Emma Corrigan seemingly has it all - the "perfect' boyfriend, a job at Panther Cola and a stable life in London, one of the greatest cities in the world. Yet, her relationship is honestly quite dull, she's at the very bottom of the corporation's ladder and she's harbouring quite a few secrets. That all comes crashing down when she boards a turbulent plane and begins spewing all of her deepest, darkest secrets to a complete stranger, believing that she'll never see him again. Unfortunately, she couldn't be more wrong.

After walking off that plane, she becomes grateful for her boring, repetitive life, but when that stranger struts into her office at Panther Cola, panic sets in. Not only is he a member of the corporation, he's Jack Harper, the co-founder. As her entire world is turned on its head, Emma has to face her secrets and the man who knows everything about her. Soon, she realizes, why does she love Connor? Why does she lead a life that doesn't excite her? Why does she keep herself so closed off? Is this coincidence a sign?

I guess you'll have to read Can You Keep a Secret? to find out. 

This was one of my favourite Sophie Kinsella novels. Emma Corrigan is the type of woman you'd want to sit down and have a coffee with. She's clumsy, ridiculously funny and far from perfect, but that's honestly what makes her so likeable. She's real, and I find that's not a common occurrence in fictional worlds. She tries her best and continuously makes mistakes, but always learns from them and tries to grow, which I really respect. This story is beautifully written, as it displays flaws proudly and demonstrates them in a positive light. As in all of Sophie Kinsella's novels, the message is clear: perfection doesn't exist. The most important thing in life is to be yourself and be happy, a message I believe we all need to learn as quickly as we can.

I highly recommend Can You Keep a Secret? for anyone who enjoys reading about people and places that could truly be real. An author who writes similar stories is Morgan Matson, who's actually an alternative for those who prefer teenage literature.