📖 Bookish Moments:
This was the most wholesome book ever! I was not expecting to love it this much! Rosie, our FMC, is definitely going through it—questioning her life, career, goals, and basically everything except that she needs a job and a place to live ASAP. She’s self-critical and totally convinced that all her friends have it figured out. (Rosie, bestie… we’re all just winging it out here!)

Her new role directing Cinderella at a senior living community’s theater was unexpectedly adorable, and I loved every quirky, lovable character we met along the way. The romance with Booker? Cutie alert! I was very happy with how it all wrapped up—though the author had me sweating for a second.

🩷 What You Can Expect:
• Actress turned director
• Small town vibes
• Fresh start
• Theater magic
• Found family
• Hilarious side characters

📅 Release Date: June 10, 2025
Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. All thoughts are my own.

•𝐀𝐋𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰•

{𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒑 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒆}

“𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚏𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚏𝚏 𝚜𝚘 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚜𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛.”

🌟 Release Date: June 10, 2025 🌟
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I can’t believe I was ever hesitant to read this book because it turned out to be one of my absolute favorite stories! Everything, from the characters to the plot, was absolutely spot-on! I’m so glad I overlooked my initial hesitations and tried out this book, because otherwise I would have missed out on one amazing story. Don’t be like me—go read this book as soon as it’s available!

Rosie’s sense of humor had me laughing out loud more than once 🤭 She was inherently awkward and, yet, so much fun—Rosie definitely had a knack for getting into the most comical of situations. I’d definitely want to be her friend in real life if she existed outside of her book! Oh, and I can’t forget her friends—I’d love to be a part of their friend group too!

Mmm, Booker was an absolute dreamboat and the perfect counterpart to Rosie! I love the way he went along with her wackiness during their first meeting—he was such a sweetheart. Booker was so good for Rosie in numerous ways—especially in helping her figure out her life. I enjoyed all of their many conversations and amusing incidents (the golf cart and mud debacle, the chipmunk in the house, date setup by Bertie, etc.).

Every single character in this book worked to make this such an amazing book! I didn’t dislike a single one of them, as they were all so highly entertaining and lovable—even when they tried to be grouchy. The elderly residents at Sunset Hills were definitely some of my favorites (Arthur, I’m looking at you) 😆 Watching them audition for the show was absolutely hilarious! I love that the other young people at Sunset Hills quickly befriended Rosie and welcomed her into their circle—they were exactly what she needed, and she was exactly what they needed ♥️

Okay, this narrator was PHENOMENAL!! There was something about her voice that truly brought this book to life. The southern accents (Connie and Daisy) were spot-on and highly entertaining to listen to. I highly recommend everyone listen to this audiobook!
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I received a complimentary alc from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio. All opinions listed are purely my own.

The perfect easy, clean summer read! If Courtney writes it, I will read it. I fell in love with Rosie and everyone at the retirement community. Booker ... swoon eyes. Rosie is an aspiring actress whose career is not going as planned. She is embarrassed to share with her three best friends how life is really going. As fate would have it, she ended up as the creative director in an unlikely place ... but that place changes her life for the better. While her life was changing and she was growing, she was helping others realize their potential. So many fun characters in this book. I would love to read Birdie and Arthur's story and Dillian"s story.

No spoilers ... but I can see how the ending might frustrate people, but I personally loved it. It felt right, but I wish I had more.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the the advanced copy of the audiobook.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A sweet, quirky, and heartwarming read

Everything Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh was such a joy! While I didn’t love it quite as much as The Summer of Yes, it still delivered all the feel-good vibes I was hoping for. I actually listen to this one on audio and LOVED the narration!

The standout for me was definitely the setting—a retirement community filled with a cast of zany, lovable characters who made every chapter fun and memorable. It was such a unique backdrop, and I found myself laughing and smiling so often!

The relationship between Booker and Rosie felt real and relatable, which I really appreciated. There was something about the story that didn’t quite hit the same emotional high as Walsh’s previous book, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Still, it was charming, heartwarming, and full of good-hearted fun.

If you’re looking for a feel-good romance with a lot of personality, definitely give this one a try!

Thanks netgalley for giving me the chance to listen to the audiobook early!

