It's not the book it's me...maybe I don't know but I just couldn't relate or like the MFC. I started it and was excited to see her growth but more than 50% in and it was the same thing over and over. I just didn't get it.

BUT just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean its a bad book. The writing is well done and the overall idea is great, just I didn't resonate with it.

The beginning is. little slow and the FMC is a little unlikable initially. However, please stick with it, Once you get going it is so worth it. It is emotional and layered. You will feel things and be uplifted. Thank you for the opportunity to read this arc.

I really enjoyed this book. At first I didn't like Lorena but,as I kept reading I started to understand her more and felt myself relating to her in some ways. I really liked Ben, I thought he was adorable. The ending turned out really good. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

With a slow beginning, Everything is Probably Find introduces Lorna, a very difficult character, so difficult that her office sends her to a new-age therapy retreat. But as we see Lorna gradually respond to the therapy, she grows and seeks forgiveness from those she has harmed or those who have harmed her. As she gets to know her neighbors, especially 8-year-old Bean, she learns some valuable lessons about herself and learns to look forward rather than to the difficulties in her past. Her emotional journey and the changes she makes to her attitude are believably portrayed and you end up cheering her on! I wasn't sure what to expect after reading the blurb about this novel, but it ended up being so much better than I could have imagined. A worthwhile read!

Initially, I didn't really care for this book, but as I read, I enjoyed it! Our main character reminds me of Eleanor Oliphant in some ways. Lorna is so, so angry, and to see her healing over the course of the book, is truly wonderful. I loved Bean and Aggie! They brought so much to Lorna's life when she least expected it. At times, I laughed aloud while reading, and then when Lorna really revealed to herself why she was so very angry with her father and sister, it was heartbreaking. But, necessary to her story completion. Highly recommend! Packs more of a punch than you expect.

Lorna Lott has survived a lot in her life but she lives for her work. However she feels stabbed in the back when work tells her she is enrolling in a 30 day wellness program and a leave of absence. Lorna is forced to look at herself and think about what is causing all of her built up anger and where in the world are all these tears coming from. Another fantastic book from Julia London!

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Lorna Lott has an anger problem. This, tied with her inability to read people well, has landed her in a month-long sabbatical at a outpatient wellness facility as a requirement to keep her job in software sales. As she reluctantly participates in the activities, she befriends a neighbor boy who helps change her outlook on her past and make meaning of her sabbatical. This is a story of forgiving yourself and others, as well as finding chosen family.

4.5 stars rounded to 4 . What a great read. Thank you @netgalley for an eARC copy. A book about forgiveness, self-reflection, emotional healing and overcoming family trauma. There are some times where the main character was just a little too much for me and a bit annoying in some of the ways she has not reached out to learn forgiveness before now,


Releases August 12th!

A Healing Journey
We begin with Lorna, a thoroughly unlikable character who is broken and damage. But in typical Julia London fashion, she peels back Lorna’s layers one at a time and eventually we start rooting for her. This story was so good it gave me a book hangover for days. Highly recommended.

Elements I enjoyed:
• The depiction of real-life characters and the complexity of their relationships.
• My favorite character was Seth’s son Bean. We should all be blessed with a Bean in our lives.
• Without giving anything away, I love that Lorna finally embraced her weirdness, and finally got her “found” family.

Elements that were uncomfortable for me:
• Although trigger warnings are provided, it was still a tough subject for me. I think anyone who has ever loved someone with an addiction can identify with the anger and regret Lorna felt in this story.

The novel centers on a protagonist grappling with the delightful chaos of modern existence, from career mishaps to romantic entanglements. London's signature humor shines through, providing laugh-out-loud moments alongside genuinely touching insights into self-acceptance and finding happiness amidst imperfection. The characters are refreshingly real, making their struggles and triumphs feel authentic and engaging. This book is a charming escape, offering a lighthearted yet resonant message that even when things seem uncertain, everything truly might be fine. A perfect read for those seeking a dose of optimism and fun.

