I requested the book Here for it the good the bad and the queso because I red the authors first book and because I follow them on Facebook. I think they are amazing women who make other women feel loved and understood. This book demonstrates that same thing. Writen in the pages of this book is a journey of understanding yourself better and how your relationships with your friends shape who you are. This book will help you navigate the feelings you have surrounding some of the most important connections you have in your life. FRIENDS! Relationships can be hard. The author shares personal and authentic stories. Some are funny and some are heartbreaking. You feel the raw honesty as the author shares ways to deepen bonds of relationships and also how to let go of past hurts and self doubts that may be hindering you from growing in surface level friendships. This book is beautifully written and so inspiring. This book will call you to be vulnerable at times. Show yourself grace as you go through this book. Take your time as you read it. Become aware of things that you feel need changing in areas of your life. Be open and honest with yourself allowing yourself to process feelings you didn't know you had. This book should be read and experienced. Thank you netgalley for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

OMgouda this book was great! Jess and Amy (& their queso recipe) really go beyond just the surface level and dive deep into the different layers and eras of friendship. It’s so relatable and easy to read, I absolutely devoured it. To anyone who’s experienced a friend breakup before (heartbreaking!!), this should be recommended reading.

Such a refreshing book to know that I am not alone in friendship struggles. I love how Amy and Jess use humor but also real talk to get you through these troubles. I loved the part about how sometimes friendships are just for a season and there is nothing wrong with that.

Women friendships can be complicated any time in life. The authors of Here For It (the Good, the Bad, and the Queso) have written their second book on friendship and that we all share the same good and bad they bring.
The authors are honest about their own friendships and how they have been blessings but can also be hurtful. They share the simple steps of how to go deeper in a friendship to when you may need to apologize. Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston do a good job of making the reader feel like she is their friend and experiences she may have had in friendship are normal.
All readers will enjoy the writing style of this book and the personal stories they share. All readers will come away from this book with advice on making a friendship better, regardless if they have many or want to make one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley.

I love these ladies. I have been following them on social media and read their first book. There aren’t enough discussions around the reality, complexity, and necessity of female friendship. These 2 do a great job breaking it down while boosting the readers confidence up.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. It didn't disappoint! Must read!!

HERE FOR IT (THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE QUESO) by Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston is the warm hug and chair at the kitchen table with lively, smart, really fun friends I have never met in real life, but who have shared an incredible queso recipe with and who speak right to my heart about friendships, both beginnings, endings, and the marvelous middles. I loved every moment with them, felt like I was listening to my best friends on a night when we're alone with the queso, the realities of our lives, and the chips are flying -- such great ideas and so engaging. A rousing wonderful read I cannot wait top share with my real friends, the ones close and the ones miles away. A standing ovation for an essential, life-affirming and really fun read. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

Such a great book and a fun read! It was so comforting to realize, it’s not just me; other people have these same thoughts and emotions! Adult friendships are hard and if you have ever experienced a friend breakup or struggles, you must read this. Amy & Jess share their good and bad, sometimes ugly or funny personal experiences and offer practical steps to improve your friendships.

I was so excited for this book after reading I'll Be There a few years ago. As an awkward 30-something where friendships have been difficult, I've treasured the wisdom and tips from Amy and Jess. Highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with, yet desires, deeper friendships.

I’m a momma of four and this book hit home for me! Friendships have come and gone and are great and are awful. It’s been HARD! And I felt like it was just me- busy with kids. But this book gave all of the reassurance of friendships as moms and later in life when life is busy and opinions matter and trying to surround yourself with like minded friends are in the thinking. Highly suggest this book!

This was a short and to-the-point book about many aspects of (female) friendship, and I definitely think there were some good tidbits. There were a few too many queso references (I know it's in the title, but it just felt a bit overkill) and it seemed like a lot of it was straight-forward and surface level as far as the how-to, but overall I liked it!

This was a good book. It had some great life lessons and tips on friendship and life. It was a really good book and had some interesting parts too.

Here For It (The Good, The Bad and The Queso) is a good book about adult friendships. Jess and Amy tell lots of relatable stories about their hits and misses with friendships. They include tips on how to strengthen current friendships, start new ones and how to know it it’s time to let a friendship go. I laughed and cringed in the appropriate places. Overall this is a good book but did feel like some places were a bit too drawn out and dragged the point.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion.

A sweet and funny book about adult friendships! The authors are relatable and don’t hide their flaws. Some of the humor felt forced, trying too hard to be funny, but overall I appreciated their candor and practical advice.

One of my favorite facebook influencers and now authors. This book held my heart. As someone in their late thirties it is so hard to find friendships.... to meet people in the trenches. This is exactly that. There is no fluff to it and it fills your heart. I'm here for it.

