Bookish Buys: The Accidental Rewrite by Milly Johnson
Bookish Buys
Inspired by The Accidental Rewrite by Milly Johnson
What better way to channel main-character energy than through an outfit that lets you step right into Polly Potter’s world—and her alter ego, Sabrina Anderson’s? ✨
On the one hand, you’ve got Polly’s yellow power suit: bold, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Paired with sleek black pumps and a matching belt, it’s the kind of look that says you’re not just showing up—you’re taking charge. Much like Polly finally deciding she’s done with being overlooked and underappreciated, this outfit is all about drawing the line and stepping into something better. It’s a suit that practically whispers, “I deserve more.”
Then, there’s Sabrina’s casual ease: a puff-sleeve t-shirt tucked into skinny jeans, cinched with a scarf belt, and elevated with kitten heels. It’s effortless but intentional, playful but confident—just like the version of herself Polly writes into existence. This look is for those moments when you’re rewriting your own script, embracing imperfection, and discovering that comfort and joy can live side by side with strength and ambition.
And here’s the magic: whether you lean toward the commanding polish of the yellow suit or the approachable charm of the t-shirt-and-jeans combo, both outfits remind you of what Polly learns—sometimes, life gives you the chance to start again. Sometimes you get to rewrite the ending.
So why not dress the part? Whether you’re striding into the office or wandering a seaside town with the scent of saltwater in the air, your wardrobe can carry a little piece of Sabrina’s fearlessness and Polly’s determination. After all, you’re not just wearing clothes—you’re wearing your own rewrite.
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Bookish Buys: The Accidental Rewrite by Milly Johnson
About The Accidental Rewrite by Milly Johnson:
What if it was possible to start over again? To leave everything behind, forget all that went before, and live the life you'd always dreamed of?
Polly Potter is losing the plot of her life. At work, her jerk of a boss is making her days unbearable. At home, she's trapped in an unappreciated relationship with a man-child of a partner. She's left completely drained by always putting others first. Amid this chaos, Polly finds solace in one place: the pages of her novel, where she shapes the world of the fearless and triumphant Sabrina Anderson, a character who embodies everything Polly wishes she could be. And thus a plan is born: Polly Potter is going to stop writing the life she wants and start living it.
Just as she makes her move--quitting her job, leaving her partner, and embarking on a road trip to start over--fate turns everything upside down. A wild turn of events leaves her far from home along the Yorkshire coast, in the hospital, waking up from a concussion, believing her name is Sabrina Anderson. She doesn't know where she's come from, but she feels she could heal in that seaside town, with the fresh air, seagulls, and a few kind strangers who take her into their lives. And into the heart of their joyful, boisterous Italian family restaurant--run by Teddy, the warmhearted son of her new landlady. When the restaurant is threatened, she knows she has the skills to help--and as her memory slowly returns, she must choose between Sabrina's life or Polly's. With her identity in question, Polly wonders: what if this new life could truly be hers? What if she could rewrite her story with a happier ending?
