This was such a fun, cute, real, laugh-out-loud read! Finished in one sitting. I want to hang out with Lucy, Will, and Jen. I was sold on this book from the very first paragraph, and I was not disappointed. It completely set up the rest of the book, and Matthews kept the style of writing consistent.

"I am locked in my bathroom trying desperately to get the overpowering smell of Indian Summer potpourri out of my nostrils. I'm not sure whether I should get some nasal spray and try to flush it out, or just blow my nose until I can't smell it anymore. I don't have any spray, so I try the nose-blowing technique until I give myself a headache, then sink to my knees on the hard tile floor and begin to cry-- big, fat teardrops that roll hotly down my cheeks."

I *had* to find out what was going on. I felt like I was reading someone's journal rather than a novel. There were no over-the-top, unrealistic, "I can't believe that happened" moments. There was no dramatic beginning or end. Everything was simple and real (like Lucy's fall on the first day of training; Jen and Lucy getting drunk and singing old New Kids on the Block songs; the SO obvious way that Will was falling for Lucy and Lucy's cluelessness; Lucy's horrible job interview). I LOVED the way Matthews weaved Lucy's inner dialogue into the story. The ending was a bit abrupt, but only because I wanted more of the characters! If you love chick-lit, romantic comedy, or looking into other peoples' lives, you will love Lucy Wagner Gets In Shape!