felt I knew Adeline well enough that I could invite her out for a cup of coffee. Adeline ends up in some sticky relationship situations and I found myself reading as quickly as possible to find out what happens next. “The Trials of Adeline Turner” left me feeling uplifted and positive in the end as Adeline bravely examines her past and follows her heart.
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Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
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I wanted to wait to write a review until I had a good picture, but I was too impatient to rhapsodize about how satisfying the last 10% of the book is. It nails the landing! At its heart, Angela Terry was writing about love: platonic love, romantic love, and familial love. Messy, elusive, supportive, imaginary, and real love. Yet, even the career parts are gripping and important - both in character development and plot - not just filler or shorthand veneer. It must come from Terry's background in corporate law! Well, I'm hoping for a follow-up about Adeline's mom, because I need more of her, but I'll pick up the next one, whatever it's about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
I wanted to wait to write a review until I had a good picture, but I was too impatient to rhapsodize about how satisfying the last 10% of the book is. It nails the landing! At its heart, Angela Terry was writing about love: platonic love, romantic love, and familial love. Messy, elusive, supportive, imaginary, and real love. Yet, even the career parts are gripping and important - both in character development and plot - not just filler or shorthand veneer. It must come from Terry's background in corporate law! Well, I'm hoping for a follow-up about Adeline's mom, because I need more of her, but I'll pick up the next one, whatever it's about.
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J.K
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
I took to Adeline immediately. She’s a Chicago lawyer, merely existing, but asking too much from life. Suddenly she has a career opportunity and also a potential crush turns real. While a good attorney, Adeline has a lot to learn in the People department. I guess who she would end up with halfway through the book. Adeline finally comes to realizations in her life and takes action. She doesn’t just settle, although that would be the easy way out. I liked that she was a Midwesterner and it was home for her. It’s a great read.
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LCT
5.0 out of 5 stars I can see myself in Adeline
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
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This book was a super fun, witty & relatable read. I read it in 3 days (which I never do..I drag books out usually) and carved out time to do so. I feel like I’ve known Adeline in my past and I’ve been Adeline as well. She goes with the flow (just like we all have) just to keep things even. Then, with help from great friends, she sees herself and stands up for herself. It’s a great story of a woman who comes into her own without hurting others along the way. I highly recommend reading this gem!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I can see myself in Adeline
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
This book was a super fun, witty & relatable read. I read it in 3 days (which I never do..I drag books out usually) and carved out time to do so. I feel like I’ve known Adeline in my past and I’ve been Adeline as well. She goes with the flow (just like we all have) just to keep things even. Then, with help from great friends, she sees herself and stands up for herself. It’s a great story of a woman who comes into her own without hurting others along the way. I highly recommend reading this gem!
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