3.5 Stars

I really enjoyed reading Becky's "coming of age story". Turning 29 she has nothing going for her and hating the way her life has turned out, she receives an unexpected gift from an old uni friend that turns her life upside down.

I thought the characters and situations were very relatable having lived some of them in my life time, I am also happy that this was not the typical love story I thought this was going to be.

I loved the fact that this was a coming of age novel for a woman in her late 20s. While some parts definitely made me want to shake Becky to wake up and see what was going on around her and the progress she could make if not allowing herself into the rut, getting to watch her slowly grow and mend the relationships that matter and insured growth was moving to read!

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The concept of having your life turned upside down after an impulsive tarot reading gave this book an early 2000s rom-com charm that hooked me right away. Becky’s messy, self-sabotaging journey, complicated by a controlling mother, was both relatable and frustrating. I loved the addition of the brutally honest letters, which tied the story together and offered satisfying moments of truth. While Becky could be hard to root for and some turns felt predictable, the humor, lighthearted tone, and whimsical pacing make this a great in-between read or a book to pull you out of a slump. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publication Date: November 18th, 2025


Synopsis:

Everyone knows the death card in a tarot reading isn’t a literal death sentence. Well, everyone except Becky.

Becky is not doing well. Her dreaded thirtieth birthday is looming, and she can’t help thinking she’s falling behind in life. Her (smug) friends are all planning weddings, buying houses, or starting their own businesses, but not Becky. She still lives with her mom, hates her job, doesn’t speak to her father, and—despite numerous dates—hasn’t moved on from her ex-boyfriend. Things can’t get much worse.

Becky doesn’t believe in the arcane, but armed with a gift card and a desperate need for guidance, she visits a tarot reader… who tells her she’s going to die. Convinced she’s a goner and panicked about having done nothing with her life, Becky finally takes action. She writes a series of letters to the people she loves unloading all the things she’s been holding back. And she waits.

But in the morning, she’s not dead. And worse, the mail is already reaching people’s doorsteps. Will the letters be the wake-up call Becky needs, or just the next step in a never-ending downward spiral?

With sparkling wit and compassionate insight, Chloe Seager chronicles Becky’s ups and downs as she figures out how she wants to show up in life—for herself and for the people she loves.

Review:

What elevates this book is its sharp, biting wit and keen social commentary. The humor is intelligent and never shies away from pointing out the absurdities of modern life and relationships. It’s super to sink into and read a story that makes you laugh out loud while simultaneously prompting you to reflect. And the dialogue sparkles with clever one-liners and insightful observations.

And then there's Becky. Oh, Becky! She’s a mess when we meet her: more than a little ignorant, definitely self-centered, and, as we see in the novel’s primary hook, she puts her foot in her mouth when she writes everyone important to her bitingly honest letters. But are they honest or begrudging? And for whose benefit does she write them?

Will Becky evolve to become a perfect person? You’ll have to read the book to see where Ms. Seager takes Becky and us. This is a fantastic read that combines humor, heart, and a touch of social wisdom and reminds us that growth and self-awareness are continuous processes.

I loved it! I’ve discovered a new author, and I’ll be diving into her back catalogue.

DNF @ 20%

The cover artist should be given all of the credit here. It's one of the best contemporary fiction covers that I have seen in a while.

Unfortunately, the inside doesn't match the outside with this book. I could not continue reading whiny self-indulgent the inner dialogue of Becky while she dodged any responsibility for her life.

Primary example: Becky gets passed over for a promotion that she admitted to not wanting then resents her boss and the newly promoted employee for it.

There are readers for this book who like an unlikeable character or like hating that character but I could feel the reading slump starting with this one.

3.5 stars

For Becky's 29th birthday she gets a gift card for a tarot reading, she decides why not and gets a reading that will change the trajectory of her life.

Becky is faced with her immortality, making her reevaluate all of her relationships and life choices. This is a great coming of age story proving that it is never too late to change your life, strengthen some friendships, and remove toxic ones.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC read.

I loved this book!! Becky is a hot mess, and while her existential crisis is hilarious, it’s also full of life lessons and heart. In the beginning, Becky truly cannot see the forest for the trees, nor get out of her own way. Then she rashly acts on misinterpreted information and blows up her entire life. Watching her reassemble the pieces and own up to her own mistakes and shortcomings and figure out how to finally take responsibility for her situation is a delight, and I was rooting for her every step of the way. This is being recommended to everyone I know who needs a fast, funny and thoughtfully touching read.

This was a fun coming-of-age story of a jaded millennial. Like most stories of its kind, the main character just couldn't get out of her own way, but I was rooting for her. My only complaint is that her maturity came on like a switch, not gradual, and I found some of her late chapter thoughts and dialogue to be a bit of a stretch considering what the journey I had gone through with her. All in all, deeper than I expected, pretty cute, and I ended up being proud of Becky which I loved. Pick it up when it's out November 18!

