In the day and age of advanced technology where writing letters is very rare, I found the email exchange between Teddy and Everett very refreshing and genuinely enjoyed reading their emails where they poured their hearts out!

Thank you Berkley Publishers and Netgalley for providing me an advance digital copy in exchange of my honest review!

Teddy who has always lived her life by following others and never standing up for herself transforms her outlook in life through finding what makes her happy. Teddy’s friends make a plan for her to do one thing a day that scares her the most.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading how Teddy learns to say no to her ex who was treating her as his assistant and not his girlfriend. Teddy has a crush on Everett James, host of children’s show called Everett Place, where he helps children with expressing emotions and feelings. She writes an email to him for guidance and they become pen pal exchanging emails before meeting in person. The humor and vulnerability shared by Teddy and Everett was very refreshing and heart stirring!

This book released on June 15th and you gotta have it in your beach pool bag for perfect summer reading!

Very Sincerely Yours is a contemporary romance about a young woman finding herself after the demise of her long term relationship, and the local childrens’ TV presenter she falls for.

Teddy has spent the last few years of her life with Richard, a fussy doctor who likes about five meals and has no eye for interior design. Teddy found satisfaction in taking care of Richard- cooking for him, cleaning the house, and generally being his supportive girlfriend. All of that goes completely out the window when Richard unceremoniously dumps Teddy and asks her to move out. Dazed, she moves in with her two best friends, and they rapidly reveal several harsh realities: firstly, Richard was a dick; secondly, Teddy has no life of her own; and finally, Teddy needs to devote some time to figuring out what she wants.

Teddy is a little surprised to find that everyone in her life hated her partner, and she begins to evaluate what kind of life she really wants. That’s when Teddy emails Everett, the star of a local childrens’ program. Everett is kind of a local celebrity, and his show is one of the ways Teddy lets herself relax. He is also unfairly cute, as many mom forums have been only too quick to point out. Teddy never imagined that he would respond to her, but they strike up a correspondence and get to know each other through email. Still, Teddy is emphatic that they will not meet in real life, despite their growing friendship. She knows Everett would find her disappointing in person, but what if Everett does want more?

Everett hasn’t had a lot of luck in the relationship department. He’s been focused on his work as a children’s entertainer for years, ever since the little videos he made online became a viable job. Everett made the decision to stay local when his little sister Gretel was born, wanting to be present for her childhood. While Everett is close to his family, his coworkers, and one or two other friends, he is too focused on his career. He frequently bails on social situations because he feels the need to work, or gets caught up with new ideas and misses planned events. Still, when he gets an email from an irreverent, funny woman he starts to feel like spending time away from his office.

This book was enjoyable to read, and I even laughed out loud a few times. The dialogue is snappy, and the emails between the two leads are fun and engaging. But while I liked the reading experience, the author set up a lot and then failed to deliver. I liked Everett’s dynamic with his family, but after about two thirds of the book that just gets dropped for no apparent reason. It was one of the things that made Everett interesting, and without that grounding he feels pretty bland.

There’s a really great conflict set up with Teddy’s family, which looked like it was going to get resolved in full, but then it mostly gets hand-waved away after Teddy talks to her sister about it. Teddy’s friends are pretty flat, and while they are written as quirky and supportive, there isn’t a lot of substance to them. Everett’s central conflict is resolved with a grand gesture that isn’t going to surprise any experienced romance reader, and it didn’t work for me. Teddy’s issues aren’t really resolved at all; her character journey is supposed to be one of self-discovery, but she doesn’t come to any conclusions about what she wants to do professionally or even her ambitions personally, so it all falls pretty flat.

Very Sincerely Yours is a decent read, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the author’s previous books. The characters had spark, but the book was missing a lot of essential components.

I was so excited to read this latest addition to this very amusing series. But it lacked everything the previous books had that made me a fan of the series. I questioned at times if it was in fact part of the series. It had a very different feel.

Teddy may have been thirty years old but her character was portrayed as such an immature girl that it gave the entire book a YA feel. I couldn't connect at all. And missed the magic of the previous books.

With no positive thoughts to share I will not be sharing this review beyond NetGalley.

Thank you for the opportunity to read an advanced copy.

Thank you Berkley Romance for the gifted copy.

Very Sincerely Yours was exactly what I needed yesterday. I binged it in one day, and I adored it! Teddy and Everett were the cutest, and I loved their email banter back and forth. The side characters were fantastic, and I think Teddy’s friends (and Carlos) need their own books!