3.5 rounded up

This was a slow start, but a cute, cozy, clean romance once it finally got going. I wish we spent more time with Arthur, the grumpy retired theatre professor and director, and Rosie, the main character who takes a job directing a show at a retirement community. I loved watching Rosie's confidence grow in both directing and living a more open and truthful life. Her moments with Arthur and the way they were helping each other heal from past experiences were lovely. As a theatre person, I would have loved this relationship to be more specific in detail and give us a bit more about the creation of the musical. I feel like the theatre aspect was toned down so that non-theatre people would not be put off from the book, but since acting and directing were the major focus of the book, it could have used some more specific examples.

The romance almost seems like a minor subplot, or maybe I was just paying more attention to the other aspects. Booker is loved by everyone, and even though Rosie tries to avoid the romance, knowing she is only there for the summer, they can't help themselves. Booker and his trust and support for Rosie are definitely reasons that Rosie can make so much growth throughout the book. Very positive relationship moments are displayed throughout.

A few times, I struggled with some of the comments that were made by these twenty-something individuals that referenced things that were definitely not popular culture for their age group. It might have helped them fit in with those in the retirement community, but those references were often used when there were only twenty-somethings in the scene. As a 50ish-aged person, I related completely with those comments, but know that my students would have had no idea what I was talking about when making those references. (speaking from experience)

It has many characters opening up about their journeys and growing into a more confident or happier version of themselves, not just the main character. It stresses the importance of honesty with yourself and with others. There were many moments that felt like therapy breakthroughs, even though the characters were only talking with each other. It was great how their open conversations with each other really helped them to become better people. Such a feel-good, happy story.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an audio ARC.

Solid 3.5 stars! It is more a coming of age (in your late 20s) story than a romance. Very cute. The audio threw me off a bit as the narrator made the character seem younger to me. I kept forgetting she was supposed to be 29. I loved the old folks. I loved the passion she had for her dreams. I loved the ending! A great story about following your dreams and embracing where you are in every step.

Sometimes a book just comes to you at a time in your life when you really need it. I think the stars aligned for me on this one.

Rosie is an endearing and funny FMC with realistic daily life struggles. Booker is possibly the most believable book boyfriend I’ve encountered. I feel like I’d run into him at the mall. The minor characters and found family were so sweet. I just loved this story.

The narrator is PHENOMENAL. My new favorite. I could not believe how good she was while listening. I plan to look for her other works as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for the ALC in exchange for my honest review. I will post my review on my instagram in a couple of weeks and will update this feedback with the link once it’s posted.

3.5 cute story! I enjoyed listening to Rosie find herself. The narrator’s fit the roles well. Thank you for the ARC!

I would say this is a solid 3.5 stars. It’s a very quick, lighthearted read. Something safe to listen to in front of your family or coworkers. The main vibe I got out of this was the journey of self discovery into adulthood. The comedy is light. I would say it’s PG rated. The romance is very very mild. Main character is very quirky and clueless. The old folks are the stars of the show for sure.

I appreciated the narrator. She was very easy to listen to.

I feel like I could safely recommend this book to most people. This would be a good option for a book club with your coworkers.

Lighthearted and hopeful. Sweet story. For me it could have been about 2 hours shorter but delightful none the less.

My rating – 4.5 stars
 
What a lovely, cute romance read to start my May reading. This is my first Courtney Walsh novel and I’m looking forward to reading through her backlog now.
 
I’ll start with the audiobook element of this review. The narration in this was fantastic. The pacing was great, the voice distinction was realistic and I really believed the storyline through Jorjeana Marie’s narration. I was shocked this was narrated by one person rather than a full cast. I feel like I listened to this novel at exactly the right time and I could fully relate to Rosie. She’s lost and unsure of where her future is going to take her, with the pressures of her friends looking like they have the best lives from the outside. And then an unexpected job throws a spanner in the works and her luck may be on the up.
 
The location of this novel was great and really added to the story. The side characters and found family setup made me fall for everyone. There are some hilarious characters and some really heartfelt moments between generations. I got some serious Dirty Dancing vibes from this story, if it were set at a retirement complex and with the POV of twentysomethings working at a summer camp or the High School Musical 2 location. Basically, take all the best bits of those references and you have the vibe of this book. It’s a slow burn and sweet romance but felt realistic and unhurried.
 
