Loveable: A Memoir—One Woman’s Path from Good to Free by Amber Rae is a compelling and honest exploration of self-discovery and breaking free from societal expectations. Rae's storytelling is raw and intimate, capturing the emotional turbulence of confronting one's truths. While I appreciated the vulnerability and courage she displays, at times I felt the narrative could have delved deeper into her internal struggles and healing process. Nevertheless, it’s a powerful reminder that true freedom comes from embracing our authentic selves, and it will resonate with anyone grappling with similar decisions about love and loyalty. A heartfelt read that encourages self-love and honesty.

I devoured this book. Amber Rae has a killer hook here, but what really drew me in was the real work she needed to do on herself after she met her soulmate and now husband, John. I don't think I have ever done more Kindle highlights than I did for this book--which just shows that even though Amber Rae's story is outstanding in its audacity and bravery, it is also highly relatable and universal. Bravo, Amber! This book is brave and important and is going to help so many women feel seen.

This was a very interesting story, and one that, in many ways, a lot of women can relate to.

I appreciated the honesty, the vulnerability, and the unfiltered tells. I always believe you not only have to be brave to share your personal story with the world, but also honest and unapologetic, and strong enough to take the criticism.

I think the author was all those things, and what I enjoyed the most was at the beginning of the book when she decided, despite everything, to give herself a chance of real love, and to do it afraid.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this honest, raw memoir by Amber Rae. Go into this with an open mind as some of the subject matters are looked down upon by society. It shows the flaws of being human and how life is not linear. I'm rooting for Amber and John and their new son!

This was a compulsively readable story. I found myself absorbed in Rae's journey. Her ability to offer vulnerability and contradict lifelong expectations was refreshing. I'm sure it wasn't an easy story to write as it required sharing painful relationships and histories. But what a love story. I hope it continues. Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review.

I really enjoyed Lovable. Amber Rae gives us a raw, unflinching look into her life as she chooses to live honestly and authentically, the tough choices and their consequences she faces along the way. I found myself nodding as I read, so much of this memoir resonated with certain experiences I’ve had. Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lovable by Amber Rae felt like she was literally talking to me!
Woah! This book shook me! I honestly didn’t know I needed to read Amber’s story until I read it and devoured it!
The way she wrote this memoir is so relatable.
Loveable is one of those books that makes you feel seen. It's raw, honest, and deeply relatable for anyone.
Amber shares her journey with love and vulnerability.
Her writing doesn’t sugarcoat the struggle—but it also celebrates the beauty of understanding yourself for the first time. This book isn’t just a memoir—it’s a lifeline.

Thank You NetGalley and St. Martin's Essentials for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

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This book is the literary equivalent of that friend who texts you “I’m fine” but has clearly just set fire to her entire life and is now live-streaming the ashes. Amber Rae takes us on a deeply personal, occasionally empowering, and often exasperating journey through what can only be described as a very tastefully-lit emotional breakdown. In Mexico. With cocktails. And yoga. And just a smidge of infidelity.

She spends years trying to be the Good Wife—smiling through the marital equivalent of a beige cardigan—and then suddenly life’s like, “Surprise! Here’s the man you actually vibe with. Also, here’s a full existential crisis—enjoy!” And thus begins her personal revolution.

Let me clarify: this book is not about leaving her husband for another man. It’s about leaving her husband for herself, with the small, barely-mentioned benefit of also getting a new, hotter man along the way. Totally unrelated. Pure coincidence. No connection whatsoever.

There’s plenty to admire in Amber’s raw honesty and her decision to prioritize herself (get it, girl), but also—wow—we are deep in the feelings pool, and there’s no lifeguard. 

The prose is raw, vulnerable, and occasionally so introspective it borders on a spiritual TED Talk narrated by your friend who’s recently discovered astrology, therapy, and oat milk lattes. It’s full of empowerment buzzwords and those dramatic pauses that scream “I’ve discovered my worth and it’s gluten-free.”

Still, it’s not all inner-child soul excavations and Instagrammable self-discoveries. There are genuinely moving reflections about identity, people-pleasing, and the heavy cost of “being good.” And if you’re the kind of person who highlights quotes like “I lost myself in the act of trying to be lovable,” then congratulations—you’ve just found your book club’s next pick and your next caption.

Would I recommend it? Sure. Just maybe don’t give it to your spouse.

Wow!!! I could relate to this book and felt/feel the same way as she describes (how does she do that?). It really hit home and resonated with me on a profound level. Rae lays it all out there. She is transparent and raw, yet inspirational. I gained 'a lot' from this book and feel better equipped in many ways, such as how to deal with situations, boundaries, and my emotions, not to mention some close relationships. I feel stronger about "being strong" and not guilty ending toxic relationships without taking on any of the guilt I have in the past. The ending made me tear up with happy tears. I highly recommend this book.

This book resonated with me in a lot of ways. I enjoyed reading it and hearing the author's story. I'm glad I read it.

