If two is company and three is a crowd, then Jane is definitely delusional… or is she?

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The story kept me intrigued from beginning to end, with good character development and a narrator who brought the entire cast to life in a really engaging way.

One of the standout elements for me was the portrayal of Jane—a young woman deeply in love with her soulmate, Collin. Poor Jane sometimes seemed very disconnected from reality, which honestly made for some darkly comical moments. I found myself saying, “Really, girl?” more than once while listening. Her perspective and the way she explained things in her mind added an offbeat energy to the story that made it feel fresh, even when some of the plot points were a bit predictable.

There were a few moments in the second half of the story where I felt the pacing dragged just a little, with a bit too much filler—but I remained invested throughout.

This is a fun, suspenseful listen that’s perfect for fans of character-driven thrillers with a psychological twist.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advance listening copy.

Oh goodness, this was an interesting little thriller. This follows Jane, an obsessed ex who is pretty much stalking Colin. She has gone on countless dates at a restaurant near his house in hopes of running into him, but when she finally does, he is with a new girl, Zoe. When Jane happens upon Zoe's TikTok page she can stage a chance run in at a place they are at and she gets sucked in to the world of Colin and Zoe. Except Colin lies and says Jane is a college friend, but no matter, Jane will make it work, and she is instantly befriended by Zoe. As Zoe and Jane become friends, Jane can get closer to Colin, and she discovers some secrets that he doesn't want anyone to know. In Jane's messed-up brain, these secrets will bring them closer together, and he will dumb the perfect Zoe and come back to Jane. Then Zoe and Jane are brought in together with Colin's secret, and the more they dig, the crazier things happen. People die, we remember people dying, and everyone has secrets.

So...I still am not sure how I'm feeling after reading this one. Jane clearly needs a therapist; after all, she went through growing up, and she clearly needs help. At the end of the day, Jane just wants to be loved, but she feels like she needs love from a certain someone whom she can forgive no matter what, even if the what is murder. I mean, what's murder between soul mates? I mean, she tries so hard to be noticed by Colin that she ignores the perfectly amazing people who are interested in her. Normal people, less manipulative people. This book is full of manipulation of some kind. Jane is sweet but so gullible and naive that you just want to shake her and say, "What's wrong with you?" But it's a book, so you can't do that. At the end of the day, the book was entertaining, full of crazy and campy scenarios, but engaging because you want to know how everything will play out. Then it plays out...and the epilogue just confuses everything right back up. It's a good little thriller with twists and turns and more twists.

Newly single Jane can't get over ex, Colin. When she runs into him and his new girlfriend, she finds herself befriending the comer Zoe.

This was one twisty thriller!

First person thrillers where you have to question not only what they are telling you but whether or not you like them is a new trend in thrillers. Worley does this really well in this one. Jane is obsessive and makes very questionable decisions for all the wrong reasons. But you still find yourself supporting her as the anti-hero. I wanted her to find love and to find friendship. I realized early that you can't trust anyone in this book, which came in handy as I was reading. Colin and Zoe are also questionable. I found myself not liking them at various points of the story. But you know it's a good thriller when even with all of that, you still really enjoy the story. This one brings out the worst in people, but you still want to know what is happening.
I also really liked the Hamlet connection in this. That was a fun addition.

The narration was perfect. The only way to read a first person thriller with an unreliable narrator is though an audio that has an amazing narrator. This one has that in Michelle H. Lee! She pulls you right into the story. Her narration gets you into Jane's head and traps you in the story with that.

All in all, this was a great thriller that really keeps you guessing!

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

Olivia Worley crafts a compulsively readable story about obsession and the dark side of love. The novel follows Jane, who cannot move on from her ex Colin after he begins dating the seemingly perfect Zoe. What starts as relatable heartbreak escalates into disturbing territory as Jane's fixation grows more intense.

Narrator Michelle H. Lee delivers an outstanding performance, perfectly capturing Jane's unraveling mental state. The audio production enhances the story's tension, making this an especially gripping listening experience.

