Enough mystery to keep you guessing and a shit ton of crazy to keep you interested.

When I started this I thought it was more of a You gender swap but I was wrong…

I know the friendship between Jane and Zoe is based on lies but was nice seeing their friendship. And I always love women supporting women!

I was really hoping to give this one at least a 4 but it just didn’t quite get there for me. I loved all the lies and secrets that were abundant throughout the book. I could not figure out who was telling the truth. But once things started to be revealed it just seemed a little too weak of a plot to be the answer.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc!

So Happy Together
This book had a good start but it really was quite confusing and it moved strangely too slow and too fast at the same time.
Jane believes she’s found the love of her life. Colin does not. After he ends it with her, Jane basically starts to stalk him and eventually his new girlfriend, Zoe. When Jane and Zoe’s paths cross, they begin an unlikely friendship. Zoe believes Jane is just an old college friend of Colin’s and she has nothing to worry about. When in fact it’s always Jane’s main objective to get Colin back. But then Jane discovers some disturbing things about Colin.
The book goes back and forth between Jane and Zoe with Colin and your left to try to figure out who’s really the bad guy. Unfortunately, for me it was hard to get into and follow.

After six dates, Colin breaks it off with Jane, but she’s completely unhinged and thinks he’s actually obsessed with her. Jane ends up discovering some unsolved secrets about his past and it’s all twists and turns from there. The ending wasn’t what I anticipated, which is always a plus. Giving this 3.5 and rounding up. This comes out in June and I got this as an ARC on NetGalley. Also, ignore the cover. It doesn’t match the story at all.

So Happy Together was a cute read and one that was ultra enjoyable, but I don't know how memorable this will be in the long run.

I really wanted to love this more. I really enjoyed the character development and the introductions of each character and trying to figure out where the story was going. The main character is flawed and frustrating, but I was invested in her story and how it played out. However, I did predict the ending and it was not so much of a twisty thriller that I was hoping for. Didn't love it but didn't hate it either. I would definitely read other works by this author. Thanks to St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the eARC!

This book had a wild ending… wow! There was a love triangle going on throughout the book and the characters lives are very intwined with each other. The setting was perfect and this was a very well written thriller!

Olivia Worley's So Happy Together is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully explores the depths of obsession and the facades people maintain. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, the story follows Jane, a 24-year-old aspiring playwright who becomes fixated on rekindling a brief relationship with Colin, a software engineer. When Colin moves on with Zoe, an emerging Brooklyn artist, Jane's determination spirals into a dangerous game of manipulation and deceit.​
Worley's portrayal of Jane is both unsettling and compelling. As an unreliable narrator, Jane's descent into obsession is depicted with chilling clarity, making readers question the boundaries between love and delusion. The narrative's tension is palpable, with unexpected twists that keep the pages turning. While some plot developments stretch believability, the story's pace and psychological depth compensate for these moments.​
The novel's strength lies in its character development and the intricate web of lies that ensnare the trio. Worley's writing is sharp, capturing the nuances of modern relationships and the darker aspects of human desire. Fans of thrillers that delve into the complexities of the human psyche will find this book hard to put down.
In conclusion, So Happy Together is a dark, twisty tale that offers a fresh perspective on obsession and the lengths one will go for love. It's a must-read for those who enjoy psychological thrillers with morally complex characters.

4.5 stars

“Because we understand what makes life and death so beautiful: they can both be under our control, if we’re brave enough to take it.”

So Happy Together is the story of Jane, the girl who falls too hard too fast. When the guy she’s seeing abruptly ends things, Jane thinks it’s just a blip, and she’s going to prove to him how perfect they are together. The only problem is that he’s now dating Zoe, and calling her his girlfriend.

Many, many cringeworthy moments follow, at every turn Jane is making choices that are on a razor’s edge of working out or turning her life into a catastrophe. The amount of time I spent cringing and reading in a frenzy to see it resolve was probably bad for my heart - but it was amazing for my soul.

I absolutely loved this book. I devoured it in a day, only stopping to sleep and work (sigh). It was so compelling and so well written, I just couldn’t stop. “One more page” turned into “one more chapter” turned into “I’m not making dinner, I have to finish this book.”

The twists are so well placed I felt like I was on a roller coaster for the last third of Worley’s story, and it was worth every single minute. I’ll be emphatically recommending this book to everyone I know, and will definitely be reading more by this author. Perhaps a sequel?

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book prior to its release.

Thank you to Netgalley, MacMillan Publishing, and Olivia Worley for this e-ARC.

So Happy Together is a book about obsession, and the fine lines between love and control.

In New York City, we have Jane, a playwright who becomes fixated on her ex-boyfriend Colin, a guy she dated for only a couple of weeks. When he ends their short lived relationship and begins seeing Zoe, Jane's obsession gets even more intense.

