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My Not So Perfect Life

by Sophie Kinsella · 416 pages · Published February 2017
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3.68 / 5 across 50K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A funny, relatable Adult contemporary fiction built around city vs country, boss, fake life. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Funny. Relatable. Sweet.

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Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Fiction
Comedy
Moods
Funny
Relatable
Sweet
Key Tropes
City vs Country
Boss
Fake Life
Ending
Satisfying
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Is My Not So Perfect Life spicy?

Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

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Readers who love funny and relatable stories with city vs country and boss. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

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A funny, relatable Adult contemporary fiction built around city vs country, boss, fake life. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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