Worley skillfully manipulates reader sympathies throughout the narrative. Just when you think you understand a character, new revelations complicate your perspective. The plot builds to an ending that is both satisfying and unsettling.

The novel excels at making extreme behavior feel disturbingly plausible. You'll find yourself unable to stop listening as the characters make increasingly questionable choices. The psychological tension builds masterfully until the final moments.

With sharp writing and complex character dynamics, *So Happy Together* earns 4/5 stars. Fans of psychological thrillers will appreciate this twisted take on romance and obsession. I look forward to reading more from Worley.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing the ALC.

Whilst reading this book, I felt a great amount of anxiety, the majority of the time for the main character.

She clearly had feelings for a guy who barely knew that she existed and she borderline on the psychotic line with the way she described how she just “knew he loved her. He just wasn’t aware of it yet“

This wasn’t one of my favorite books I have ever read, and the ending just had me kind of confused. I’m not sure what the outcome of it was. I had to go back and listen to it again because I felt like I missed something.

Enjoyed this one, kept me curious and held my attention through the entire read. An easy lovable FMC that will infuriate you and make you want to protect her at the same time.. Jane was completely obsessed, creating her own narrative and delusions versus facing the true status of her & Colin’s relationship. When Colin’s new girlfriend Zoe enters the picture, the 3 of their lives intertwine in twisted, shocking & unthinkable ways! Overall a great read that makes me want more from this author. The narration was top tier in this audiobook. Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press | Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this wild thriller by Olivia Worley, with the audiobook narrated by Michelle H. Lee. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!

Jane has only had 6 dates with Colin, but that's enough to know that he's the one. So when he dumps her and starts dating Zoe, Jane is sure she can convince him that they belong together, even though Jane actually begins to like Zoe. But when Jane breaks into Colin's apartment, she discovers something that will change all their lives.

Welcome to crazy town - the good kind of crazy - when nothing is as it seems, which is what makes this story fun. So suspend real life and delve into this one as blind as possible, because the twists and turns keep coming. A story of NYC ambition, obsession, with unreliable narrators. The audiobook narration was great - plus that cover!

I was so excited for this one, and I think I hyped it up too much in my mind.

It was kind of predictable? I definitely saw the end coming. I just felt meh through the whole story line. As someone who consumes a lot of thrillers, this one just unfortunately feel flat for me. This book is being advertised as for fans of "You" and it is nothing similar to that at all. I was expecting more suspense, core, unhinged-ness and what I got instead was a story of 20 somethings in NYC trying to find their way, with a murder twist that fell flat.

I would say to pick this book up if you are trying to get into thrillers and are more on the side of something not as scary as a traditional thriller.

Remember that crazy ex-girlfriend meme? That’s basically this book. The mix of characters kept this one moving. It was fun being inside Jane’s delulu brain and seeing how she really believed in her nonsense. The ending was unique as I didn’t see what was coming and it made it stand out a bit more than a typical stalker story. The narration was strong so I would give this one a listen.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan, and Macmillan audio for the advanced copies in exchange for an honest review!

This was completely unhinged, and I was here for it! I loved the MC Jane and her fixation on her ex boyfriend, and the secrets that are uncovered along the way. I always enjoy being inside the mind of someone who is not well. This woman has issues, and she’s not going to deal with them. She becomes an obsessed stalker, ingratiating herself into her ex’s life completely. But maybe he’s not so great himself.

I loved this on audiobook. Hearing her thoughts and justifications really kept this book moving for me. But I will say that I didn’t care for the ending. It would have been a solid five star read if it hadn’t gone the direction it went. Still overall an entertaining read.

If you support women’s rights, but also women’s wrongs, then this book is for you!

I love an obsessive girl thriller! It’s very fun to be inside the mind of someone who rationalizes every insane thought they have. Jane was exactly that!

You spend the whole book thinking “girl…please be forreal” but it’s entertaining every step of the way. The gall of this girl!

There were turns I didn’t see coming, which I enjoyed. I think it had the potential to be a 5 star read but there were some elements I wasn’t sold on. Overall, enjoyable, well narrated listen!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC!

