I really enjoyed this book. This is a fun read and it is perfect for fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before.

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P.S. You’re the Worst by Chloe Seager
Pub Date: 18 Nov 25
Netgalley Summer Camp Review

“A woman who spirals after she pulls the death card during a tarot reading and writes cringe-worthy confessional letters to her closest friends and family in anticipation of her imminent demise…only she doesn’t die.”

If anyone is looking for something different from my usual go to reads - give this book a try! This book would be wonderful as a movie and I cannot wait to see it as one.

This story took me by surprise. I was expecting a light-hearted read, and while it was that, it was so much more. She receives a tarot card reading for her birthday, and due to the negative tarot reading she receives, she subsequently sends brutally honest letters to her friends. The consequences of being brutally honest bite Becky in the backside. However, she navigates her way through and comes out with a new perspective.

Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins, the publisher, and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I read P.S. You’re The Worst in one sitting—it’s quick, funny, and surprisingly sharp. Becky is about to turn thirty and spiraling under the pressure of adult life. After a tarot reader pulls the Death card, she freaks out and sends brutally honest letters to everyone she's ever known. She doesn’t die, of course, but the fallout is hilarious and awkward in all the best ways.

Chloe Seager captures that anxious, messy stage of life where you're too old to blame your parents but too young to feel put together. Becky’s voice is chaotic but relatable, and her cringe-worthy confessions are both funny and heartfelt. It’s a smart, selfaware read that hits the sweet spot between comedy and emotional honesty.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was somehow a light, cute read and also deep. As someone who hates change (enough to stay in a bad situation rather than try a new one), I related to the MC, Becky.
When a tarot reading convinces her she's about to die, she blows up her life. In dealing with the fallout from that, she begins to see other people's perspectives and grows herself.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were relatable and I loved the friendships.

Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for an early copy for review.

I made it almost halfway and put it down for good. The characters were not people I could root for as they were too unlikeable; I just didn't care what may or may not happen to them.

The main character, a 29 year old woman who moves home to live with mum in order to save for her own place, has 2 female and 1 male friend who keep her spending too much to save her money. The women don't seem like they all have much in common and reading about an upcoming wedding of one did not excite me or the main character. The man does seem like a fun person, but it's hard to be friends with an ex that you still love.

Her mum is strict about being home by 10 so she can sleep knowing her daughter is home. Seriously.

Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy. Honest opinions expressed here are my own and are freely given.

I really struggled with the first third or so of this book. I couldn't get past how both Becky and her mom acted at the beginning of the book. I did really enjoy the last two thirds of the book- which had very little about the Mom character. I thought the ending was good too.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Before anything else, I have to say: I adore this book. I don't think I've related to a character more in recent memory. (This may be more because I primarily read fantasy and don't live among dragons and fae, but I digress.)

Becky is turning 29. So, one more year until her life is over. But as her life stands right now, it's... kind of going nowhere, anyway. She's still in love with her ex, living with her overly judgmental mother, and hates that her two best friends are moving on with their lives and have no time for her anymore. So when a friend gifts her a tarot reading at a local shop for her birthday, Becky, while not by any means a believer, tries it out in a desperate attempt to find clarity. When the reveal of the Death card has her convinced she's going to drop dead, she immediately writes impassioned letters to the people she's closest to in her life, telling them everything they need to know before she's gone forever. The only problem? Becky isn't dying. But she's already sent the letters. It's out of her hands now... and her life may be over after all.

I haven't been reading a lot of contemporary fiction lately. But I immediately was sucked into this one, and very happily so. Becky's anxiety and fears about where she is in her life are not only relatable, they're compelling and realistic. I too have spent nights absolutely spiraling about how everyone around me is doing things with their lives, while I've just been stagnant for so long. (Seriously, it feels like this book was written for me specifically).

While much of her problems are self-sustaining, the lure of the past, especially seen through rose-colored glasses, is hard to shake off. Becky trying to figure out who she is and what she wants feels especially relevant when you're about to hit such a milestone like thirty, which is so loudly considered the end of youth, especially for women. Becky is by no means perfect; her logic is is often flawed, she doesn't say the right things, especially when in the emotion of a moment, and she blames others for her problems, despite being otherwise very self-aware. But it is all these traits that make Becky such an excellent character at the heart of this story.

Becky can easily be anyone who currently feels stuck in their lives, craving a way out but not knowing how to go about it--or if it's even the right choice. Sure, the actions that lead to the events in this book are reckless, but they do provide her with the kick in the butt to reexamine her life, confront the uncomfortable truths that what you see is not the same as what other people experience. Especially with the help of her friends Dami and Angie, Becky's journey in this book is reassuring and even life-affirming. I may not know where I'm going (I mean, neither does Becky), but that doesn't mean that it's hopeless. Moving forward is all we can do, especially when we recognize the holding patterns we employ that keep us stuck in the past.

Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with this book; Chloe Seager has a direct line to my heart and mind, and managed to make me feel safe in my own insecurities--and bolster my hope that I can overcome them--without losing any part of myself along the way. I"m going to be thinking about this book for a long, long time, and I am so grateful.

SO many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow Paperbacks for providing me with a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Rating: 4.75 stars

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such a romp! Becky is having the worst time in her career (not moving forward) and her friendships (stuck). After a tarot card reading predicts death, she sends letters to everyone in her life and alienates them.
Honestly, what an accurate portrayal of depression/burnout! The MC is very chaotic and funny in a Bridget Jones way. It's so hearty and hilarious, so sad and relatable, and also hopeful and annoying? I had loads of fun! Who hasn't been 29 and a bit of a mess?

I loved the description and premise of this book. One of my new favorite genres is what I like to call "delulu female,” and this book had just enough of it to not be fully overwhelming but the perfect amount to keep you engaged, laughing, and wanting more.

Becky is a 29-year-old who has really fallen out of love with her life. Single, a dating life on apps she doesn't enjoy, a career she doesn't care for and never thought she would be in, an over-bearing mother that she lives with, best friends who don't seem to know she's still around, and an ex-boyfriend that still has her secretly swooning. A tarot card reading with Sue changes everything. Suddenly, Becky not only has the courage to change her whole life, but does so in a grenade-like fashion; she writes 6 letters to the 6 most important people in her life and buys a one-way ticket.

What ensues is expected, unexpected, warranted, enlightening, humbling, and a journey you want to be a fly on the wall for. With themes surrounding perception, secrecy, relationships of all kinds, honesty, bravery, and humility. Though I do think Becky could benefit from therapy, this book made me laugh, and even though I know it (as a 36-year-old), in case you’re worried too, your life isn’t over when you turn 30.

3.25 stars. This one landed on my radar thanks to Camp NetGalley. The premise sounded like a recipe for a good time and I decided to take a chance on it. I struggled with the first half but did feel like it finished really strong.

I could understand where Becky was coming from with feeling left behind in her friend group as everyone around her seemed to be moving forward with their adult lives. That said, what made it difficult for me in the first half was that she was so whiny about it without doing anything to make things better for herself. If it had been a wallowing weekend and then moving on, I’d have fully given her a pass. We all have those times. It was just such an ongoing thing that I got annoyed with her.

For all of Becky’s more frustrating traits, when she started to come around later in the book, I warmed up to her. She was still feeling her (very valid) feelings, but she started handling them in a more mature way and began to recognize the strengths and positives in her own life. She was also willing to admit where and when she was wrong, and she found a healthier way to communicate with her friends and family.

I was ultimately glad I kept going with this one because it turned out really enjoyable in the end. Thank you to William Morrow for the eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A fun and uproarious offering from author Chloe Seager. A terrific mixture of Bridget Jones and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. P.S. You’re the Worst is set to release in November of this year. Hilarious yet sweet, a perfect read for heading into autumn and the upcoming holidays.

Becky is turning twenty-nine and her life is a hot mess. She hates her job and feels like she has wasted the past several years working there. She lives at home with her mom, who treats her like a child. Becky feels like her best friends are moving on with their lives and leaving her behind. To make matters worse, she is still in love with her ex-boyfriend, who has clearly moved on. One of Becky’s friends gives her a gift certificate for a Tarot card reading. When she goes in for her reading, the Death card is flipped over. Becky is convinced she is going to die. What does Becky do with this information? She decides to write a letter to everyone she loves that shares what is on her mind about their relationship. This might just lead to Becky’s ultimate demise.

P.S You’re the Worst was a fun book to read. I am usually a little hesitant to read coming of age novels, most of the time nothing really happens. There is a lot that happens in this book. This book is fast paced and full of emotions. I found myself laughing and then instantly wanting to yell “What are you thinking?” at Becky. As much as I hate to admit it, my birth year does fall in the Millennial generation. Chloe Seager does an amazing encompassing what it means to be a Millennial. She hit the mark with Becky’s relationship with her mother. It reminded me of the relationship dynamics with my own mother.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for providing this book for review. My review can also be found on Goodreads, http://goodreads.com/sara_chisholm

This felt like I was reading an angsty 19 year old’s blog. The pov narration just rang on as whiney and out of touch. I found it so weird the author brought up trump, maybe as a way to describe the year/time we were in? But this wasn’t set in the US, and had me checking the mum usage. Overall really bummed bc the beginning had me thinking “Phoebe Waller-Bridge”

This book had a fun concept. Becky leaves a tarot card reading thinking she is going to die and everything changes. She decides to send letters to the people closest to her, telling them how she really feels (since she's going to die of course). The book takes off from there in an interesting exploration of self and relationships.

