The following review will be posted on Goodreads on November 11, 2025, one week before the publishing date.

When nothing in your life is going the way you expect it to be, listen to the cards. Seriously. Unless it’s the Death card, then don’t take it literally.

Becky realizes that she’s stuck in a rut on her 29th birthday. She still lives with her overbearing mother, her two friends have their own careers and are decidedly put together, she’s pining over her ex-boyfriend who has just moved in with his current girlfriend, and she’s stuck at a marketing job that she hates. Not knowing how to get out of this rut, she decides to get a tarot reading using a voucher that her friend gave her for her birthday.

From there, PS You’re the Worst spirals into a hilarious whirlwind of miscommunication, confrontations, and change (which is what the Death card is actually about, by the way).

I found this book to be a quick and easy read. Becky is relatable and the kind of disaster that you can’t look away from. Her transformation from this woman who just let life happen to her instead of experiencing life to someone who takes accountability for her actions and decisions was refreshing and something that a lot of people should take inspiration from. I found her struggle with her post-university career and her envy of her friends’ lives to be realistic. I liked how her friends were initially upset with what she said in her letters, but ultimately reflected and understood her position.

That being said, I found her thought process and impressions of the people around her to be shallow and self-centered. She does address this later on in the book, but I absolutely hated being in her head. I constantly found myself thinking, “How can you be 29 years old and be acting this way?” I also did not like how her mother’s treatment of her was swept under the rug. Normalize not verbally beating down on your adult children under the guise of keeping them around.

Thank you to William Morrow and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Most people dread exiting their 20s & entering their 30s… Somehow feels like you are just the blink of an eye from cashing in on a senior citizen discount.

Becky is no stranger to this, especially after she receives the ‘death card’ in a tarot card reading. If you thought you were going to die, you might move to Bali, tell people how you really feel & quit that stupid job… Only most people know that tarot cards don’t claim to be tied to precognition.

This book surprised me in many ways. Made me giggle, made me frustrated. As a 30-something year old, I could identify with many of Becky’s relationships.

If you’re looking for a *mostly* feel good book, you have found it.

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow Paperbacks & Chloe Seager for the eARC.

Expected Publication Date: November 18, 2025

2.5 stars :/

This book had so many elements going for it! Tarot cards and misinterpretations! Facing harsh truths about your life? Learning self love! And somehow, it was also all a complete mess…

Some of the side characters (Dami and Leila) stood out to me as interesting, but I wish we’d gotten more from them! The book was incredibly fast paced, and I worry that some of the development was hindered because of that. If you need something quick to read, this may be your book. If you’re looking for great emotional development and plot, this is probably not your cup of tea. I wish this was more fun!!


Thanks so much to Chloe Seager, William Morrow, and NetGalley for a chance to read this in exchange for an
Honest review.

“Life is hard so I started lying to people’s faces. Hiding my feelings. Avoiding conflict. Going along with things. Taking the “easy” route. But nothing about where I’ve ended up as easy.”

Becky is a non-confrontational people pleaser. And you know what they say about people pleasers? Never pleased a person in their life. At 29, she lives with her mom (for free) but resents her mom’s rules. She hates her job. She is irritated with her friend for planning her wedding and is jealous. She hates her other friend’s boyfriend and thinks he is a cheater. She feels abandoned by her father, whom she hasn’t seen in 20 years. And Becky still carries a torch for her ex, Max.

One day she goes to a tarot card reader and misinterpreted the cards thinking she is about to die. So she sends off six letters that are pretty mean and telling all of the people in her life what she really thinks. Soon she realizes that she has made a huge mistake and tries to deal with the aftermath of finally telling the truth.

Becky is a bit of a mess, she is whiny and kind of unlikable at the beginning, but ultimately this is a “growing up” story. This is really a great story and I love how it turned out, differs than I expected. Becky really does get better than she deserves by the ending. The minor characters are well drawn and easy to keep straight and understand.

