I am delighted to see that Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling) is back in this fabulous sequel to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling. Some things could only happen to Aisling so prepare to gasp and giggle as this latest instalment of her life plays out.

I really felt that Aisling grew up in this book. She has to cope with life after Daddy, in addition to being made redundant and breaking up with her long time boyfriend, John. Only Aisling could do it in such style as she goes on an absolutely hilarious girly trip to Las Vegas before figuring out what she wants to do with her life. Moving back in with Mammy and endless cups of tea gives her the chance to take stock of her life. As she emerges from her chrysalis like a beautiful butterfly, she spreads her wings and takes on the world...with a little help from her friends.

This book is written with such spirit by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen that it virtually speaks to you. I could hear Aisling's voice as clear as a bell and feel like I know her as well as I know my friends. In fact, I care so much about her that I feel as if she is one of my friends. This colourful character of Aisling is destined to appear on our TV screens and it would be an absolute travesty if it is not picked up by a producer. Think Sex and the City goes to Ireland and it's comedy gold.

Both hilarious and heart-warming, your life will feel so much brighter after another instalment of Aisling in The Importance of Being Aisling.

I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion. ( )