From the moment I saw the title of this book, I knew I was going to love it. Because this is me! This is my friendships. In my maid of honor speech at my best friend’s wedding I even referenced our M&M nights- Margaritas and Mexican Food. It’s always our default mode when we need some time together, we call emergency M&M nights. That’s how I knew ‘Here for It (The Good, the Bad, and the Queso)’ was going to be a hit!

Let’s break this review down into a few items of business, shall we?

Who is this for?
Anyone! While I would say this is more directed for women in the thick of being the family Uber driver and asking questions like can my kids survive on a third night in a row of frozen chicken nuggets, it has various sections that can meet you where you are at in your friendship journey. I especially thought Part 1- Recipes for Working on Yourself and Showing Up, held a lot of valuable information for my younger self. Don’t be afraid to share this with the teenager or college student in your life.

General Comments
The layout of this book was great! Broken down into two parts, with multiple supporting chapters. Each chapter includes relatable stories from the authors followed with ‘the good’, ‘the bad’, and ‘the takeaway’ on how to apply or reflect on each teaching. Really though, this felt like grabbing an iced coffee at a favorite local café with my new friends Amy and Jess. I mean- you know you're friends when you talk about chin hairs, right?

Of course, some parts of the book resonated more with me, than others. But that’s understandable, we all have different experiences, and are in different places in our lives.

While this is clearly focused on building quality friendships, I think there is a lot of practical advice for ANY relationship in your life.

Personal Favorite Chapters
Chapter 7: I Would Rather Eat Soggy Cheetos Than Admit I’m Wrong (A Recipe for Humility)
Chapter 13: Well, That Went Over My Head (A Recipe for Speaking Someone Else’s Love Language) – This one was good, y’all!
Chapter 19: We Share a Fence, But I Don’t Even Know Your Name (A Recipe for Knowing Your Neighbors)
Chapter 20: Well, You Just Honked at Me, So Now I’m Going to Sit at This Stoplight for All Eternity (A Recipe for Handling Confrontation)
Chapter 21: How to Walk Through Pain With Your Friends (A Recipe for Loving Well, Even If You Feel Unqualified)

Favorite Quotes
“But sometimes the most beautiful things slip through our fingers. It doesn’t mean they didn’t matter. It doesn’t mean they weren’t important. Sometimes it’s the opposite.”

“Remind yourself that one person in your corner is enough- it’s actually more than enough. Sometimes I think we get so focused on who we don’t have that we forget to treasure who we do.”

“Trying to control somebody else is like running a race with no finish line. It’s going to leave you exhausted and anxious.”

“I think we lose out on so much connection when we try to fit people in a box they were never meant to go into in the first place. We are different. We’re supposed to be different. It is so very easy to see the world through our own limited view and criticize people who do things differently.”

“Every good and lasting friendship requires intentionality, whether they live next door or on another planet. --- It means you care enough to focus on them and, like a plant you really want to survive, you water them and tend to them regularly.”

“The most important thing you can do is be there. That’s it. Just be there. I believe (and I could be wrong) that when we choose to be present in those moments, God uses us as a conduit of his love and presence, his nearness. Our shoulder against their shoulder becomes his shoulder against their shoulder. Our hand on their hand becomes his. We’re a space-holder, a vessel of comfort, a present reminder of peace.”

Final Thoughts
Buy this book. Then take your sweatpant wearing, messy hair self over to your friends house and just be.
Maybe grab some queso and margs on your way for good measure.
It’s all nourishment for the soul.

This book goes beyond the surface level of friendships and delves into the intricacies of strengthening and deepening these relationships. While it may require you to take a closer look at yourself and the people in your life, this introspective journey is ultimately a positive one. The process of improvement can be intimidating, but it can also be immensely rewarding, and this book serves as a catalyst for personal growth.

What sets this book apart is its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. It has the power to make you laugh with its humorous anecdotes, cry with its poignant stories, and stir up a mix of other feelings along the way. It offers a raw and authentic portrayal of the complexities that come with interpersonal connections, leaving no stone unturned. By the end, you will likely be left with a newfound understanding of your relationships and a renewed motivation to work towards bettering them.

If you are open to experiencing a range of emotions, seeking an introspective reminder, and yearning for a deeper understanding of your relationships, then this book is a must-read. It offers a captivating journey that will push you out of your comfort zone and encourage growth in your connections with those around you.

I follow the Sister I am With you Facebook page, so I thought this would be a fun book on friendship. This was a GREAT book on friendship. It was relatable and funny. It had great tips and stories that resonated with me. I want to be friends with Amy and Jess. AND it had a queso recipe!!

I'll be recommending this to all my friends!

These two ladies have written another great book about friends, This book will have you captivated from the beginning. Each of these ladies are raw and real when sharing about their live experiences. A really good read.

"Here For It" feels like you are sitting down with a good friend over a beverage. It is warm and uplifting while delving into more complex friendship dynamics. The authors give great advice on navigating friendships and relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the ARC.