There’s just something about a main character who’s spiraling that pulls me in—and So Happy Together understood the assignment. Jane is absolutely off the rails in the best possible way. She’s obsessing over a guy she barely dated, tracking him and his new girlfriend like it’s her full-time job, and convincing herself there’s still something between them. She’s delusional, impulsive, constantly getting it wrong—and I was all in. I love a narrator who’s a little (okay, a lot) unhinged.

This story takes obsession to a whole new level. What starts off feeling like a messy breakup spiral turns into something way darker, and the shift caught me totally off guard—in a good way. The pacing works, and I appreciated how much time we spend inside Jane’s head. It’s claustrophobic and chaotic, but that’s what makes it so addictive.

And let’s talk about the girl power—but like, in a feral way. Jane and Zoe are both a mess, and I loved them for it. Their dynamic is wild, raw, and just a little dangerous. The ending had me grinning—Jane learning something truly horrifying and deciding she’s fine with it? Iconic.

Really, really liked this author’s writing style and her characters. They felt real, the dialogue was good, the setting was great. The entire first half I felt like the main character was Jules from My Best Friends Wedding if she had truly nefarious motives.

The back half of this novel just got a little crazy. I still like the characters and the writing style but the plot was just bananas. Twist after wild twist after wild twist after wild twist on and on so many times it was almost confusing and definitely unbelievable. Lots of action without consequences, lots of unrealistic set ups, if you are a reader who is married to reality as I am where you need there to be some sort of tether to the real world or some sort of grounding to reality, this is not your book. That being said, I really, really liked this authors style, the writing, the pace and literally everything about it except the craziness. If you’re able to suspend your disbelief, this is a killer novel.

The narration for this audio book was also awesome. I listen while walking my dogs and we just kept going and going because it was such a good listen!

📖 Bookish Moments:
This was so good! OMG—Jane is something else. She is absolutely delulu in the best way, and yet?? I was rooting for her the entire time. Her inner thoughts were hilarious, oddly sincere, and made it really hard to fully judge her—even though she was clearly toeing the line of stalking. And once she and Zoe actually became friends? I felt even more conflicted!

Zoe was such a girls’ girl. When Colin was rude to Jane, Zoe immediately called him out and stood up for her—no hesitation. Their connection made things even messier… but then you were rooting for both of them.

And when you finally find out what happened to Jane—ugh. It just made me want to give her a hug.

The last third of the book was non-stop. Once things started unraveling, it didn’t let up. And just when I thought it was over… the epilogue came for me. Overall, I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook and loved how it all wrapped up.

🩷 What you can expect
• Obsession
• Forced friendship
• Hidden past
• Morally gray FMC
• Girls’ girl energy
• Jealousy
• Revenge

📖 Final Score: 5 ⭐️
🎧 Audio Score: 5 ⭐️
🎙️ Narration Style: Solo

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. All thoughts are my own.

Jane believes she and Colin are meant for each other, but he breaks things off and starts dating someone else. Determined to win him back, Jane becomes obsessed and discovers a dark secret that will impact everyone involved.

Well, well, well, the hype surrounding this book was simply irresistible. Alas, the whole shebang felt a tad too much like a YA novel for my taste. The characters lacked the sophistication I crave, and the obsession levels were off the charts. The abundance of inconsistencies and the lackluster ending left me feeling deflated, and the incessant fixation was downright draining. It all seemed a bit too outlandish, and the overall experience was just okay. Some parts dragged on, and I found myself disliking the characters immensely. The premise showed promise, but the execution fell short of my expectations. Come on, enough with the obsession already! It did nothing for character development, and I found myself growing impatient with the whole ordeal.

In a nutshell, the concept was solid, but the delivery left much to be desired. I had to double-check if this was indeed a YA read, because these supposed young adults sounded more like angsty teenagers to me.

Despite my lukewarm reception, I still encourage you to give this book a whirl and form your own opinion. While it didn't quite hit the mark for me, it may very well strike a chord with you! If you're into twisted friendships, dark explorations of obsessive behavior, or simply enjoy a love obsession gone awry, this might just be up your alley. Dive in and be sure to share your thoughts with me. Let's compare notes, shall we?

The audiobook was engaging and kept me interested throughout. It left me wanting to know more. It could be one of those books where the audiobook enhances the experience if the written version falls short.

Thank you, Macmillan Audio, for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

So Happy Together (Pub date | 6.3.25): Okay, so THAT was fun! Jane is seriously unhinged in a way that makes you feel sorry for her. (We’ve all been dumped and desperate, be honest lol) She was recently dumped by Colin after just six dates, but she truly believes they’re meant to be.

After learning of his new girlfriend Zoe, she puts a plan into place to win him back. In doing this, she begins to learn more about this couple. They are not what they seem.

Super fun thriller with a satisfying ending. Worth the read!

Thank you to Minotaur Books and Net Galley for allowing me to give my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook arc. I will say that this book blew me away. It started off with me thinking that this book is about a jealous and obsessed girl trying to get he ex back and break him up his current relationship. The twist and turns that this book took kept me guessing what was going to happen next.
She ends up running into her ex’s girlfriend and gets invited to a party, and befriending her ex’s girlfriend and his current friends. As time goes on she discovers that he killed and old ex girlfriend so her and her new friend try to solve the murder and get him to confess. The ending of this book just had my jaw on the floor. I would highly recommend to anyone who loves murder mysteries.

Who doesn’t love a crazy stalker heheheh. Man this book kept me interested and was such a crazy fast read! I love books that make me question everything and this book did that for sure! This definitely gave me vibes like a good girls guide to murder in just the youthfulness and fast paced of it all. Olivia did a great job fleshing out her characters and loved getting some past scenes to really understand the characters better. And I always love a little twist ending and this book did just that. So thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur books for this opportunity to read a really fun book!

I was expecting more You vibes, especially given the comparison. The story had too many underdeveloped elements, and while I enjoyed the ending, overall it was a meh read.

The love triangle from hell comes about when a woman is dumped by the man she’s sure is her soulmate. Sure she can, and will, win him back, she’s not about to let the fact he’s dating someone else stop her. Until the night she breaks into his home to discover something that has some serious consequences