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The Onionologist
by MJ Parfitt
From debut author, M.J. Parfitt comes the first book in the series, The Onionologist.
Elle, a long-haul flight attendant, has the kind of day at work she'd rather forget. She doesn't wait for everything to come crashing down; when life sends her champagne problems, she resolves to become someone else entirely.
On her new path, she meets Jude, a handsome Californian, and she has to choose between the life she craves and the love she feels deep in her heart.
She shares her journey with her two best friends, Lucy and Angus—the true loves of her life. Together, they navigate the obstacles and miscalculations of life.
Elle is the glue that holds the trio together as she stumbles and falters through life as an unlikely TikTok sensation called 'La Fille Maladroit'.
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Literary Titan
"An emotional rollercoaster wrapped in sharp humor, heartfelt relationships, and a protagonist you can’t help but root for..."
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Parfitt’s writing style is vivid, irreverent, and unrelenting. The humor sneaks up on you, sometimes like a sharp jab and other times like a warm nudge...
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Elle’s relationships are the novel’s beating heart, especially her dynamic with Angus and Lucy....
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The Onionologist is more than a quirky romp through Elle’s misadventures. It’s a story about finding your passion, reclaiming your agency, and learning to laugh at life’s absurdities along the way. I’d recommend it to readers who enjoy character-driven novels with humor and heart, especially fans of authors like Marian Keyes or Sophie Kinsella. It’s perfect for anyone feeling stuck in a rut, questioning their choices, or simply looking for a good laugh.
The Literary Titan
Readers Favorite
" A witty and engaging debut novel..."
Author M.J. Parfitt has a fantastic ability to create authentic characters who feel like old friends from the moment they enter the scene, and it was the brilliant sense of warmth and character realism that immediately drew me into this romantic and entertaining novel. The wit and sharp dialogue create an engaging voice
...it was nice to see a romance novel where friendships aren't erased or overtaken by the sudden appearance of a new partner.
Overall, I recommend The Onionologist as a highly original, witty, and engaging romantic drama with a lot to think about long after you've set the book down.
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-onionologist
Elizabeth Reiser, Independant Book Review
"This is a lovely book..."
Elle is a delightful protagonist. Parfitt does an impressive
job of making Elle both easy to root for and especially believable. Her life is not
going as planned, but it is a fixable mess. The setbacks she experiences are not ones
where readers will groan in frustration at Elle’s poor decisions. If anything, the
reader will likely see their own experiences of early adulthood reflected in Elle’s
story.
https://independentbookreview.com/2024/12/12/book-review-the-onionologist/