This book was not what I was expecting, but was one of those quiet but powerful reads that sneaks up on you. It follows Lorna’s deeply personal journey of trauma, healing, and growth.

Lorna’s story pulled me in right away. Lorna struggled with vulnerability and found it difficult to connect with others. After an incident at work, she is forced to take some time off and to attend a wellness program, where we watch her slowly unpack her sister’s addiction, abandonment issues, and emotional trauma. This was both heartbreaking and hopeful. I especially appreciated how the story tackled the ripple effects of addiction on a family with such honesty and compassion.

By far my favorite part of this story is the character Bean, the eight year old buy who live across the way from Lorna. Bean is sweet, sincere, funny, and full of unexpected wisdom. The entire cast of neighbors and side characters added such warmth and charm. With her new “found” family, Lorna is finally able to confront and move on from her past.

By the end, I was bawling my eyes out, both for the heartbreak and healing of Lorna’s journey. This one will definitely be with me for a while.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for an advanced copy of this book.

This book was a fun and quick read. Even though we're dealing with serious topics such as grief, acceptance, drug addiction, cancer, dysfunctiional family dynamics, it is inspiring and uplifting.

Our 43 year old protagonist, Lorna, is indeed endearing and very unlikely as a protagonist. She is crazed with job ambition and hasn't ever let anyone get close to her. Her mother passed away from cancer several years ago, her sister is a drug addict, and she is estranged from her father and step mother. Work is her life. The story begins as her boss calls her in and tells her she is being sent to a wellness program for a month to address her behavior towards co-workers.

I really liked the setting of Austin and the mention of streets, landmarks, and parts of the city. My favorite part of the story though had to be the character of 8 year old Bean, the delightful and quirky neighbor boy who aids in Lorna's facing and overcoming her grief.

If you're looking for an engaging and cleverly crafted read, be on the lookout for this new one by Julie London when it hits shelves August 12. Thank you, NetGalley and Harper Muse, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one. Lorna’s life is kind of a mess after she accidentally sends a ranty email about her coworkers to the entire office. Her boss puts her on a 30-day sabbatical, which completely derails her plans to get a promotion and buy her grandmother’s old house—the one her mom sold and is now chopped up into apartments.

She’s dealing with a lot: anger toward her sister who’s struggled with addiction for years, frustration about how the past played out, and a general tendency to keep everyone at arm’s length. But everything starts to shift when she meets Bean, her new neighbor—a sweet kid she finds playing with her dog one day. His dad, Seth, is a widower juggling way too much, and Lorna slowly gets pulled into their little world.

There’s a lot going on emotionally in this book, especially with the twist in her mom’s will that forces Lorna to face people from her past and apologize. She’s so convinced her sister ruined everything, but those conversations show her that things aren’t as black-and-white as she thought.

It’s a story about forgiveness, family messiness, and slowly letting people in. Lorna’s character growth felt really genuine, and the relationship with Seth and Bean was sweet without being overly perfect or cliché.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Muse for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily

Everything is Probably Fine was an inspiring and compulsive read. I loved the premise - the way that the catalyst for Lorna’s journey was the people in her life who truly cared for her enough to challenge her to face her demons.

London took me on the journey of understanding Lorna that creatively mirrored Lorna’s own path of self-discovery. The reader is positioned firmly in Lorna’s perspective, often seeing the world through her more limited understanding. From the title, I was expecting a more tongue-in-cheek read, but this was authentic, heartfelt, and genuine. There’s some heavy subject matter, which is handled respectfully.

I loved the cast of characters around Lorna who accepted and celebrated her, while also challenging her. There was a beautiful subtlety to their relationships, especially with Bean and Seth. Likewise, Lorna’s relationship with her mother and sister captured the complexity of their perspectives and lot in life.