Book Review - So Happy Together by Olivia Worley
Narrated by Michelle H. Lee

Jane, a struggling playwright, continues to pine over her ex-boyfriend, Colin. She just knows that they are meant to be together; she just needs to convince him. When out on an awkward first date with a guy whose name is Axel, she spots Colin across the restaurant with another woman. When their eyes meet as Colin is exiting the restaurant, Jane just knows this was a sign and that Colin will realize what they had and will try to contact her. As the days go on, and there is no text or call from Colin, she becomes disheartened. In scrolling through reels on her phone, she discovers tarot reader videos. One particular reel stands out; this is the girl that Colin was with at the restaurant. Jane immediately hatches a plan to friend this woman who calls herself “Zoe Ember.” This slow burn thriller hooked me right from the start as I grew increasingly intrigued as the plot unfolded.

After investigating Zoe’s profile further, Jane begins frequenting the same coffee shops as were referenced in the reels. After meeting her in person, Jane discovers that Zoe is actually a really great person, someone with whom she could definitely form a lasting friendship. My allegiances swayed throughout the story; the story is told through one voice, Jane’s, and the listener is privy to all of Jane’s innermost thoughts as the story unfolds. She is conflicted as Colin swears he didn’t invite hurt anyone, but Zoe insists that he is the one responsible. Who should she believe? The narrator, Michelle H. Lee, did a beautiful job giving voice to Jane as she struggles to find the truth about Colin and the secrets he seems to be keeping. There are just so many questions: Is Colin really responsible for so many strange happenings? Will she be able to look beyond all that he’s done in order to ensure that they’re together? Is Zoe telling the truth about Colin?

There were times in which I felt like the plot became a little muddled, but after going back and replaying certain parts, everything seemed to fall into place. As the book neared the last few chapters, I had my theories, but did not see the twist coming at all!

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Olivia Worley, and Macmillan Audio for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is unhinged in the absolute best possible way! Since I started this book I was immediately drawn in by the characters and the FMC deranged thought process but I was completely eating it up. We follow Jane a screen playwright in the midst of producing a new play with a new perspective to Ophelia from the infamous Shakespearean play. Jane is trying to find love and her obsession with a previous lover draws her to uncovered me secrets she can’t come back from. This book was such a fun thrilling ride with so many interesting plot twists and a wonderful theatrical performance. As a true Shakespearean fan I love the concept of incorporating Shakespearean plays into this book. The concept of the FMC being a playwright was so unique and gave the book such an interesting and refreshing perspective. I highly recommend this book to any thriller lovers looking for their next thrill. The narrator did such a great job bringing this book to life!

Thank you NetGalley and Mc Millán audio for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was not a huge fan of this book from the beginning, but I did finish it. It seemed to follow the plot of every other one of these type types of novels/thrillers these days and was predictable. I found it overly complicated in the ending was disappointing, which I should’ve expected. I would not recommend buying this book.

It will take patience and a few chapters to drum up any empathy for deluded ex-girlfriend/stalker Jane (although this is achieved more quickly via the audiobook and Michelle H. Lee’s wry and snarky narration), but wait. You’ll still be shaking your head about Jane, but you won’t be wishing the terrible things you were considering about her at the beginning.

Simply, 24 year old playwright Jane was dumped by perfect guy Colin after 6 dates. Two months later she still believes he’ll realize his mistake and is constantly trying to arrange accidental meet-ups in the same place. It finally happens and Jane is horrified that Colin has definitely replaced her with almost-too-perfect Zoe, an Instagram influencer. As she wheedles her way into their primary friend group (Colin lies to Zoe, saying Jane is a college friend instead of an ex), Jane and Zoe get along terrifically...until they both realize that maybe Colin is a bad boyfriend.

Author Worley’s book becomes a guilty pleasure — you still don’t need to totally love Jane (as she persists in putting Colin on a pedestal), but you’ll be totally addicted to wondering how everything (maybe with a little murder thrown in) turns out. Bonus if you listen to the delightful audiobook. Michelle H. Lee is incredible. 4.5 stars!