The ending was predictable, but I don't think that should be a surprise. I mean, it's a romcom - the ending fits the genre. It didn't change how I rated the book.

Definitely grab this book for a fun summer read.

Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey follows Teddy Phillips, a young woman who is going through a rough patch. Her longtime boyfriend has just unexpectedly dumped her and kicked her out of their home. After spending so many years catering to this man’s every whim, Teddy feels like she doesn’t even know who she is without him. She spends most of her days working at a vintage toy store and engaging in her biggest guilty pleasure, watching a local children’s show that is hosted by a sexy Mr. Rogers type named Everett St. James. Of course Everett is easy on the eyes but what Teddy really loves about his show is how kind and respectful he is to all of the children who send him letters looking for advice. When Teddy decides to take a chance and send him a letter herself, she has no idea how much her life is about to change.

I swear this book was like catnip for me. I loved every page of it and just couldn’t get enough of both Teddy and Everett. They’re both just such sweet, soft, adorable characters and as soon as I met each of them, and especially as soon as Everett wrote a response to Teddy and they basically became flirty email pen pals, I knew they would be perfect for one another. Their emails truly gave me life as I was reading. They’re filled with witty banter, good advice from Everett, as well as humorous sign offs that made me laugh out loud. The more Teddy and Everett wrote to each other, the more I was rooting for them to find their way to each other in person.

It’s not even just Teddy and Everett that made Very Sincerely Yours such a wonderful read for me; it was also all of Teddy’s friends. She has such a lovely and supportive relationship with the owner of the toy store. They’re more like mother-daughter than boss-employee and I really enjoyed their friendship. I also adored Teddy’s roommates, who were her best friends prior to her relationship with loser guy. He basically monopolized her attention to the extent that she drifted apart from her besties, but they were right there for her every step of the way after she got dumped and they really helped her pick up the pieces and get back to living her life and having fun. It was just so nice to see Teddy surrounded by so much love and support.

Very Sincerely Yours is one of the most delightful romantic comedies I’ve read so far this year. It’s a gem of a book that is sure to put a smile on your face.

4.5
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁
In a delightfully quirky, “You’ve Got Mail” meets “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” mash-up, Teddy is sure her boyfriend is going to propose. Instead, he breaks up with her and asks her to move out immediately. Teddy’s job in a vintage toy store won’t afford rent in San Francisco, so Teddy moves into the tiny studio/closet of her friends, Eleanor and Kirsten.

Unsure of what to do, Teddy finds solace watching the handsome host (and favorite topic of Mom chat boards) of a local children’s show called Everett’s Place. Everett, a talented puppeteer (think Muppet level), thoughtfully answers children’s letters, so she decides to write an email asking for advice.

Everett loves what he does for a living to the point he neglects other parts of this life, including those who love him. Teddy’s email captivates him, and he writes her back, and they begin a regular correspondence. Teddy begins a self-discovery exercise to do “one thing every day that scares” her. She reports her progress in these challenges in her email with Everett.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁
I was enchanted by this delightful epistolary narrative of two wonderful people. Teddy has been spent so much time trying to please others, she’s lost her sense of self. Everett is sincere in the way he respects Teddy. As successful as he is doing what he loves, he also needs to discover what is truly important to him.

This book also features a fantastic cast of supporting characters. I especially wish more time was spent with Everett’s younger sister, Gretel, a terrifically fun character.

If you enjoy storytelling reminiscent of Nora Ephron, I very sincerely recommend this book!

Theodora's life isn't going as planned. Nearly thirty, tossed aside by the man she twisted herself into personality pretzels for, she's single for the first time in years, and working at a little store for vintage toys. She doesn't know yet how to move forward as she feels the pain of heartbreak, guilt, and inadequacy, yet a locally-produced television show for children provides an emotional panacea in the meantime. It's called Everett's Place, hosted by the titular Everett, and he takes questions from his viewers. After she works up the nerve, Theodora writes to Everett, asking for some life advice. Everett appreciates her candor and ardor, writing back to her as they establish mutual rapport. It isn't until much later when they meet that the real questions must be asked, and they must find out whether their lives will remain separate, or if one little toy shop and one little puppet show have more to offer each other than meets the eye.

