Oh my gosh what an upbeat listen this was! This mystery/thriller had lots of interesting twists and turns. So much drama that kept me hooked! Toxic relationships, girlhood, lies, secrets, betrayal! So much juicy energy the entire story! Modern thriller with some murder. 🔪 Add this to your TBR ASAP!

So Happy Together is like a feminine version of You—totally unhinged and super entertaining. The twists are wild and it kept me on edge the whole time. Jane is messy and obsessive in a way that’s hard to look away from. Not perfect, but if you’re into dark, twisty thrillers, it’s a fun read.

So Happy Together, written by Alicia Worley and narrated by Michelle H. Lee, is sort of like You, but told from Jane's point of view. She's nota a serial murderer, but she has serious stalker vibes going on. She was definitely maddening for most of the book, but she is also very likable. I enjoyed following along as she navigated her "love" for Colin and her "friendship" with Zoe. Probably a 4-star read but the narrator was fantastic and truly brought this upside-down world to life so definitely 5-star.

This one totally surprised me! So Happy Together starts off feeling like a fun road trip story but quickly dives into darker, twistier territory. It’s got messy relationships, secrets bubbling under the surface, and just the right amount of drama to keep you hooked. Think The Breakfast Club meets Big Little Lies.

The audiobook narration was spot-on. Each character felt distinct, and the tension between them was really well done. A great pick if you’re into character-driven YA thrillers with a bit of bite.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this book in advance of publication.

Read Completed 5/14/25 | 3.5 stars | Book #71 of 2025
Thank you to the publisher, Macmillan Audio, for the audiobook review copy! This free review copy does not affect my opinions in any way.

I was looking for a fun, unhinged thriller and this one definitely delivered! I thought it could have gone a little further off the rails and maybe I would have enjoyed it a little more, but this was pretty fun! It had a little Yellowjackets Misty Quigley vibe going on for me (with a dash of Nat and a side of Joe Goldberg) so that made my experience a little better.

There were a couple points where it was a bit of a lull, where the characters were just kind of going back and forth but not too much was happening. This happened a couple times, so I was waiting for something wild and wacky to happen, hence my 3.5 star rating instead of a little higher. I think I just wanted it to be even more over-the-top, which isn't something I ask for often, but I was craving it!

The characters were good, enjoyable. I expected a little something wilder between Zoe & Jane, and things did escalate somewhere in the end, but I wanted a little taste of that frenemies a little more. (Besides just Jane pretending to be Zoe's friend to get closer to Colin.)

This was very entertaining and I'm glad I read it! It was definitely my taste. If I could have perfectly tailored it to just me, I would have changed a couple things, but I really enjoyed the style and would definitely pick up more adult thrillers from Olivia Worley!

I had high hopes for this book! I had read some great reviews and thought it sounded like something I’d enjoy! I did find this book to be a compulsive listen, but by the end I felt like I had wasted my time! The ending felt very unsatisfying to me. There is a lot going on and none of it is really flushed out well. Especially the storyline related to Jane’s dad.

I will also say, I just recently read A Simple Favor and if I’m being honest, this felt very similar! Two unhinged female characters, both seemingly unreliable narrators and a boring man that doesn’t have much to offer either of them! That book didn’t work for me either!

I appreciate what the author was trying to do with this story, but it just didn’t work for me! I liked how it related to the current dating struggles using the dating apps though. Dating is hard, especially with unhinged people out there.

The narrator for the audiobook did a great job and I would recommend the audiobook if you decide to pick this book up. I however, wouldn’t recommend this book unless you love the unhinged, confusing female characters with the boring, hapless male character.

Unhinged characters, lies, murder, NYC!? What more could you ask for!? I gave this book 5 stars because of the amount of twists and literal jaw-dropping moments. The narrator was perfect! Just how I imagined FMC to sound like in real life. Highly recommend listening to the audio version of this book.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
Jane and Colin are meant to be—he just doesn’t know it yet.
At 24, Jane is chasing love and a career as a playwright in New York City, but dating apps keep leading her to dead ends. Then she meets Colin, a sweet software engineer, and sparks fly. When he ends things after just six dates, Jane is sure it’s only a bump in the road. She knows they’re perfect for each other.
But then Colin starts dating Zoe—an effortlessly cool Brooklyn artist who’s not only talented, but actually nice. Still, Jane is convinced Zoe isn’t right for him. She just needs to prove it, and Colin will come back to her.
Then Jane sneaks into his apartment—and what she finds changes everything, pulling all three into a chilling spiral of secrets, lies, and murder.

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
Who doesn’t love a good, unhinged stalker story? This book pulled me in right away—it’s one of those wild, fast-paced reads that you just fly through. I love when a story keeps me constantly second-guessing everything, and this one definitely delivered on the mind games.
The pacing was great, the chapters were the perfect length to keep things moving, and every character brought something to the table. Nobody felt flat or boring. Michelle H. Lee’s narration added an extra layer—she really brought the tension and drama to life.
By the time I hit the final chapter, I still didn’t trust a single person. Everyone was manipulative in their own way, and figuring out what was real versus what was total deception? Practically impossible—in the best way. If you’re into thrillers that mess with your head, this one’s worth the ride.

Thank You @Netgalley and @Macmillan Audio for allowing me to review this ALC.

i tired so hard to listen to this but just couldn't push myself to suffer through this.

thankful i got the audio arc

So Happy Together - Olivia Worley
Pub Date - 6/3/25
Rating - 3/5
Thoughts - Thank you to Netgalley, Olivia Worley, and MacMillan Audio for this gifted advanced listener copy in exchange for my honest review. Phew, this book has some intense unhinged female main characters. Jane, a 24 year old playwright, gets her heart shattered when Colin, the guy she has been on 6 dates with, breaks her heart and starts seeing someone new. His new girlfriend, Zoe, is beautiful, perfect, and nice. Zoe and Jane's paths cross leading to an insane plot line that goes to unimaginable levels.

I liked this book -- the narrator does a great job with the voices between characters. I really liked Zoe and Jane, while Colin just came off as extremely annoying (maybe that was intentional?). It was a decent thriller which takes the reader in multiple different directions. I didn't love it, but definitely was fun to listen to.

This book had my mind going all over the place! Just when I thought I was following the breadcrumbs and figuring it out, I would second-guess myself. It is hard to write a review without giving it all away, so I'll just say this was a psychological thriller that will satisfy anyone looking for a wild twisty ride!

This narrator did an amazing job keeping me engaged in this book. Jane and Zoe keep you guessing what do you believe, who do you believe. Colin just was blah overall. 3.5 stars.

I finished this book in one day. It was definitely a bit of a surprising ride alone the way. Everyone has a hidden agenda and it just so happens that those hidden agendas all collide. You’ll be wondering who did what and how they are involved. I thought it was an addictive and enjoyable listen. Hard to put down. Great narration and interesting characters. Definitely surprising at the end too!

I thought this book was a little fun rollercoaster ride on the ride of unrequited love and twisted realities. I loved the narrator. Very easy to listen to. I would recommend this to my book friends!

This twisty thriller follows Jane who knows that Colin is her soulmate. Unfortunately it seems Colin does not feel as strongly as he starts to date Zoe. Jane keeps her claws on the situation by befriending Zoe. I won't say anymore except that this is a bit of a crazy read. It was a decent thriller that kept me engaged throughout.

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.