I really really enjoyed this novel and think it’s a perfect summer holiday romance! Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook before release!

Rosie’s journey to finding herself and what’s really important to her is cute. The setting in the retirement community is different and fitting and leaves room for funny incidents. The love story is nice enough, but a bit generic.
The narration is fitting.
All in all, it’s a cute romance read and perfect for light reading on vacation.

Rosie Waterman’s biggest dream is to be a successful actress. Unfortunately, that’s not how life is working out. Pressured by her friends’ successful relationships, careers, & even one starting a family, Rosie doesn’t reveal that acting life in NYC isn’t all that it appears. When she’s offered a job to direct Cinderella at a rural theatre program near her hometown for the summer, she jumps at the opportunity. What she doesn’t realize is that it’s a senior center’s production, and many of the actors have no experience on the stage. While navigating new challenges, Rosie opens herself to this new experience, love, and the idea of a different dream to pursue.
This was a sweet story with some roots in realizing that dreams can change - and that’s okay! It’s a sentiment many can relate to. I struggled with wanting to like Rosie, however. At times she came off as unreasonable and bratty and that may have been the point, but it made it hard for me to like her and sympathize with her experiences in the story. Really enjoyed many of the supporting characters though! And the narration was well down and fun to listen to.
Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is an uplifting story about having a dream, struggling to make the picture in your mind a reality, and finding happiness in the journey. I really enjoyed the ending. It’s a great read for young adults and appropriate for me to recommend to my students. I enjoyed the character development. The narrator of the audiobook is exactly how I picture the main character sounding.

I have enjoyed Courtney Walsh’s books previously and this one did not disappoint. The storyline was fun, and the narrator’s voice was pleasant. An enjoyable listen.

Thank you to NetGalley, Courtney Walsh, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the audiobook arc in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars

The audiobook was narrated by Jorjeana Marie incredibly. Because of the distinct different voices, I thought it was a cast performance. I highly recommend the audiobook!

4 stars

This one is hard for me to review. I struggled with the story in the beginning mainly because Rosie felt like a younger character rather than her being in her late 20s. I also wasn’t a fan of her behavior when to found out she was going to be working with senior citizens. I was pleased with character development over time. I loved the depth we got to see from Rose’s character. I do wish it was shown to us sooner. She started to appreciate the people she was working with and let them inspire her and vice versa. I loved the characters in this senior community. They were the best part of the story for me. Even though the romance was in the background it was good. They fit well together. I would read another book about these characters.

This is such a fantastic book. We all love a book with hidden meaning and this one has it in spades. I learned a lot about myself from the main character in this book. I couldn't recommend this book more! 5 stars!

Many thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I don't know how Courtney Walsh does it, but she consistently writes stories with characters, specifically heroines, that reflect so much of my own heart. Picking up one of her novels is like receiving a much-needed hug and that is exactly how I felt reading Everything's Coming Up Rosie.
I absolutely loved the inside look at theater and theater life in this book. Not only could I feel the author's passion for the theater in this story and the authenticity, but it made me want to go out and support my local arts. It was a neat backdrop to a beautiful story.
I liked how this book felt relatable to me personally and I would even say I found it to be relatable to anyone who doesn't feel their life went according to plan and the comparison to others and their expectations. There was so much depth, heart, and growth along with a fabulous dose of romance. In fact, Booker was SO good if you ask me and I loved the opposites attract vibe between him and Rosie.
I loved the secondary characters, the engaging storyline, the way the book hugged me from start to finish. It was a happy read and left me feeling better than it found me.
I listened to an advance listening copy of this novel from Netgalley, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio. The narrator initially sounded a little young for Rosie, but she grew on me and I will both listen to this as an audiobook again and recommend it in this format to others. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I LOVED everything about this book. Rosie is easy to adore and I couldn’t help but root for her the entire book. This one was the perfect balance between heart breaking and heart warming. I am hoping for a sequel!!

Another winner from Courtney Walsh. I had the pleasure of reading and listening simultaneously and I loved the combination. Walsh’s books, stories and characters all evoke real and raw emotion - I truly loved this cast of characters and look forward to Courtney’s next one!