It's pretty difficult to get cuter than the premise of this story, I think. A puppeteer and a toy store gal become pen pals and help each other figure out life?! I mean, come on! I'm all for it, and Theodora, the pour soul, struggles a lot with how her life has seen so much upheaval recently. She bent over backward to be the woman her boyfriend wanted for so long, and then he just throws her out?! Rude! Needless to say, that's put a damper on Theodora's confidence, which means it takes a lot for her to even work up the courage to write Everett, but I'm so glad she did!

As for Everett, let's be real here, he's a bit of a workaholic. Can you blame him, though? He gets to work with toys all day and make children happy! There's some job fulfillment right there. I think it's really nice when he and Theodora start talking about what's going on in their lives, and one of the things for Everett is that he needs to chill out on the work and learn to live a little. Even when people have very fulfilling endeavors, I think it's important to take breaks and enjoy something a little different to provide perspective and inspiration.

I really liked seeing Everett and Theodora grow into better versions of themselves. I also appreciated that, for the most part, they were there for each other along the way. I also liked their banter and the current references to amusing everyday moments. Highly recommended if you liked You've Got Mail, Mr. Rogers, or your middle name is Pinocchio, Very Sincerely Yours is a charming, loveable read that's perfect for readers who want something heartwarming and fun with a sprinkling of good-hearted magic.

3.5⭐ rounded to 4 ⭐

I have a new favorite from Kerry Winfrey!! I've enjoyed all of her books, but somehow I like each one better than the last. This has a softness to it that felt new, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were super likable. Hot Mr. Rogers is, as advertised, hot. The story was lovely. It was just an all-around winner for me. Highly recommend!

I have read Kerry Winfrey's previous two books and was excited to dive into this one!

Teddy works at a vintage toy shop. She adores her boss and is mostly satisfied with her job. That’s because she thinks her real job is to take care of her boyfriend. Unfortunately just when she thinks he’s about to pop the question, he does- except it’s not the one she was expecting.

Suddenly, Teddy finds herself living with her two best friends and a freezer full of ice cream (best side characters!) and secretly watching Everett’s Place, a kids's show with puppets about feelings. Everett often reads letters on air and provides thoughtful answers. Teddy decides to send him an email asking for guidance … and he replies!

I loved their emails. And it gets even better when they cross paths in real life. Teddy obviously knows who Everett is, but Everett doesn’t know Teddy. It was fun watching their interaction in writing and in person. They are both so sweet and well-intentioned.

I thought the side characters were amazing and I hope we get to see them again. There’s also a fun cameo with characters from Not Like the Movies. And it’s easy to root for Teddy as she works at finding out what she wants to do with herself (versus what everyone else thinks she should do).

This is a great summer read!

Thanks to Berkley Romance for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Are you looking for the most adorable rom-com ever that has a bunch of pop culture references thrown in? Well then look no further than Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey. This cutie is filled to the brim with pop culture and throws a lot of love at Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and the movie Mrs. Doubtfire in almost equal measure. The book is told from two points of view, Teddy our vintage toy store worker who literally gets dumped the night she thinks she is going to get proposed to, and Everett St. James our puppeteer extraordinaire, and our Mister Rogers/Mrs. Doubtfire rolled into one. It's hard to really express how many things I enjoyed about this one, but I do have to say that I think it might be the most adorable book I have ever read. The characters are all created in a way you either love them or hate them, and I found so many of them endearing and funny.

I would say the only downfall is that I have not read the author's two previous novels yet, and I think I missed out on a couple of Easter eggs/cameos. But I was NOT lost so don't think that - this is a great standalone novel and it made me really excited to get to Winfrey's backlist which of course I already own. It is also important to note that the audiobook for Very Sincerely Yours is terrific and narrated solely by the amazing Patti Murin. For some reason, I can't read a full book with my eyes for the life of me these days, and I was very happy I used a credit and switched to the audiobook. This is a super quick read though and would definitely make the perfect book to bring with you to the beach. It is witty and humorous, while also touching on some grief. I was hoping to laugh a bit more, but overall this was an incredibly sweet rom-com and I think it has officially propelled me to stop procrastinating and get to Winfrey's backlist.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This story drew me right from the start, where the blurb promised us some form of epistolary correspondence between the hero and heroine. I wasn't disappointed. I love their emails and how they grew to know each other through them, even before they met in person. In this regard, VERY SINCERELY YOURS exceeds my expectations and more, especially the very last email they exchanged. It's somehow perfect, that.

Teddy grew over the course of the book. Emailing with Everett helped, as well as having such fantastic friends and a boss who treated her more like a daughter than an employee. But of course, major credit goes to Teddy who embraced her road to change with courage.

