Thea Rogers has dedicated her life to her career in corporate law. Apart from her colleague and long-time friend-with-benefits Alasdair, she’s forgone friendships and relationships, and now she’s on track to become her firm’s youngest ever female partner. She should be ecstatic. But when a senior partner dies unexpectedly, Thea realises the people at his funeral are only there out of duty. Suddenly, Thea can’t shake the question: if she disappeared tomorrow, would anyone care?
As the life choices she’s made suddenly make less and less sense, Thea is forced to make a decision. Stick with the original plan or take a completely different path.
Thea has a chance to do it right this time, and fill her world with the things that matter. But can people really change? And once life starts looking up, why does it feel like there’s something… or someone she can’t seem to replace?
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My Review of The Do-Over
“The Do-Over” tackles ambition, burnout, and finding your own way, making it feel like a personal story that everyone can connect with.
It follows Thea Rogers, a young lawyer working at a cut-throat London firm. Deeply devoted to her career, Thea is distant from her family and friends, relying only on surface-level work relationships, including a no-strings arrangement with her colleague Alasdair. When the unexpected death of a senior partner forces Thea to confront the emptiness of her own life, she embarks on a journey of introspection, exploring new possibilities and relationships that push her beyond her comfort zone.
MacLeod’s portrayal of Thea’s existential crisis is both relatable and thought-provoking. Basically, the story’s about finding your purpose. It makes you wonder: is being successful worth cutting ties with the people you care about? Thea’s a tough cookie at first, but as she starts to question her choices, she becomes more relatable and you understand her better. It’s got everything – humor, thought-provoking moments, and stuff that’ll tug at your heartstrings.
The supporting characters, particularly Alasdair, who adds charm and complexity to the story. His interactions with Thea provide some of the novel’s most compelling moments, and his presence elevates the book as a whole. While the romance element is subtle, Alasdair’s role helps underscore Thea’s personal growth.
“The Do-Over” is about taking a risk and seeing what happens when you change your whole life plan. It captures the idea of stepping off the treadmill of professional burnout to discover what truly makes life meaningful.
The author
Phoebe MacLeod is the author of several popular romantic comedies. She lives in Kent with her partner, grown up children and disobedient dog. Her love for her home county is apparent in her books, which have either been set in Kent or have a Kentish connection. She currently works as an IT consultant and writes in her spare time.
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