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4.2 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
๐ Bookish Moments:
This was the most wholesome book ever! I was not expecting to love it this much! Rosie, our FMC, is definitely going through itโquestioning her life, career, goals, and basically everything except that she needs a job and a place to live ASAP. Sheโs self-critical and totally convinced that all her friends have it figured out. (Rosie, bestieโฆ weโre all just winging it out here!)
Her new role directing Cinderella at a senior living communityโs theater was unexpectedly adorable, and I loved every quirky, lovable character we met along the way. The romance with Booker? Cutie alert! I was very happy with how it all wrapped upโthough the author had me sweating for a second.
Her new role directing Cinderella at a senior living communityโs theater was unexpectedly adorable, and I loved every quirky, lovable character we met along the way. The romance with Booker? Cutie alert! I was very happy with how it all wrapped upโthough the author had me sweating for a second.
๐ฉท What You Can Expect:
โข Actress turned director
โข Small town vibes
โข Small town vibes
โข Fresh start
โข Theater magic
โข Found family
โข Hilarious side characters
โข Found family
โข Hilarious side characters
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Release Date: June 10, 2025
Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the advanced listening copy. All thoughts are my own.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
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I canโt believe I was ever hesitant to read this book because it turned out to be one of my absolute favorite stories! Everything, from the characters to the plot, was absolutely spot-on! Iโm so glad I overlooked my initial hesitations and tried out this book, because otherwise I would have missed out on one amazing story. Donโt be like meโgo read this book as soon as itโs available!
Rosieโs sense of humor had me laughing out loud more than once ๐คญ She was inherently awkward and, yet, so much funโRosie definitely had a knack for getting into the most comical of situations. Iโd definitely want to be her friend in real life if she existed outside of her book! Oh, and I canโt forget her friendsโIโd love to be a part of their friend group too!
Mmm, Booker was an absolute dreamboat and the perfect counterpart to Rosie! I love the way he went along with her wackiness during their first meetingโhe was such a sweetheart. Booker was so good for Rosie in numerous waysโespecially in helping her figure out her life. I enjoyed all of their many conversations and amusing incidents (the golf cart and mud debacle, the chipmunk in the house, date setup by Bertie, etc.).
Every single character in this book worked to make this such an amazing book! I didnโt dislike a single one of them, as they were all so highly entertaining and lovableโeven when they tried to be grouchy. The elderly residents at Sunset Hills were definitely some of my favorites (Arthur, Iโm looking at you) ๐ Watching them audition for the show was absolutely hilarious! I love that the other young people at Sunset Hills quickly befriended Rosie and welcomed her into their circleโthey were exactly what she needed, and she was exactly what they needed โฅ๏ธ
Okay, this narrator was PHENOMENAL!! There was something about her voice that truly brought this book to life. The southern accents (Connie and Daisy) were spot-on and highly entertaining to listen to. I highly recommend everyone listen to this audiobook!
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I received a complimentary arc and alc of this book from NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio. All opinions listed are purely my own.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Everythingโs Coming Up Rosie
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I feel like Courtney Walsh snuck up on me, and here I am accidentally reading my 9th book by her!
Rosie is a little lost with her acting career when she ends up accidentally becoming the creative director of a theater company inside a retirement community. Full of all of the mishaps you might imagine, and a few extras, this definitely got some laughs!
If you like a cute and quirky main character, or were a theater kid growing up, this is your book! Itโs focused more on the character building and found family relationships than the closed door romance, but sometimes thatโs just what you need!
Thanks to @betgalley for this arc!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to NetGalley, Courtney Walsh, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the audiobook arc in exchange for an honest review.
5 stars
The audiobook was narrated by Jorjeana Marie incredibly. Because of the distinct different voices, I thought it was a cast performance. I highly recommend the audiobook!
4 stars
This one is hard for me to review. I struggled with the story in the beginning mainly because Rosie felt like a younger character rather than her being in her late 20s. I also wasnโt a fan of her behavior when to found out she was going to be working with senior citizens. I was pleased with character development over time. I loved the depth we got to see from Roseโs character. I do wish it was shown to us sooner. She started to appreciate the people she was working with and let them inspire her and vice versa. I loved the characters in this senior community. They were the best part of the story for me. Even though the romance was in the background it was good. They fit well together. I would read another book about these characters.
5 stars
The audiobook was narrated by Jorjeana Marie incredibly. Because of the distinct different voices, I thought it was a cast performance. I highly recommend the audiobook!
