Mad About You-

Unfortunately, I could not finish this book. I really tried to push through, and read to chapter 13. The story seemed to drag and was very slow for me.

Early in the book, when Harriet broke up with Jonathon, his reaction threw me. He kept saying things in such a childish way that didn’t match the situation. For example-“oh fucking hell, I’ve made a pig’s ear of this”. I also felt there was a lot of unnecessary information included.

From what I read, the story seemed very long and slow. I apologize for not being able to finish. I just could not get into it.

This is edgiest, most angsty, triggering, intense Mhairi McFarlene book I’ve ever had! The smart writing, the genuine, real and connectable characters made me drawn into this thought provoking story with powerful messages!

The gaslighting, psychological abuse, grief, cheating, power of friendship blended into Harriet’s heart wrenching story so well! I would normally have hesitations when a book’s blurb misinformed you! This book’s plot made us think this is entertaining enemies to lovers story but this is absolutely not! Yes, there is tension, sexual chemistry, smart banters, witty dialogues but this book is more than that! Hattie is my kind of heroine I want to invite my house to have long chats sharing bottles of Chardonnay and late night homemade cookies ( ha ha homemade means husband made, nobody dare to consider me as a cook) , giving long hugs, telling she’s amazing, she’s strong, she’s bold enough to confront with the bullies, giving them the lesson they have to learn! I call her Hattie because the author made me feel so close to her with her magical creative mind who gives birth to unforgettable characters!

I was so ready to give five stars to this book because of its meaningful, provocative, bold approach to sensitive subjects even though lack of romance and extra drama in heroine’s life made me so agitated!

But… I loved Cal from the beginning. He was lovely hero and I truly wished to read Harriet and his slow burn romance during those whirlwind, intense incidents Harriet has to deal with but their love story seemed like an insta love : a quick hookup that seemed mandatory.

Well, I still enjoyed this book! Ms. McFarlane’s smart descriptions to make us see through the characters’ soul and her method to write true heartbreaking angsty stories made me love this book. It’s not my all time favorite work of hers but it is still a MUST READ!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.