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4.2 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1st the narrator of this little gem…fantastic!!! 2nd Arthur is freaking everything. This little romcom gives “The Holiday” vibes but if the story was only about Kate Winslet’s side. Truly a fun read that left this reader inspired to “keep dreaming” but also “it’s ok to change the dream!”
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Everything’s Coming Up Rosie follows Rosie Waterman, a woman with a big dream: to become a working actor. But life doesn’t seem to be following the script. When she loses both her apartment and her job in one day, she does what Rosie does best—throws herself back into the world, chasing the next opportunity. But how do you let go of a dream that’s rooted in your soul?
This book hurt me in the best way. It made me giggle, tear up, laugh out loud, and want to break into song. It stirred up something deep—belief in dreams, love, and the kind of hope that feels like sunlight after rain.
My favorite characters? Rosie, of course. Plus her amazing friends, a wonderfully complex teenager, a swoon-worthy love interest, and a delightfully grumpy old man.
Why am I being a little vague? Because this is a story you need to experience for yourself. Trust me, it’s worth it.
Also the end is amazing.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley, but that doesn’t affect my review. I don’t sugarcoat my opinions—I only recommend the stories that genuinely touch my heart.
This book hurt me in the best way. It made me giggle, tear up, laugh out loud, and want to break into song. It stirred up something deep—belief in dreams, love, and the kind of hope that feels like sunlight after rain.
My favorite characters? Rosie, of course. Plus her amazing friends, a wonderfully complex teenager, a swoon-worthy love interest, and a delightfully grumpy old man.
Why am I being a little vague? Because this is a story you need to experience for yourself. Trust me, it’s worth it.
Also the end is amazing.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley, but that doesn’t affect my review. I don’t sugarcoat my opinions—I only recommend the stories that genuinely touch my heart.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The narrator was an excellent choice to tell this story. She fit the role of Rosie and brought the story to life.
Our main character feels like she is failing at life in her late 20s and wonders if she should change direction. Her friends seem to be thriving, but her career has taken a hit and she doesn't have any job prospects. That is until she is offered the job to direct a play in a retirement community.
This story has a variety of characters, young and old. Each one has their own story to tell and personal growth within the story. The author was able to give readers their story and show the reader character growth without it feeling like there were too many characters to care for or keep track of. I also enjoyed the banter between the main character and the love interest.
This is a clean romance, friends to lovers story. It is a heartwarming story that teaches us about the importance of friendship and chasing our dreams.
Highly recommend checking out this audiobook when it releases in June.
Thank you Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this ALC.
Our main character feels like she is failing at life in her late 20s and wonders if she should change direction. Her friends seem to be thriving, but her career has taken a hit and she doesn't have any job prospects. That is until she is offered the job to direct a play in a retirement community.
This story has a variety of characters, young and old. Each one has their own story to tell and personal growth within the story. The author was able to give readers their story and show the reader character growth without it feeling like there were too many characters to care for or keep track of. I also enjoyed the banter between the main character and the love interest.
This is a clean romance, friends to lovers story. It is a heartwarming story that teaches us about the importance of friendship and chasing our dreams.
Highly recommend checking out this audiobook when it releases in June.
Thank you Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this ALC.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Rosie is getting close to 30 and life has definitely not been what she was hoping it would be. An aspiring actress who I'd say her biggest acting role she's done lately is with her family and friends, and so she's desperate for something. Enter a cast of fantastic characters who help Rosie find herself and show her a new outlook on life.
I loved the banter and Rosie's quick wit and since this one I listened to, the narrator absolutely killed the reading. But more than banter I loved the depth of the story too. It had a level of thought to it that made you think about a little bit more, about life and your dreams and love (welcome back quarter-life crisis!).
While I wished for a slightly different ending, I still really enjoyed this one!
I loved the banter and Rosie's quick wit and since this one I listened to, the narrator absolutely killed the reading. But more than banter I loved the depth of the story too. It had a level of thought to it that made you think about a little bit more, about life and your dreams and love (welcome back quarter-life crisis!).
While I wished for a slightly different ending, I still really enjoyed this one!
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book brought me to tears in the end despite taking some time to get into at the beginning. It's a sweet romance feel good story with some cathartic personal growth (which is what makes this book worth reading, IMO). I listened to the audio with narration by Jorjeana Marie. Her voice has a lisp or similar impediment and that took some getting used to. In addition, I just didn't buy these wonderful friends at the start of the book who only want what's best for Rosie (despite Rosie ghosting them for seven years- what about social media?). I don't think I was really invested in the story until sometime after chapter 14. That said, this is a wonderful, simple, sweet romance. My only gripes are 1. that everyone around Rosie is so sincerely nice (a couple folks are gruff on the surface but nice deep down) which hasn't been my life experience for sure and 2. that there was some lewd joking about wishing a non-married couple had had sex when they said they had not and wishing to see a very good looking man full on naked- I just didn't think it was necessary for the story and did think it was inappropriate in a "Christian" book. Both of these things are in the same scene which could have been easily cut or rewritten. for providing an audio arc in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this! It started out a little slow for me but in the end, I really enjoyed where the story went. Rosie is a flawed character. She makes some poor decisions in my mind in not being honest but that’s what made her real to me. Her personal growth throughout the story was so well done and I loved the message of not giving up on your dream but also being willing to shift when needed.
The romance was so sweet! I loved Booker and how he pursued Rosie even with the unknowns of where they would find themselves at the end of the summer. I also loved that it was paced just right with a budding friendship that turns to more as they spend more time together. There were such tender moments between them and some sweet kisses. He supported her but also made her do some hard thinking as well.
Arthur and Birdie were great side characters and just the whole community as they came together to put on the show and ultimately support Rosie. Rosie’s friends at home were also a great reminder that true friends don’t care if you’re doing big and exciting things, they just care about you.
The narrator did a great job with the voicing of all the characters. I highly recommend enjoying this with your ears.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook copy. The thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
This book publishes on June 10th and I definitely recommend picking it up.
Content Notes: Kisses
The romance was so sweet! I loved Booker and how he pursued Rosie even with the unknowns of where they would find themselves at the end of the summer. I also loved that it was paced just right with a budding friendship that turns to more as they spend more time together. There were such tender moments between them and some sweet kisses. He supported her but also made her do some hard thinking as well.
Arthur and Birdie were great side characters and just the whole community as they came together to put on the show and ultimately support Rosie. Rosie’s friends at home were also a great reminder that true friends don’t care if you’re doing big and exciting things, they just care about you.
The narrator did a great job with the voicing of all the characters. I highly recommend enjoying this with your ears.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook copy. The thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
This book publishes on June 10th and I definitely recommend picking it up.
Content Notes: Kisses