I loved this second book by new women's fiction voice, Saumya Dave, as I did her debut, WBIW. An intimate look at relationships and family, with moments of humor that punctuate more serious themes, and beautifully written on top of all that. A wonderful read!

What a Happy Family delves deep into the emotions of family struggles, mental health, happiness, and the importance of communication. A beautiful and wonderfully written book told from different POVs, Dave’s poignant and true-to-life story pulls on the heartstrings with warmth, compassion, and humor. Each character comes to life and, ultimately, grows. I found myself growing with them.

This book was a delight. I loved the story of the Joshi family. This Indian-American clan was a hoot, and sometimes a holler, but always with lots of love throughout. I loved that we got a point of view from each character, and the themes of family, boundaries and mental illness were well-placed and tenderly written. I read this book in one day and loved every minute. It is definitely one I will be ordering for my library.