Literary Pet Peeve Checklist:
Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): YES Zoe and Trip have green eyes.
Horticultural Faux Pas (plants out of season or growing zones, like daffodils in autumn or bougainvillea in Alaska): NO Zoe is a little over-obsessed with Ophelia images surrounded by flowers, and there’s the Shakespearean reference that rosemary is for remembrance.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy!

I loved this. Meet Jane. She's weird and creepy, following around her ex-boyfriend and we start out thinking she's just obsessed with her ex but then it turns into much much more! I thought the book was going to go one direction, but it went a complete different direction. The ending kept you guessing, wondering, and thinking about the book...what more could you want?
I don't like overly gory or scary thrillers, so this was the perfect over-the-top dramatic type for me.
It kept me on edge without making me scared to walk into a dark room at night. I listen to audiobooks primarily for a delightful escape, not to turn my sleep into a horror show, and this one absolutely nailed it! It's perfect for those who want a tad bit of excitement without the need for a nightlight.
If you enjoy domestic thrillers with some emotional depth, a bit of mystery, and a ton of dysfunction without being over-the-top creepy, this one's worth a listen. Similar to Novel Obsession by Barasch

This was a wild ride, seriously. There were moments that totally pulled me in — the kind where you’re like, okay wow, where is this going? — and I stayed curious the whole time. It moved fast, there was a lot of energy, and the narrator definitely helped keep things interesting.

But as it went on, I kept waiting for that click — that moment where it all ties together or makes some bigger kind of sense. And it just never really happened for me. I got to the end and kind of sat there thinking, Did I miss something? It wasn’t that it was bad or boring, just that I finished it and didn’t really feel much of anything. Like I went on a long trip but didn’t bring anything back.

There were flashes of depth and moments that made me think it was building to something meaningful, but the pieces never quite added up. Still, I can see how someone else might get more out of it — maybe it’s just one of those stories that either hits or it doesn’t.

I don’t regret listening to it. It definitely wasn’t a waste of time, just not something that left a lasting impression on me. It’s the kind of thing where you enjoy the ride, but you’re not totally sure what it was all for.

⭐️ 1/5 Stars (Unsettling)
Setting: Modern Day New York City
Genre: Psychological Thriller; Dark Contemporary Fiction

So Happy Together was a struggle from the start. I went in expecting a psychological thriller with some dark twists, but what I got felt more like a messy spiral with unlikable characters and a plot that was both far-fetched and uncomfortable to follow.

Jane’s obsession with Colin wasn’t entertaining or intriguing—it was unsettling in a way that never really paid off. The tone was all over the place, the pacing dragged in parts, and by the time the “big reveal” came, I was more annoyed than surprised. The characters felt flat, the relationships didn’t ring true, and I honestly just wanted it to be over.

Not the clever, twisty thriller I hoped for—this one missed the mark for me completely.

#netgalley #sohappytogether #booked_this_weekend

So Happy Together follows Jane, who’s convinced she’s found “the one” after a few perfect dates, until Colin ghosts her and moves on with someone new. Determined they’re meant to be, Jane stalks his new relationship and inserts herself into their lives, inching closer to Collin by any means necessary. A full 9 hours of a girl being delulu.

The audiobook is wonderful. The narration perfectly captures Jane’s obsessive charm and unraveling mindset. It’s twisty, fast-paced, and addictive, even if the character depth isn’t quite there. A fun listen for fans of messy, darkly comedic thrillers.

Thank you to Macmillan audio and Netgalley for this ALC!

Two girls. One guy. And a dead body. Who's responsible?

Jane had 6 dates with Colin and thought he was THE one. Colin, on the other hand, did not come to that same conclusion and started dating Zoe, an influencer. This doesn't stop Jane from trying to make Colin see they belong together.

As the three have their lives and friends circle entwined, it gets messier until a dead body shows up. Now Jane needs to figure out what happened and who did it, and is she willing to sacrifice everything for love.

I listened to this one, and the narration was pretty good. The storyline felt lacking in some spots, and the "twist" wasn't as surprising as it could be. The characters weren't very relatable, and maybe that's a good thing. 😅

It was an entertaining read and a quick read! Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ARC! All opinions are my own.