Teddy and Everett also met in person without Everett knowing that Teddy was the one he was emailing with. That's why I like that the reveal, when it happened, was fast and not dragged out as in some books. The tension leading up to that was great; I couldn't turn the virtual pages fast enough.

I'd love it too if I have an Everett emailing with me, sending me wise advice and being such a good friend. I may have wised up and not made such a mess of my life if I had him in my life, too. :) I like that in their relationship, they started out as friends and developed from there once they met each other. And did I mention he was wise? Good thing he wised up, too, at the end.

Looking for a feel-good read with wonderful characters and an interesting storyline? Look no further.

This was the feel good, sweet romance I needed today! I loved Kerry Winfrey's earlier books but this one has shot right to the top of my favorites by her now. This story features two utterly original characters: Teddy is a people pleaser who works at an antique toy store and has just broken up with her boyfriend because she was focusing too much on making his life happy instead of her own. She's always admired Everett - a Mr. Roger's style children's television show host who gives great advice to kids and seemingly has his life together. On a whim she sends Everett an email asking for life advice, and the two strike up a virtual friendship. Eventually they meet IRL and feelings grow even stronger but when Everett (a self-admitted workaholic) has plans to move his show to New York, Teddy refuses to once again put her dreams on hold for a man and Everett has to decide what's most important to him. A heartwarming, Hallmark movie esque love story with a great message to follow your own dreams and try things that scare you every day - highly recommend if you need a reason to smile for a few hours! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my advance review copy!

The story of Teddy and Everett is sweet, cute, funny and also incredibly deep. Teddy’s boyfriend breaks up with her instead of proposing like she thought was about to happen. As a result, she is lost and trying to figure out what to do next. Everett hosts a children’s TV show. When Teddy sees how Everett gives great advice on-screen, she decides to email him. The rest is history. 💌
I was sad to see that Teddy had been hurt by so many people in her life and how they had damaged her self-esteem. I could totally relate to some of her questions about finding her passion and her “thing” in life. I really enjoyed experiencing her personal growth and seeing her become a woman who can make good decisions for herself. Everett, although completely confident in his career and his gift, still had moments of wondering what’s missing and I think that’s something we all feel at some point. I loved the friendships and family in this book, for both characters. I grew up watching The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and Mr. Rogers, so I loved Everett’s passion for his career. The pop culture references made me laugh and now I have Taco Bell on my mind. The romance is sweet and Everett is almost too perfect (aka hot Mr. Rogers). I appreciated the quick appearance of Nick and Chloe from Not Like the Movies. This was a fun read! 💕

Thank you to @netgalley and @berkleyromance @berkleypub for the free digital arc. All thoughts expressed are my own.

What I love:
💖 The main characters are totally lovable and relatable! I love Teddy for being real and for being brave enough to step out of her comfort zone. I love Everett for being the perfect book boyfriend and for being such an inspiration to both kids and adults.

💖 I also adore the side characters, especially Eleanor and Kirsten and also Josie, Carlos and Gretel!!! These supporting casts made the story all the more fun and sweet!

💖 The emails between Teddy and Everett —- swoooon! I love their sense of humor and witty banters!

💖 I especially liked Teddy’s character transformation from an insecure girl to an in-control-of-her-life woman, who can accept that things may or may not work out. I was glad that towards the end, she didn’t need to be swayed by other people’s opinions!

💖 The emphasis on NOT always knowing what you want in life is so on point. Not all people are born knowing what they want to do when they grow up. And this doesn’t make them a failure or less of a person.

💖 I love Everett’s show! Even if it is aimed for children, adults can also learn a thing or two from these types of show. Talking about feelings especially by a male host is important — it removes the generalization that males are not in touch with their emotional sides and thereby removing the stigma of being “soft” when boys talk about emotions.

What I didn’t love:
✖️ I’m not fully satisfied with how Sophie and Teddy rekindled their relationship — it was too abrupt. I wanted more family time, especially with their mom.

Overall, this novel is such a feel good story that I wanted to read about Teddy and Everett forever! Sooooo sooooo good!

Teddy Phillips is caught off guard when her boyfriend of six years asks her to move out. So she begins to take a hard look at her life, trying to figure out what she needs to be doing. Right now she's a full time employee at a toy store, but Teddy has no idea what she wants to do. On a whim Teddy decides to email Everett St. James, host of a popular children's television program. He regularly doles out helpful advice to kids, maybe he has words of wisdom for Teddy too.