The moral of the story is really to not be stagnant in your life and to be honest with yourself so you can be honest with others. This was an easy and pretty heartwarming story.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC. Book to be published 11/18/2025.

Absolute masterpiece I seriously can't stop talking about Becky!!! Becky's life is far from perfect and she has a lot of thoughts to share after a reading that pulled a death card Becky freaks out and sends letters out to her friends and family of everything she's ever wanted to say. Having her live thru the night and wake up to the mess she made. I was entertained from cover to cover! I don't think I'll ever stop talking about Becky

Becky’s 29th birthday is a very rude wake up call. Her mother (whom she lives with) throws her a birthday part where who two best friends are buying homes, starting businesses and planning weddings. Her love of her life is having his girlfriend move in. A birthday gift for a tarot reading is the last thread. The death card! Becky makes the mistake of writing down her internal thoughts and sending them to her mother, friends, love of her life and her boss. With some stationary and stamps she implodes her life as she knew it.

This was my read on the airplane. It was a quick read and fun. A nice reminder the importance of communication, and honesty with your friends and family.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for an advance review copy. #PSYouretheWorst #NetGalley #campnetgalley

3.5 / 5 Stars
This was a very fun concept! Becky’s life has been super stagnant and lackluster. She has a job she doesn’t like but doesn’t know what she wants to do instead. She lives with her mom, who micromanages her. She and her friends are growing apart, and she just can’t get over her ex. So why not go see a psychic and get a tarot card reading. What could go wrong? Well, the psychic tells Becky that she is dying and Becky spirals so hard that she writes letters to her friends, ex, mom, absentee dad, and boss telling them how she really feels. And whoops, she mails them. When she wakes up the next day, Becky realizes that perhaps she is not actively dying (honestly, the psychic should be sued for whatever is the psychic equivalent of malpractice) and AHHHHHH those letters got sent. Because the British post office is much more effective than USPS is, everyone gets their letters before Becky can intercept them and Becky’s life implodes. Now Becky has to navigate the fall out.

You will probably like this book if you like:
🃏 A quick read about a character who is trying to figure out her life
⚡ Messy characters making messy decisions
🃏 Bisexual rep
⚡ Women’s lit with a tiny dash of romance
🃏 Complicated parental relationships

Becky’s friends describe her as their “chaotic bi friend” and Becky lives up to that title. I have a pretty high tolerance for chaos, messiness, cringe, and “unlikeable” character traits so I thought Becky was relatable and fun. Who hasn’t compared themselves to others and felt like they were behind or lacking in some way? Her choices might have been … unusual but those feelings are so common. And I read her writing and mailing the letters as someone who is having a pretty intense anxiety attack and is spiraling and trying to do things that they think will help the spiral but really only make the spiral worse (which was a super familiar feeling as someone who has had big anxiety attacks before), so that actually didn’t feel all that unrealistic or crazy to me.

I also appreciated the fast pace of the book. I could imagine other books where we would have spent chapters on her hijinks to try to get the letters back only for everyone to still get them in the end and I am glad that we did not. Things happened quickly which moved the plot forward. That being said, there were a few plot points that I wish we had explored a little more but didn’t because of the pace so it was a trade off.

I also liked that Becky was self-reflective. When a friend told her, “I think you do X and Y for these reasons,” Becky would spend a chapter being like “no way, that’s not me, how dare you” but she would pretty quickly analyze what they said and usually agree because they were right. Perhaps thinking you might die accelerates your self reflection and capacity to change. I feel like in other books, we read about characters resisting other people’s perspectives of them for half the book and then they suddenly decide to change and that never makes much sense so I appreciated this approach.

Some of the jokes really made me laugh (there was a great joke about the Co-Star app which iykyk) but in general, this was not necessarily my sense of humor. It felt referential which didn’t always work because they were referencing British things that I don’t really know. But I do think there are folks who will find the book super funny.

I think you generally can get behind some chaos and mess and you read the first chapter and find it funny, then you will LOVE this book.