I felt the main character was very unlikable. I almost found myself routing against her- which is sometimes fun but didn't feel right in this setting. I also found a lot of the conflicts and resolutions to be unrealistic, which took me out of the story a bit. It was fun and I flew through the story. I just didn't feel like I could really connect with the characters or feel sympathy because I simply did not care what happened to them. This is a light-hearted story about finding yourself and I would still recommend it if you're looking for a light read.

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“P.S. You’re the Worst” by Chloe Seager is a hilariously sharp and surprisingly heartfelt ride through the existential purgatory of your late twenties. Becky, our millennial heroine, is trapped in that awkward limbo between uni life and real adulthood, where jobs feel uncertain, relationships are weird, and identity is a bit of a mess. After a dramatic tarot reading for her birthday (yes, she draws the Death card), Becky spirals into a full blown existential crisis. Convinced her time might literally be up, she decides to write brutally honest letters to friends, family, and a questionable ex. Cue secondhand embarrassment, so strong I had to put the book down a few times and just breathe. And yet, I loved her. Chloe Seager masterfully captures the chaos of being young, lost, and a little too self aware. Becky’s vulnerability is endearing, her voice hilarious, and her spiral into emotional honesty makes for a story that’s both wildly entertaining and unexpectedly moving. This is a book that reminds you not to take life too seriously. If you love character driven stories with heart, humor, and a side of metaphysical panic, this one’s for you. Thank you to @NetGalley and @williammorrowbooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a great pick for Summer Camp 2025. Pub Date November 18, 2025

A disillusioned almost-thirty-year-old receives a tarot reading that foretells her imminent death and promptly spirals into a frenzy of confessional letter writing.

I thought I would relate to this more being only a few months from my own thirtieth birthday, and I do think Becky is meant to be relatable in her chaotic stagnation… still living at home, clinging to an ex, and trapped in a dead end job while her friend’s lives have progressed to successful relationships, home ownership, and careers. But she often comes off insufferable and frustrating. Her self destructive tendencies and passive approach to life can make her difficult to root for, and while this is clearly intentional, it becomes a bit exhausting.

There are moments of genuine insight and vulnerability as her relationships shift and her self perception is challenged. It’s entertaining enough for a weekend read, especially for fans of chaotic self reflection, but its promise of deeper emotional resonance didn’t hit for me.

ARC provided by NetGalley

Thank you to William Morrow Books and NetGalley for the chance to read this e-book, in exchange for an honest review.

Our main character Becky has a tarot reading go awry, and is under the impression she will die soon. Because of this she writes end-of-life letters to those who have had an impact on her life, and sends them out before realizing she is in fact not dying. She grows to realize this was the least productive route to communicate her issues, so she seeks to reverse the damage she had made.

The self awareness Becky begins to develop when she realizes she is deeply unsatisfied with her life makes you want to reevaluate how you are presenting to the world.

Becky’s inner monologue was pretty funny, albeit painfully real, and I enjoyed every bit of it.

P.S. You're the Worst is a low-stakes read for late bloomers who love the drama.

Becky is nearing 30 years old and her life is stagnant: Same job, same unrequited love, same room in her mom's house. She's gifted a tarot reading for her 29th birthday and when the Death card is pulled, she crashes out. One ticket to Bali (purchased with half her savings) and six brutally honest letters written to the people she cares about most are procured within 12 hours. When she misses her escape route and is forced to stay in London, Becky now has to live with everyone knowing exactly what she thinks of them, for better or for worse.

What was most poignant about this novel was the theme of honesty and vulnerability breeding closeness, as well as how sometimes hitting rock bottom really is for the best. Becky is messy, a bit unhinged, and shows a LOT of growth throughout the novel.

In some areas this was not my cup of tea; one too many pop culture references didn't make up for the secondhand embarrassment I suffered through for Becky's sake. Overall, this was a low-level, heartfelt palate cleanser that I enjoyed.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced copy.

I got this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

A cute novel that follows Becky as she uses a series of letters to disrupt her job, relationships, and just life totally off the rails. I loved the way the author wrote Becky and her perspective on her life and how that gets dismantled and rebuilt throughout the story. I would highly recommend this book to folks who think their friends have 'everything figured out' and that they're stuck in a rut. It was a fun read and left me feeling inspired.

Thank you to William Morrow via NetGalley for the ARC.

I can’t say this was the most comfortable read. You are either Becky, or you know someone like Becky, OR, you are the friends or know someone like them. It’s not the most pleasant to think about.

This book does offer a really good look at the effects of resentment, depression, and isolation when it has built up. I can’t say that I ever truly was rooting for Becky, and I think I spent most of the book internally screaming because I was frustrated at her choices. However, that is quite realistic.

If you’re looking for a book to read about someone crashing out and getting their life back together. This is it. You won’t be able to stop reading because you can’t look away. Absolutely would recommend but beware, you might see yourself in these pages.