Thank you to netgalley for this ARC.
3.5 ⭐️
I want to preface this with not a huge psychological thriller girly. It was giving Freida McFadden throughout the book wish I did like.

The book was engaging and had the potential to be a 5 ⭐️ If all 3 of the main characters went to therapy LOL 🫣

There were a lot of twist throughout the book and were easy enough to follow. The whole time I did believe who was set up to be the murder so in the end it wasn't my jaw dropped.

4.25/5 I loved this!

This was so fun and so unique!

Our main character (Jane) is obsessed with this guy that she only briefly dated, after they break up, she decides to befriend his new girlfriend (she does not believe he truly means to break up, this is just a temporary separation). He's the perfect boyfriend after all!

But one day, things are revealed to both Jane and the new girlfriend (Zoe), that makes the two of them think he might just be a murderer. Of the serial variety.

This was so fun and engaging, I was really worried that her obsession would get repetitive and annoying or boring, but NO. It just kind of make the story funny and that much more entertaining.

The only thing I didn't love was the ending. It felt kind of random to me, I get that it was a twist, but it didn't make sense. Usually after a twist, all the pieces fall together and it makes sense in hindsight - I did not really find that to be the case here. It just felt random. But 90% of this book was so fun much that I can forgive an awkward 10%.

Highly recommend! It's like the girl version of You!

Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

She’s delusional, right?
I was asking myself that the entire time.
Did not see that coming, good twist. The whole book was kind of a mind fuck of whose reality was real. Was never really sure where it was going till we got there.

That was wild. Everyone needs therapy. I got second hand embarrassment this entire book but don’t take that the wrong way. It’s needed. I recommend this book

SO HAPPY TOGETHER is an incredible novel. From the first chapter, I was hooked. It’s fast-paced and kept me guessing until the very end. If you like books filled with twists and shocking moments, this audiobook is for you!

Many thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for my gifted copy.

This review will shared to my Instagram (@coffee.break.book.reviews) closer to the publication date.

I think most of us have been in the position of the fmc at some point in our lives. That said, I don't want to read a whole book about someone sinking deeper into this delusion. The twists seemed a bit arbitrary just to be twists. The ending was not that satisfying.

4.5/5
Uhhhhh what did I just read?! That was a TRIP. I was SURE I knew where things were going but boy was I wrong. Well narrated as well!

Intensely obsessive and creepy… and yet I couldn’t put it down! Love that I couldn’t predict what would happen next—even on the last page.

(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.)

This was a wild ride. One I don’t know I wanted to be on.
I feel like this story was all over the place. At first I thought I got it, and then it would switch directions.
Good and bad with thrillers sometimes.
Jane loves Colin. Her boyfriend of 6 short dates. When he breaks up with her she becomes obsessed with getting him back and making him realize he’s the one.
Becoming the best friend of his new girlfriend Zoe shouldn’t be on her list of things to do right? Nope, but it happens. Will they, won’t they? That’s honestly about to be the least of her problems.
Want something kind of different? Read this!
Thanks netgalley for the arc!

This was a warped story that was hard to put down. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the ending threw me for a loop. Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Macmillan Audio for the ARC.

What did I just read? I mean that in a good way. Some how I ended up listening to two books back to back that were very similar so it was interesting to compare the strength of the writing.

Olivia Worley is becoming an auto read author for me. Admittedly I do enjoy her YA titles a bit more as she has a way with them and I think this book has some challenges as the FMC has some of the characteristics that work better in the YA verse because you can get away with teen characters doing things that adults can’t. Now this book certainly is NOT YA nor should be but it struggles a bit with some folks getting confused with the character development of the FMC.

However, I really enjoyed this! The FMC Jane is a bit unhinged and the twists and turns that take throughout this thriller leave you a bit unsettled. But is she really? How do Colin and Zoe figure into the madness?
I consumed the audio ALC and I didn’t want to stop to go to sleep as I needed to know what happened. But alas sleep one out and I finished it as soon as I got up in the minding.

As for the production of it. The narrator Michelle H Lee did a good job over all. I enjoyed her “regular” voice for the majority of the book. She spoke at a good pace for the 1x speed. However, I did struggle with her male voice performance. It was irritating. This made me speed it up significantly so I didn’t have to focus on it.

I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary audio ALC from MacMillian Audio through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

This is my first Audio book ever, won’t be my last but as much as I was excited to start here this book should not have been the first- I found it slow and the main character was crazy and delusional- yes that did keep me intrigued but as much as I may recommend for someone else, it just wasn’t my favorite

Although I did enjoy the narrator, it was excellent to listen to, story wise just wasn’t it

This book was just okay. I usually love a stalker thriller, but this one didn’t hit the mark for me. The tone read more YA than adult, and while the setup had promise, it didn’t deliver the depth or tension I was hoping for. Worth the read if you’re looking for something quick and mildly twisty, but nothing about it really stood out.

Thank you NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

4 stars rounded up, because I was wavering between 3 and 4 stars... as I enjoyed the ride for the most part, I rounded up. I wasn't sold on the ending and felt like it could have gone a more interesting way, I did appreciate a plot twist away from the standard stalker theme. It felt a bit slow in the beginning, which is another reason why I thought maybe a 3 for a time, but again, it was mostly an entertaining read and I'll be happy to read more from this author!

*I appreciated the narrator! Her voice was a great fit for this novel and she had good pacing.

This was a fun popcorn thriller. Not ground breaking concept, but kept me entertained and the writing was well done. I think thriller fans of authors like Freida McFadden and Janeva Rose will enjoy it.

The narrator did great! I would recommend that route.

This was hard to listen to. The main character is not just unlikable — she is insufferable. But you still don’t want to stop listening. The narrator did a great job and was perfect for the story.

