nfgfo98frum53uv8jk9zy0k2n5p9Synopsis “Four friends. Twelve years. One Eurovision . . .
Eurovision is always the highlight of Millie’s year. So when she and her best friend James get the chance to see the final live in Oslo, it’s a dream come true – until they get swept up the excitement and try to break backstage, along with carefree German singer Ingrid and charismatic Australian backpacker, Noah.
Getting thrown out of the stadium wasn’t exactly the plan, but it might just spark the friendship – and the pact – of a lifetime. The four of them are going to reunite for every final, every year, every Eurovision.
Over the years, the unlikely four celebrate iconic Eurovision moments all across Europe – and, most importantly, are there for each other during all their highs and lows, heartaches and triumphs. But real life takes them down increasingly different paths, their promise becomes harder and harder to keep. Can the magic of Eurovision bring them together one last time…?
A joyous and uplifting novel inspired by the iconic song contest, about friendship, love and finding where you belong“

My Review

This was a good fun romance, well it had to be considering it’s centred around Eurovision! I’m not a huge Eurovision fan and haven’t watched it in years, but I knew it would be a fun read because of the setting.

Millie was been brought up on Eurovision, especially since her grandparents who raised her, met at the 1974 final when ABBA won with Waterloo. She’s watched every year with them, and then later on with her school friend James. One year they decide they’re actually go to the Grand Final so they can see the event live, rather than on TV. So they both go to Oslo in 2010, and that’s when they meet Ingrid from Germany, and Noah from Australia, and their Eurovision adventure begins.

I loved Millie and James, and loved their friendship. They’d been there for each other over the years, as well as both being mad about Eurovision. Millie doesn’t really know what she wants to do with her life, but James wants to be a music journalist rather than writing animal stories in the local newspaper. Ingrid who they meet in Oslo is desperate to be a singer, and hopes to one day perform at the Eurovision final. Noah is taking taking life easy travelling around Europe and just happens to be in Oslo when it’s Eurovision. They have such a great time together, that they decide to meet up every year to celebrate the competition wherever it happens to be. 

I loved following these four strangers, who then become friends through the years. I learnt lots about them during their up and downs, and hoped things would work out well for all of them. Of course there were a few surprises along the way, as well as misunderstandings. The romance was fun and even brought a tear to my eye at one magical moment.

Recommended if you enjoy contemporary romance, and a must read if you’re a Eurovision fan!