I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for an emotionally rich and overall uplifting read. 4.5⭐️

Thank you to the publisher for the advance copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

This book really hit me on a personal level. I’m close to Lorna’s age and really empathized with the way she’d been holding onto pain, anger, and grief without knowing how to let it go. After writing a mean letter about her coworkers that accidentally gets shared, she’s sent to a 30 day wellness program and forced to face everything she’s been avoiding.

I appreciated how real her journey felt. Her anger was uncomfortable at times, but her path toward healing was powerful. I especially loved the bond she forms with her young neighbor, Bean. His acceptance and kindness added so much heart to the story.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed by things you have/haven’t processed yet, this book will probably resonate with you too.

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

I came in expecting something emotionally incisive, but it felt more gentle than gripping. The focus on forgiveness, coping with sibling addiction, and unpacking long-held guilt is earnest and grounded—but the pacing meandered, and I often found myself wishing for sharper stakes and deeper tension. It's quiet and introspective, but also a bit flat. For me, that lands it solidly at 2 stars: heartfelt intentions, but lacking the emotional punch I was hoping for.

Wow! This book tackles the very difficult subject of substance addiction with amazing clarity and warmth. Lorna’s sad childhood and past causes her to suffer from self- destruction pent -up anger which is affecting her job as a top software salesperson. She has been directed to take 30 days off and attend a wellness program at a posh Austin spa. Getting to the root of her anger is no easy task for Lorna
whose sister Kristen disrupted the girls family life for many years in ways typical of addicts. The tragedy of addiction is not white washed in Everything Is Probably Fine, and yet somehow London conveys the pain as well as the path out of regret, grief, and guilt that family members live with daily. While some may categorize this novel as romance, it is truly a deep dive into the emotional trauma that many family members suffer due to the addiction of a loved one.

With time off work to focus on herself, Lorna befriends her eight year old nextdoor neighbor Bean, who helps Lorna begin to live in the future. Honestly, if you don’t fall in love with Bean there might be something wrong with your heart. Bean and the Corgi Aggie win best characters of the year.

This book is truly time well spent and I highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley, publisher Harper Muse, and author Julia London for the digital galley.

Thank you so much Harper Muse for the gifted book!

4.5 Stars

Wow- this was such an unexpected read. I felt the widest range of emotions while reading this!

Lorna Lott finds herself in a lot(t) of trouble when a note trash-talking her coworkers meant for her sister ends up in the wrong hands. Her consequence? She is mandated to attend a thirty-day wellness program! Meanwhile, she's also working through her own grief journey after the death of her mother and her rough childhood.

She's trapped in her own headspace where she's convinced herself that everything bad in her life and the lives of those around her has been a result of her actions. Therefore, she spent much of her life pushing everyone away, until she's challenged to work to open up old wounds in order to bring healing.

This book dealt with extremely heavy topics while maintaining a lighter feel, which is something I am always appreciative of. I love watching how much Lorna evolved throughout the story and never stopped rooting for her! This will absolutely be a win for many when it's released in August!

This reminded me of another one of my favorite books, I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL by Natalie Sue! If you loved that one, you'll most likely love this one as well!

This book was a deeply emotional and touching read—both heartbreaking and uplifting. It had moments of humor, but also scenes that were truly poignant. The characters were easy to connect with, and Lolo’s journey toward forgiving herself, her mother, and her sister was especially moving and heartwarming.

4.5 ⭐
I really enjoyed Everything is Probably Fine by Julia London. This is a story of self-discovery, grief, and forgiveness. This story begins as Lorna is forced to join a month long wellness program to deal with her anger after she inadvertently sends a work email to her staff with the wrong attachment. When Bean was introduced into Lorna’s life, I was completely drawn in. The found family element in this story was wonderful. Lorna’s past traumas are revealed slowly and I could not help but feel for her and root for her to complete her tasks. This story brought tears to my eyes and I was satisfied with the way the story was wrapped up.
Thank you to Harper Muse and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.