Jane is obsessed with Colin. It’s weird. After meeting online, they dated for a whole two months, and then he ghosted her. Jane was not having it. She weasels her way back in by befriending his new girlfriend.

We get the whole story about how Colin probably murdered his ex, and despite that, Jane still loves him. But at the same time, she’s actually becoming friends with the new girlfriend. By the end, you kinda just hate everyone, honestly.

Overall, it’s entertaining in a frustrating way and keeps you guessing. I just wish we got more character depth and that the twist was a little stronger.

Here's the thing. I love a good popcorn thriller that keeps the pages turning. These have always been my go-to books, but it seems like lately, these types of books have really disappointed me, simply because it seems that the author's sole purpose is to inundate you with one ridiculous twist after another, resulting in whiplash, and in my case, full-on annoyance. I'm happy to report that this wasn't the case here. Did I figure out what was likely happening early on? Yes, but I still had fun reading this one. Sometimes, the fun is in watching the chaos unfold, even when you kind of see it coming.

The story follows Jane, a 24-year-old playwright living in New York City who's desperately trying to find love (almost a little too desperately, honestly). Jane thinks she's hit the jackpot when she meets Colin, a seemingly sweet and nerdy software engineer. They hit it off, and just when she's thinking about potential happily-ever-afters, Colin pulls the plug after just six dates. And this does not sit well with Jane.

When Colin quickly moves on with Zoe—an effortlessly cool Brooklyn artist who's just the kind of person Jane secretly wishes she could be—it's a blow to her confidence. Still, Jane can't shake the feeling that Colin and Zoe are just a temporary blip. She's convinced that Colin belongs with her, and Zoe just doesn't have the depth to stick it out through the tough times. So, naturally, Jane decides to prove it... by keeping an eye on them via some good, old-fashioned stalkerish behavior. She works her way into their relationship by starting to date Colin's roommate and befriending Zoe. But when she sneaks into Colin's apartment, she stumbles upon a shocking secret that may have her rethinking everything she thought she knew about Colin.

Jane is a complete mess. Like, the kind of mess where you just want to sit her down and say, "Girl, therapy exists for a reason and someone could make a killing off of you." But that's what makes her such a fun (and cringey) character to follow. She's unhinged in a way that's both relatable and unsettling. You understand her loneliness and her obsession, even if you're shaking your head the whole time.

One of the things that I liked about this one was that it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. Worley gives us just enough twists to keep us hooked without going overboard. There's a big reveal—because, of course, there is—but it's not one of those over-the-top, out-of-left-field surprises that leave you rolling your eyes. It's more of a natural progression of the story, and it makes sense within the world Worley has created.

If I had one complaint, it would be that the book reads a bit more like a YA thriller than an adult one. The way Jane's obsession and insecurities play out feels a bit young, even if the character is in her mid-twenties. It's not necessarily a bad thing—just something to keep in mind if you're expecting a more mature tone. Also, if you're the type of reader who needs a wholly unpredictable plot, this might not be your jam. Personally, I found the slightly predictable nature kind of comforting. Sometimes you just want a fast-paced, slightly unhinged ride, and this book delivers exactly that.

I alternated between reading and listening to this one, and I have to give kudos to Michelle H. Lee (the narrator) for doing an amazing job with the audiobook. She captures all of the characters perfectly.

This is the kind of book you pick up when you want something engaging, twisty (but not overly so), and just a little bit bonkers. It's fun, messy, and a great way to spend a few hours wrapped up in someone else's poor life choices. If you're a fan of popcorn thrillers that don't take themselves too seriously, give this one a shot. You might just find yourself happily devouring every chaotic chapter.

This has my absolute favorite kind of FMC. A little, ahem, obsessive, a little unhinged, a little second hand embarrassing. The glorious trifecta. There was one point where I debated hiding under a blanket and listening at 3x speed to get through what I was certain would be an extremely embarrassing social situation. (Note: it didn't end up being *that* bad.) I kind of guessed some of the twists, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment and I was still very interested in seeing how everything played out. I also really liked how murky everyone's intentions were and the uncertainty of what was the truth. I just loved this.

And I wasn't previously familiar with Michelle H. Lee's work, but I thought she did a great job and I'm glad to have another narrator to look for in my ever growing list.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ALC. This was so good!

ARC and ALC review
Publication date: 03 Jun 25

"So Happy Together" by Olivia Worley is a mystery thriller about an obsessive ex-girlfriend.

Thank you St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for the ARC and Macmillan Audio for the ALC (via Netgalley).
Opinions from this review are completely my own.

Jane and Colin dated a short while, but she did not get over him.
When she sees his with his new girlfriend Zoe, she befriends her to get close to Colin.

The start of the book was a bit slow, but the action got more interesting after a while.
There are a few twists that I did not see coming and the ending was also unexpected.
The story is told from Jane's perspective and she is an unreliable narrator, which made the story more intriguing.
Also, Zoe is a interesting character. You can never know if she is lying or telling the truth.

The audiobook is narrated by Michelle H. Lee and she managed to make Jane seem even more obsessed and unhinged.
I enjoyed listening to the story and I will check out other books narrated by her.

Overall this was a quick, interesting read that was hard to put down.

Just finished So Happy Together by Olivia Worley and… whew, what a ride! This one was messy in the best way—twisty, intense, and full of drama. I loved the whole unhinged-ex energy, and the tension between the characters kept things interesting. The audiobook was solid too—great pacing and a narrator who really brought the characters to life.

That said, a few parts had me raising an eyebrow (some choices were a bit much), and I wished we got a little more depth from certain characters. But overall, it was a fun, fast listen that held my attention. If you’re into chaotic thrillers with a dark vibe, you’ll want this on your radar.