4 stars
This one is hard for me to review. I struggled with the story in the beginning mainly because Rosie felt like a younger character rather than her being in her late 20s. I also wasnโt a fan of her behavior when to found out she was going to be working with senior citizens. I was pleased with character development over time. I loved the depth we got to see from Roseโs character. I do wish it was shown to us sooner. She started to appreciate the people she was working with and let them inspire her and vice versa. I loved the characters in this senior community. They were the best part of the story for me. Even though the romance was in the background it was good. They fit well together. I would read another book about these characters.
Sometimes life takes you exactly where you need to be in the most unexpected of ways. After struggling to break through for years as an actor in New York, Rosie Waterman finds herself taking a job as director of a regional theatre production in Door County, Wisconsin. At least sheโll still be working on the stage.
The thing is, though, that Rosie didnโt exactly read the job description very thoroughly when she applied.
And itโs not exactly the type of regional theatre she is expecting.
Rosie has signed on to direct seniors in a retirement community production of Cinderella, and both they and she are in for an adjustment.
Rosie, bless her heart, is a bit clueless in many ways. Although sheโs in her late 20s, this is still a coming of age novel of sorts. There is a bit of a summer romanceโthat we, as readers, of course, are hoping will extend past the final days of summerโbut much of the focus is on Rosie, herself, opening up, gaining confidence, and finding the fun in life again and how, in the process, she impacts the lives of those around her.
Arthur, a particular, occasionally curmudgeonly, but highly insightful resident and theatre devotee was my absolute favorite part of the book.
Jorjeana Marie captures Rosieโs youthfulness so well in the audiobook version, but I didnโt love her voices for the male characters.
I received an advance copy of the audiobook Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and read a traveling ARC of the book. All review opinions are my own.
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
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
This was such a fun read, full of humor and heart! Courtney Walsh has such a talent for pulling you right into the world of the main character. When Rosie lost her job and her apartment I felt just as upset as she did, and easily understood how she could take a job so far removed from her โoriginalโ dream jobs. Of course, when Rosie finds out what her new job really isโฆlots of laughs as the story unfolds!
Rosieโs story is a story about finding her place in the world, and a story about unearthing your dreams in places you may have never expected to find them. Of course itโs a love story too (Booker is just as supportive and charming as he is funny), but at its core itโs a story of friendship, and how your friends will support you if you only just ask.
I definitely recommend this book, especially if you love a romance book with a lot of character development and humor!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Courtney Walsh did it again. She manages to write a book that just is cozy and sweet and enjoyable! The two words I would use to describe this are uplifting and heartwarming. Rosie's personal growth and acceptance of herself were so sweet to watch as the story developed. I found myself growing to love the characters more and more as they story developed and not wanting it to end! If you like books & musicals/plays/theater this book is PERFECT for you!
I love Courtney Walsh's books because they are books I feel comfortable recommending to anyone including my mom! :)
I love Courtney Walsh's books because they are books I feel comfortable recommending to anyone including my mom! :)
Thank you to Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction Audio via NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. <3
โญ๏ธ 4/5
First person POV, single narrative - Rosie
Linear timeline
FMC- Rosie, MMC- Booker
Romantic comedy - MF Closed door romance
Setting: Door County, WI
Everythingโs Coming Up Rosie has Courtney Walshโs classic touch of charm, humor, and closed door romance. The pace was also slowly moving at first, and I wish there was a little more emotional depth in the romantic relationship, and a lot more steam!
Readers will still find this a fun, cozy read and feeling warm inside. It was such a unique storyline with the retirement community setting and the theme of theater was a lot of fun. I related to Rosieโs character development that had me reflecting on my own personal hardships and life goals.
Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing this ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
First person POV, single narrative - Rosie
Linear timeline
FMC- Rosie, MMC- Booker
Romantic comedy - MF Closed door romance
Setting: Door County, WI
Everythingโs Coming Up Rosie has Courtney Walshโs classic touch of charm, humor, and closed door romance. The pace was also slowly moving at first, and I wish there was a little more emotional depth in the romantic relationship, and a lot more steam!
Readers will still find this a fun, cozy read and feeling warm inside. It was such a unique storyline with the retirement community setting and the theme of theater was a lot of fun. I related to Rosieโs character development that had me reflecting on my own personal hardships and life goals.
Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing this ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.