Everett has always known what he wanted to do with his life. Even when things didn't go precisely according to his plan, he still managed to make his dream come true. Except now he feels like there's something missing, he just can't seem to figure out what it is. Throwing himself even more into his work isn't helping matters. But then he gets an email from a woman looking for advice.

From there Everett and Teddy begin a correspondence. They're able to open themselves up to one another without having to risk vulnerability. But all that changes when they meet.

This is the first book I've read by Kerry Winfrey and I really enjoyed the progression of the story. I believe it would be classified as a romance, and don't get me wrong I love romances, but I enjoyed even more seeing Teddy and Everett's own personal conflicts and figuring those things out on their own not especially influenced by a relationship. Instead the relationship simply enhances their growth.

I think this is especially true for Teddy who goes through a kind of awakening in her life. Realizing that her ex wasn't as great as she thought and their relationship was full of toxicity. Being able to reclaim her life for herself was wonderful to see. I especially loved the interactions between Teddy and her friends whom were previously cast aside so Teddy could focus on her boyfriend. I loved that they were supportive of Teddy and showed a lot of understanding. There were times I was surprised at how self-conscious Teddy was, how much she had kind of closed herself off and instead of really putting herself out there, she put all her focus on her boyfriend. I kept thinking that surely this nearly thirty year old woman should have a bit more confidence in herself, but as the story progresses and you fit the pieces of Teddy's life together you see where she's coming from. I think it makes it all the more sweeter when she works her way out of that cycle of constantly belittling herself.

Everett too has to contend with making changes to his life. For so long he's been dedicated to his work, which he loves, but it keeps him closed off from having any meaningful relationships. Luckily, like Teddy, he has some great friends who stick by him even when he's working too much and forgetting to make time to hangout.

I loved the ease at which Teddy and Everett connect with one another. They're just what the other person needed.

I'm definitely interested to check out Kerry Winfrey's other books it was a perfectly light, escaping read.

It has become apparent to me that I don't only love grumpy heroes. Pigeon-holing my book boyfriends was not a good idea.
Kerry Winfrey has a deft and nimble hand when it comes to rom-coms. I love so much that you can take her novel and instantly picture it as a film.
Teddy is dumped on the night she expects a proposal. Rather than be homeless - or, heaven forbid, move in with her mother - she moves into her friends' glorified closet. Together they hatch a plan to get Teddy's life on track by confronting one fear daily. Among trying to ride a bike and telling her ex, "no", she begins corresponding with Everett, the host of a local kids' show.
Their pen-pal relationship fast tracks them out of the dreaded insta-love trope. I recommend reading if you love the idea of a hot, young Mr. Rogers, a relatable heroine, and a cameo of Chloe and Nick.
Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

When Teddy gets unexpectedly dumped by her longtime boyfriend, she realizes she has never taken the time to figure out what she wants to do in her life. She’s always molded around someone else, instead of making her dreams a priority as well. So, with the help of her friends, she commits to doing one thing that scares her every day. On one particular day, she emails Everett, the host of a beloved children’s show that has been helping her get through each day, in hopes that he’ll have some sage advice for her about finding her life’s purpose. The two end up connecting in a way neither are expecting.

There was a lot I liked about this one. I don’t know how many 30-somethings have their lives figured out, but I am one who does not. So, I definitely connected with Teddy on a lot of the things she was working through. Everett was a super sweet character and I loved how committed he was to teaching children it’s okay (and good!) to feel their feelings.

Teddy and Everett were very cute together, and while I did get some chemistry between them, I wanted more. I didn’t quite understand their deep connection and it didn’t feel authentic to me because I felt like they hadn’t spent enough time together nor getting to know each other.

Everett’s little sister Gretel was such a fun character in the first half and I’m disappointed she seemed to sort of fall out of the story in the second half. I really wanted a Gretel update and am still wondering how it’s going on her memoir-in-progress.

Overall, this one is an easy and breezy read that’d be a good vacation book or when you need a break from the heavier books on your tbr.

I'm going to be that person who rates this 3.5 but rounded up.

You can always rely on Kerry Winfrey's writing to pull you from the edge of a slump. Seriously, her stories are always interesting, entertaining, and so laugh out loud funny that I found myself turning a little red in public with how loud I was.