Thank you William Morrow and NetGalley for providing the eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: November 18, 2025

This was a fun, quirky coming-of-age read that made me really think about life and my relationships, past and present.

Ok I have so many thoughts on this one. Becky’s mom is a hateful bitch. A Tarot card reader will never tell anyone they are going to die, yes it was a general vague statement, but still it pissed me off. I don’t like any of the characters in this book. Dnf’d it because I didn’t like it at all.

⭐️⭐️⭐️½ – Honest & Relatable for the current times.

As someone in their mid-20s, I found P.S. You’re the Worst incredibly relatable. Becky’s panic over hitting 30 and feeling completely stuck in life like career-wise, emotionally, and personally this hit a little too close to home in the best way. She’s messy, dramatic, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately very human.

The whole tarot/death card moment is a bit wild, but it works as a catalyst for Becky’s breakdown (and eventual growth). I loved how the book didn’t magically fix everything. Becky makes impulsive decisions, burns bridges, and has to live with the fallout. That messiness felt so real to me.

There were definitely moments where Becky’s internal monologue dragged a little or felt repetitive, and I didn’t always love her choices, which is why this is a 3.5 for me.

If you’ve ever felt behind in life, unsure of your next step, or having an age crisis this book is good for relatable moments. #CampNetGalley

2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

I think this book would hit the mark with some people but unfortunately I just wasn’t one of those people.

I loved some of the side characters (shoutout to Angie and Dami), but the MC, Becky, was genuinely insufferable. While some of that was definitely the point of the story and characterization, I didn’t like her all that much even by the end when she had improved. She just had no redeeming qualities, interests, hobbies, etc. This made it hard to get through the story to be honest.

Some of the millennial humor was a bit *too* much at times. I felt myself cringing. But other than that the writing was pleasant. Once I got into the story a bit more it was a breeze to get through.

My favorite part was that the book ends on an uplifting note but not a 100% perfect one. Becky has made huge strides and improvements in her life, and is a better person, but still has things she’d like to work on. It feels like a realistic ending, in the best way.

This is the crash and burn novel I need in my life - I’m a sucker for a highschool coming of age book but to read a coming of age book about being in your late twenties and blowing your life up was art. Idk about you but my late twenties were filled with so much change, growth, angst, and actually figuring out who I was - especially after spending the entire first half of it partying. I don’t know what I was expecting really but everything I would want this book somehow encompassed. Thank you William morrow and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

P.S. You’re the Worst by Chloe Seager

How do you live your life when a tarot reading predicts your imminent death? Becky chooses to write notes to her friends, family, and boss, and attempts to jet off to Bali while she waits her impending death. Unfortunately, before Becky realizes the Death card isn’t to be taken literally, the letters have been postmarked and their recipients have already read her brash words. In the wake of the fallout, Becky is determined to clean up her mess, from finding a new job to making amends with her family and friends and going after the one who got away.

3.5 ⭐️

Freshly 29 years old, Becky’s life is very relatable in this coming-of-age story. When her life implodes and she realizes she isn’t actually going to die, she begins the journey of turning around her life and her relationships. This story was a messy roller coaster with both funny and cringey moments. Overall, it was a cute and quick read with a very realistic (and happy) ending.

Thanks to @netgalley for this Camp NetGalley ARC read! “P.S. You’re the Worst” will be published on November 18!

This was overall a good book. It was pretty cute. But I wasn't a fan of the main character personally.

A book about self reflection before turning the dreaded 30. Becky needs a life revamp and an ominous tarot reading gives her the kick start she needs to make it happen. Does she explode her life and burn bridges first? Absolutely, but how else does true change occur.
I personally found the main character whiney, just my thoughts, but I understood the theme of the book. Give it a go if you want to read about stagnancy and the changes necessary to live your life.

If you’ve ever felt alone, made a mistake or several, wished things were different, or just had one of those days where nothing goes right this book gets it. Becky takes on a messy, but relatable journey where everything goes wrong before it can go right again. She was so realistic in her character and it was wonderful to see her pull the strength to rebuild and flourish for herself. Life never does work in black and white the way it's meant to be, but letting the colors bleed in can make such a big difference.