I should start by saying that I had no idea what this book was about when I signed up to read it through NetGalley. It was an opportunity to read an advanced copy of a book with an alluring title so I jumped in with both feet. I should have done some research. I assumed this was a novel. It is not. It is advertised as a memoir, but seemed more of a self-help book to me. Sadly, self-help is not my favorite genre.

After the first few chapters, I jumped around reading here and there. In total, I read about 50%-60%. The author’s personal experiences correlates with the message of the importance of loving yourself. Somewhat interesting but not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for this opportunity. I intend to pay closer attention to a books synopsis in the future.. ⭐️⭐️
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✨ "Stop being good, and start being free." ✨

This book cracked something open in me. LOVEABLE isn’t just Amber Rae’s story—it’s a mirror. A raw, honest, and incredibly eye-opening reflection on what it means to honor your truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

As I turned each page, I found myself thinking about my own life—my upbringing, the ways I was taught to be “good,” and the silent moments in my marriage when I didn’t fully acknowledge my own needs or feelings. Amber’s vulnerability gave me permission to reflect on my own. 💭

This isn’t about choosing someone else. It’s about finally choosing yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re going through the motions, smiling through the ache, or wondering if there’s more to life than the roles we’re told to play—please read this book. It will stir something deep in you.

🩷 Highly recommend to anyone craving truth, freedom, and self-love.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Such a beautiful memoir that I could relate strongly to as a woman. I loved the honest look at how our past shapes our present and our future if we let it, especially based on our own insecurities. This book gave us stunning look at how your insecurities can destroy your relationships if you let them, and not just with other people but also with yourself. I really appreciated the author’s honesty with her own situation, and so many parts were so relatable that it gave me a huge comfort inside. Many feelings that a woman feels are actually normal and common, but the key is to work on them and then work through them. When she shared her work in therapy, it gave great examples for other women on how they can come to terms with certain things in their own lives.

Years ago, I read Amber Rae’s book Choose Wonder Over Worry and it deeply resonated with me. As someone who loves a memoir + knew that I enjoyed her writing previously, I was really looking forward to reading Loveable.

In this memoir, Amber Rae shares her candid, raw, heartfelt thoughts about leaving her marriage, finding her soulmate, and working through some deep rooted patterns & beliefs. In short, intimate chapters she shares her truth, and her journey to realizing that being honest was going to set her free - and it wasn’t about being “good”. This book is a beautiful reflection of Amber’s deep work with many gems that will stick with me.

“You heal in all directions”

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this phenomenal and life opening experience this book had for me.
I think I can safely say that I (along with so many others) have had to have experienced at least one of the deeply personal thoughts or events Amber Rae shares in Lovable. This memoir is beautifully and eloquently pieced together. The way Amber weaves between childhood and her present-day experiences is not only seamless, but incredibly powerful. The parallels she draws between her early life and the threads of generational trauma hit so close to home—and she expresses them with such grace and vulnerability.

As I turned the pages, I found myself crying, laughing, and quite literally kicking my feet in reaction to the rawness and truth in her story. It felt like sitting down with a friend who just gets it, I actually told my friend this is a book she would enjoy. I truly wish more people would write memoirs like this…there are so many out there walking around with a story worth sharing, and Amber shows how freeing and transformative it can be to finally tell it.

This is a book I’ll be recommending to everyone. I already know I’ll be picking up a physical copy in August to keep close and revisit often. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled with your past, or tried to break free from inherited pain, this one is for you.

The story, here, is interesting as is the personal growth and development. She has a strong writing style, refreshingly punchy and fast paced for a personal, self-help style narrative.

But there is a specific language to therapy. It can be be expressive and inclusive to those who speak it but can ostracize those who don't. Sometimes, this makes the dialogue an insights seem to pander to that crowd and be a little dismissive of those who do not speak it's mantras.

But still, a heartfelt, fairly unique story that is sure to resonate with many.

I loved reading about Ambers journey and found this book to be easy to read and super digestible and made me reflect on my own life which is the best when writers can do that!!! Thanks for sharing this honest and heartfelt story.

I was originally intrigued by this title because I was so curious as to how she would justify leaving her husband for another man. However, once I dove in, I was pleasantly surprised that this was not a story of unfaithfulness at all, but one of coming back to herself and freeing herself from the expectation of being "good."

This book was therapeutic for her, but it felt like free therapy for me, too! While awful, it was interesting to see 35 year old Amber reflect on moments from her childhood that led her to her reactions today. She created such a strong connection there and it was quite beautiful to see how she has reshaped these moments today!

Definitely rooting for her and John - great book overall and a quick read!

Wow…just wow! Talk about about a book that I didn’t know I needed to read. This book is so beautifully written and “hit home” more than I’d honestly like to admit. I was hanging on to every chapter like she was speaking right into my soul.

Cool story.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.