She befriends Zoe in the hopes that her mere presence will be enough to win Colin back and prove they are meant to be together.

As the story goes on, we learn a lot about Jane and her upbringing, and potentially why she is so obsessive.

Throughout the story, Jane is unsure of who she can really trust. Is Colin lying, or is Zoe? Is one of them an abusive, controlling murderer, or a jealous, obsessive friend? Or is Jane the one we should be worried about?

This was definitely an edge of your seat book. I raced through every page and couldn't wait to see who was the real culprit.

At the beginning, I thought this book was compelling, but a little bit standard. Then, it became anything but. It's rare that a book really makes you question everything any character says, leaving you with no one to trust and with the only choice to be to enjoy the ride. That's what this book does. By the end, I was rooting for things to happen I knew were wrong, and as confused as anyone what was right. A great page turner, and thriller. Fans of You will rejoice.

Jane and Colin are in love, he just can't admit it to himself. Even if he's done something bad, Jane knows him, and knows they're right for each other. But what did he do? And did he do it at all? As Jane befriends his new girlfriend Zoe and immerses herself in his life, no one can know who is predator and who is prey.

thank u netgalley for the arc! i love a toxic female friendship, but it took 25% of the book to get anywhere besides whining. i did enjoy it but by the end of the complaining and waiting for the other shoe to drop i ended up skimming the majority of the end. i had fun though!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this upcoming book. It definitely sucked me in and kept me turning the pages throughout. The ending wasn't my favorite and it wasn't wrapped up enough to my liking but overall it was an interesting read. It's more of a low 4 or 3.5 due to the end of it. I'd still look to read more from this author in the future.

Wow!!! Speechless! First off thank you for the opportunity in reading an ARC! Absolutely LOVED this! I couldn’t put this down and gave up sleep to finish this within 24 hours. 5/5 RECOMMEND

3.5 stars. I liked the idea of this a lot, and enjoyed reading it. Some parts just felt a little rushed, but overall very entertaining!

I had a very different idea of what this book would be going into it and I was pleasantly surprised. The story was very well written and being inside Jane's mind through the whole process was fascinating and frustrating! You can easily see how she fixates on something and then can take the wildest concept or truth and twist it to fit what she wants it to be. I couldn't get enough of it.

There were so many times I wanted to reach in the book and just shake her and tell her to move on. This book would make an excellent thriller movie!

It was a wonderful and exciting read!

I really liked this dark, kinda romantic, super creepy thriller by Olivia Worley. The first half of the book definitely reminded me of You by Caroline Kepnes. Our main character Jane is convinced that Colin is the love of her life... even though he broke up with her weeks ago and is dating a new woman. Jane stalks Colin's favorite bar until she "happens" to run into him with his girlfriend Zoe, and then inserts herself back into Colin's life, much to Zoe's delight. (Jane and Zoe share a love of Ophelia.) Is Jane totally delusional or is Colin secretly pining for her just a little bit? When Jane realizes Colin may have a dark past, she's more convinced than ever that they are meant-to-be... because Jane has some dark secrets as well. She just needs to figure out how to get Zoe out of the way -- unless Colin gets rid of her first. And then the twists begin.

Without giving anything away, I found the second half super satisfying, if not a little improbable. I really enjoyed the makeover movie montage, Thelma & Louise, dark academia/theatre vibes.

This book was cute and kept me invested. I loved the obsession aspect and was very surprised at how things played out. This was an easy binge for me!! Thanks so much for the gifted copy!

So Happy Together is a fictional mystery thriller book. I believe it had potential to be a great 5 star read, it just lacked in certain areas. I feel like the characters in the story were weird and the story was all over the place. It revolves around a girl named Jane, who starts becoming obsessed over a guy named Colin. Personally, I feel like Colin’s character lacked depth in the story. The location is set in New York City. Jane and Colin go on dates, then he breaks up with her. However, Jane will stop at nothing to get him back!

This book does come with twists and I did find this book to be engaging! Be sure to read the content warnings before reading this book. Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I found it to be a reasonable read.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Olivia Worley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This book is set to be published on June 3, 2025!

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for providing the copy of So Happy Together by Olivia Worley. I love Worley’s books because they are interesting, easy reads. The story was fascinating, and kept me furiously turning the pages. The characters were odd. Jane was delusional, and while her crush on Colin was believable, her insistence that he secretly loved her wasn’t. She acted like a teen, not a 25-year-old, so it was hard to relate to her. Zoe was a whirlwind and Jane's new best friend which didn’t feel realistic either. I figured out what was going on, but it didn’t lessen my enjoyment of this fun book. 4 stars