The Last Phone Booth in Manhattan
by Beth Merlin
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: APR 15, 2025
When Avery's "perfect" life turns out to be faker than the name her fiance had given her, she is sent down a path of reflection via the very last phone booth in Manhattan. Not only does Avery face the ghosts of her past but she reignites her desire to become a Broadway star and auditions for a role in a musical based on A Christmas Carol.
AUTHOR: Beth Merlin
GENRES: Women's Fiction
CATEGORIES: Retelling
REVIEW
What I Liked:I was attracted to the idea of a modern story loosely based on A Christmas Carol. Separately, I enjoyed getting a glimpse of what it might be like to prepare for stressful auditions for Broadway muscials.
Fair Warning:This is a women's fiction novel with romantic elements, not a romance.
Overall:The concept for The Last Phone Booth in Manhattan is unique. If you are a fan of Dickens and loved the tv series SMASH from a few years ago, then you will likely enjoy it.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥 (2/5)