Reviews

Getting Clean With Stevie Green by Swan Huntley, Swan Huntley

thelibraryofanna's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

solitarysoul's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

graciebaker's review

2.0

Meh. Poor pacing. The majority of the relationships between characters just weren't believable, with everything Bonnie-related being the one, beautiful exception.

meganmreads's review against another edition

4.0

I know I don’t read a lot of chick-lit, but I do enjoy the genre from time to time and I was fortunate to have gotten a digital ARC from Netgalley. I loved this book! It was so refreshing and sad and funny and enjoyable to read.

I loved the family dynamics and following Stevie’s journey as she found herself back in her hometown and trying to find her footing.. it kind of reminded me of the main character of Bridesmaids hitting rock bottom and moving in with her mom and trying to find out who she is and what she should be doing.

I didn’t expect the plot to go the direction that it did, but it was a nice surprise and one that was heartfelt especially as we watched Stevie run along her whole like with the fake it til you make it mentality before realizing that it wasn’t working for her and she needed to sit down and stop and be honest with herself. I love that she got to explore a better relationship with her sister, too.

Getting Clean with Stevie Green was a blast to read, even though it was emotional and series, like most chick lit, it still felt light and fun even when you were watching Stevie drown her sorrows. I definitely recommend this one!

magwarnz's review

funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

amyma's review against another edition

2.0

Getting Clean with Stevie Green by Swan Huntley is a book I tried to enjoy, but didn't. The storyline seemed all over the place and not cohesive. It is the story of Stevie Green, age 37, who has gone back home to La Jolla, California to help her mother organize moving to a new home. Stevie is so good at it that she decides this is her 'thing' and starts a business helping others declutter. The story is not as light or funny as I thought it would be, but that is probably on me. The cover made it look like a cute story, and while there are cute and funny moments, the overall story is of Stevie taking a hard look at her past and doing some decluttering of her own. Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions shared are influenced by nothing other than my own reading experience.

mom2qam's review

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

katyjack6's review

lighthearted

3.0

elyseah's review

3.0

Quick cute read. Stevie is a great main character flawed but loveable. Although it's pretty predictable it was interesting and kept my attention.

brooklyn_bookworm's review

5.0

Absolutely adored this book!

Main character is Stevie Green is a woman who’s just done with drinking and men!

This book is that one you read when you’re in a slump in life. Done dealing with bs and ready to power on!!

This book is a feel-good romcom. Hilariously funny! Laughed pretty much whole way through! I loved it!! I would definitely recommend!! 5 stars!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Swan Huntley for allowing me to fall in love with Stevie Green!