Chloe Seager's P.S. You're the Worst is an effervescent millennial coming-of-age novel that will leave you both laughing and reflecting. With its witty writing and relatable protagonist, this book is a delightful dive into the life of Becky, a 29-year-old woman who’s convinced that her life has reached rock bottom.

Becky is not living the dream. As her thirtieth birthday looms closer, she's stuck in a job she hates, living with her mom, and still grappling with the emotional wreckage of a past relationship. Her friends are all making strides—getting married, buying homes, and starting businesses—but Becky feels left behind. In a desperate attempt for clarity, she turns to tarot, and when the death card is drawn, the tarot reader ominously predicts her demise.

Although Becky doesn't believe in tarot, the idea of impending death jolts her into a crisis of self-awareness. She begins writing heartfelt letters to the people she loves, unloading all the things she’s kept bottled up. The moment these letters begin reaching their recipients, Becky is forced to face the aftermath of her actions and the wake-up call she desperately needs—except, the twist is that she isn’t dead. Not yet, anyway.

The beauty of P.S. You're the Worst lies in its humor and relatable exploration of modern adulthood. Becky is a mess, but she’s the kind of mess that feels all too real. As a 42-year-old woman, I found Becky’s character incredibly relatable—she's flawed, a bit lost, and doing the best she can with what she has. Her chaotic path toward self-discovery, despite all the disasters she creates, feels like an honest portrayal of someone who is struggling to figure out what comes next.

Seager masterfully blends sparkling wit with compassionate insight into the millennial experience. Becky’s panic about her stalled life feels both endearing and familiar. While the novel leans into the comedic moments, it also addresses the more serious undertones of grappling with personal growth, life expectations, and the pressure of having to "figure it all out."

This book is a quick and easy read, perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they're falling behind or unsure of their next step in life. P.S. You're the Worst is a hilarious, heartfelt exploration of embracing the messiness of life and the transformative power of taking action—whether it’s through tarot readings or writing those long-overdue letters.

A must-read for those seeking humor, relatability, and a touch of self-reflection wrapped up in a delightful, page-turning package.

Becky is a mess. She just doesn’t know why. She has the typical ennui of a late 20-something in a novel whose friends seem to have it more together, and at first it seems like the book is going to be pretty predictable.

After quite a lot of exposition, the main catalyst of the plot (a foreboding tarot reading) sets off a series of events that drive the rest of the book. She gets the Death card and, because she knows nothing about tarot, assumes it’s literal and makes some drastic choices. The book’s title is in reference to the way Becky communicates with the people she loves after the tarot reading—through handwritten letters.

In the aftermath of some Bridget Jones-esque awkwardness, Becky starts to face her mess.

I really didn’t like Becky until close to the end of the book, and I only barely tolerated her friends and her mom until at least halfway through. It was almost as if I felt about Becky and her loved ones the way she did—underwhelmed and a bit let down in the beginning, then frustrated and bitter, then grudgingly respectful.

There are a lot of places I wish the author had spent more time unpacking things (Becky’s relationship with her dad, for example); characters I wish were more fleshed out (such as Becky’s half-sister); and situations that seemed either out of character or slightly too neatly tied up.

Overall though, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a millennial coming-of-age novel based in London with strong Bridget Jones’s Diary and Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k-Up vibes.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you for netgalley for this book.

I love quirky books! This was hilarious and a quick read.

Stars taken off for incomplete ending AND wokeness. Comments against trump and every girl was dating a girl too . Unneeded

Kind of cute in an angsty, annoying twenty year old loser way. I liked the characters but felt they were a little two dimensional—the loser, the successful female, the bridezilla and the ‘perfect male friend’.—until the conclusion and I would have liked to spend time with those characters.

Thanks to Netgalley, William Morrow Publishers and Chloe Seaver for the ebook ARC to read. All opinions are my own.