I don't think I can wait for Nov for this to come out! I went into this, as just a quick read for NetGalley Camp and maaaaann...... I feel like like this is going to be a banger of a book! While reading, I laughed, cried and even said WTF a couple times. The writing was just so perfect, or maybe it just seemed so relatable. I've never been crazy enough to tell my friends what I thought about them negative enough, but Ive bad fallout just the same. And the scenes of Becky and her mom..... that's where my tears formed. It really is going to be a book, I purchase and read every couple of years. Absolutely giving this 5 stars!

An ill-fated tarot card reading predicts that Becky will die. So she sets off to write some letters and, after surviving her prophecy, must deal with the consequences of her actions.

This book is cringy, reflective, and a wild time. If you enjoy a chaotic mess with a self-reflective character arc, you'll enjoy this. I can't wait to see this adapted!

3 stars – Funny in parts, but kind of hit-or-miss This was a quick, light read with some genuinely funny moments. Chloe Seager has a sharp sense of humor, and there were bits that made me laugh out loud. The voice felt very teen, in a good way.

concerning Becky, a woman who writes confessional letters to her loved ones after misinterpreting a tarot reading and thinking she is going to die. The narrative tracks Becky's journey as she deals with the consequences of her choices and the threat of her alleged imminent death while navigating these issues.

I was drawn to this book immediately from the synopsis. The adorable cover and fun title lured me in too. It took me a while to get through it. Becky was hard for me to like so at some points I just *didn't care* what happened to her? There were some moments that felt entirely predictable too. Overall it was a fun read. I like that in the end she held onto the relationships that mattered and came out a stronger person.

The concept of seeing your life flash before your eyes through an on a whim tarot reading was so reminiscent of an early 2000's Rom-Com. Becky is every young woman trying to learn how to "adult" with the support of a narcissistic micro-managing mother and I could definitely relate. The added touch of the letters to everyone really satisfied my inner "tell us how you really feel," and truly helped tie the concept together. It helps me reflect on my experiences without it being too emotional or heavy. But this is such a whimsical quick read book that I could see being picked up to carry you out of a "book-hole" in between reads!

P.S. You're the Worst by Chloe Seager follows the journey of main character Becky, a 29-year-old woman who has some growing up to do. Becky is on a journey of self-discovery, after getting a tarot reading that makes her already chaotic life even more chaotic. Becky is the hot mess character you like and dislike simultaneously. All of her decisions are questionable, and you want to shake her and tell her, "Pull yourself together". I often felt myself siding with Becky's mom whenever she said, "Honestly, Becky," after everything Becky says or does.

As a recently turned 30-year-old woman myself, this story is very relatable! It is also hilarious. I found myself giggling more than in any book I've read recently. Becky, as a character, is funny, as well as the situations she's in as a result of her thinking she's going to die, and makes all of these impulsive, self-destructive decisions. I appreciate the character development she goes through. She re-evaluates her "relationship" with her ex-boyfriend and mother, her job, and her friendships. After facing some hard truths, Becky makes the necessary changes to grow into the adult she's meant to be.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to others who are in a similar situation to Becky, trying to figure out who they are and what they want out of life as they enter their 30s. If you don't mind hot-mess characters, this book is for you! Thank you, Chloe Seagers and William Marrow Books, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This was okay. I am assuming some of the errors will be fixed during the official release. Becky was a little too whiney for me.

Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc of this novel.

P.S.You’re the Worst is a hilariously honest, and surprisingly relatable journey through the chaos of being 29 and still figuring life out, when everyone around you has it all together.
This book was so good, so many times I felt myself in Becky’s shoes having experienced or felt similar things.

Becky is a hot mess in the most relatable way possible.
She’s in a rut with life, love, and work, clinging to the past while dreading the future.
A tarot reading gone wrong leads Becky to some very rash decisions, like booking a flight to Bali and sending letters to her loved ones telling them everything she’s held back.
“In order to rebuild, the total obliteration of our current circumstances is necessary.”

I love how full circle this book came and wrapped everything up nicely and it started funnier and ends in your feels, but in a good way. Also love the inclusivity of a bi FMC.


Thanks so much to NetGalley , Harper Collins , and William Morrow for this ARC !

Thank you sm for the ARC. I loved this! The deeply funny, awkward, complex humor and characters kept me in. I’d love more!

The main character is truly unbearable at times. I know she’s supposed to grow and change, but she seemed too old to be acting this irresponsible and rude. However, it’s not just her- every character in this book was unrootable.

P.S. You're the Worst by Chloe Seager
5 🌟 read
This book felt like it was written based on my emotions...not my life details...but the emotions involved. Becky is a 29 year old that is miserable in her life. She lives at home with her mother, has a job she hates, is single and still stuck on her ex, feels her friends moving on without her, and blames the entire world for her unhappiness.

But what if you were going to die tomorrow? What changes would you make? What life would you choose to lead? What words would fly unfiltered from your mouth?

Becky makes some impulsive decisions and then spends the novel deciding what is worth fighting for, and what she should let go of. Her growth and healing in her relationships and her self awareness is such a beautiful and relatable journey.

Thank you so much to @NetGalley and @HarperCollins for the absolute pleasure of being gifted a chance to read this heartfelt powerhouse of a novel.