Teddy reminded me a lot of myself when I was younger. Having been dumped by a guy who never appreciated me or how I helped him, I felt exactly where Teddy was. It was also that period in my life where I wanted to find something for myself and figure out my next step. While my "Teddy Time" list was a little bit different than the main character, I definitely resonated with her lost feelings and wanting to do things I wouldn't normally do.

I also struggled with holding back a lot of who I am in public and with friends. I would always put other people first and put my feelings aside because they weren't as important. Or so that's what I thought. It was lovely to see Teddy go through the same kinds of struggles especially after a pretty heinous breakup that made me lose sight of what really matters

Everett was such an interesting character that I could relate to as well. I'm a bit of a workaholic, so I can relate to him always trying to figure out how to make things perfect. But I will note that this book felt more about Teddy finding herself and helping out Everett than it was Everett figuring out his next steps and helping Teddy out. In fact, I don't think Everett did much to help out Teddy aside from giving her the space to be herself. She took the initiative to try new things, say no to him, and figure herself out.

I absolutely loved that the email theme kept running throughout the story. I was worried it would be one of those elements that would get the story going and then it would fall off by the end. So happy that it was even used in the epilogue and that really helped to keep that theme (and the title of the book) threaded throughout.

I also really liked how Teddy's ex was an antagonist that kept on showing up like some indigestion after eating a giant burrito. It reminded me a bit of Kate Winslet's character in The Holiday and how she tried so hard to push him away, but kept being lured back. It made for an interesting component to the story.

I kind of wish Gretel played a much bigger role in the book. It seemed a bit strange that she was introduced in the beginning of the story, but nothing really came from it other than being a vehicle to connect Everett with Teddy. I wanted more especially when she's a self-proclaimed "old woman" at the age of twelve. I also wish there was more conflict. Granted, I know the struggle to find oneself and overcoming the obstacles of perfection are tough, but I would have personally enjoyed it more if there were some higher stakes.

Overall, this was such a fun and entertaining book to read. It definitely took me out of my slump and perfect for those hot summer days when you don't want to get too involved in a story.

I received a copy of Very Sincerely Yours from Berkley for free. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.

This book is great for anyone but especially those who are older and feel like they still haven’t figured out what they want out of life. In this wonderful You’ve Got Mail and younger Mr. Rogers mashup comes the lighthearted rom-com including Teddy and Everett. Although a little slow paced at the beginning, it was so enjoyable and an easy read.

I swear I’ve compared this author’s voice to Nora Ephron in the past but Very Sincerely Yours definitely feels like a rom-com similar to You’ve Got Mail or While You Were Sleeping. Winfrey’s characters are always every women. As a reader I can identify with pieces of Teddy and as she goes on her journey I hold her close as if she were me. When she and Everett become email pen-pals their dialog is witty, fun, funny, and sweet. They are both quirky characters and really it’s no surprise that they fit each other. (Yes, yes, I know this is not a true story but I am INVESTED!)

First let’s talk about Teddy. Clueless in life, yes. However, she is not dumb. She’s surprisingly witty and smart. I think she actually surprises herself too. At first she see’s herself through her ex’s eyes, then her friends, and with Everett’s help she finally see’s herself through her own eyes and she likes what she sees. Her “Do 1 Thing You Hate” every day challenge helps her find an identity and not surprisingly that identity is full of color.

Everett is probably that boy in school that you all give the side eye too. From the age of four he knew he wanted to be a puppeteer and that he wanted his own show. His whole life was focused on those things and unsurprisingly he achieved them. Being an older brother to a sister much, much younger than he, he loved how kids thought and spoke and he learned how to speak to them in return. Not surprisingly that voice also speaks to adults like Teddy who were fans of his show. (Hello, adult mom fan club!) When Teddy writes to him he gets a kick out of her and writes back and they find each other’s voices to be fascinating. Unsurprisingly since this is a romance, they find their physical selves fascinating in real life too.

This is a feel good, laugh out loud, teary-eyed romance novel. I love quirky characters and these two hit a chord with me. Admittedly quirkiness may not be loved by all, but Very Sincerely Yours put a smile on my face. My husband even commented on how I was smiling while reading. I shook with laughter too. Teddy was my favorite because her journey was a bit harder but I was secure in knowing that at the end of that journey was the wonderful Everett and so I was patient, not reading ahead as I can do when I’m impatient. I read at the speed that this author intended me to read, not wanting to miss a word because in these words were great lessons but also great heart. In this reviewers humble opinion this is Kerry Winfrey’s best novel yet.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I received this novel through NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review and it was honest.