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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
Completed: Apr. 24/25 - clean fiction
Format: Advanced Reader Copy (audio) from Net Galley
Narrator: Jorjeana Marie -- She is mostly great.
Challenge Prompt: TBBS's AND CNL's "a book that makes me laugh" -- this is a romcom
Book #51 of 2025:
I've read many books by this author. While they are always funny and clean, they also have a good/positive life message. In this novel, we are encouraged to follow or pursue a healthy dream or goal that we have as long as it's still what we want. It's okay to change it in some way or to even find a new dream. The only thing I would personally add to that is to pray about it and ask God for His direction.
Rosie is a struggling actress with a penchant for the theater. She unknowingly ends up with a theater director position at a rather unusual location for the summer. She quickly finds herself enjoying the challenge, the camaraderie, having a roomy place to stay, a great roommate, and even her own mailbox and golf cart to utilize. She finds warmth and acceptance that is like a balm to her weary and frustrated soul.
For me, the highlight of this novel are all the people she meets within the community: a self-absorbed diva, a curmudgeon, a matchmaking grandma, her southern roommate, the moody teenager, and more. Of course, I must include Booker (a looker!). Their attraction and chemistry is quite swoony.
The audiobook narrator, Jorjeana Marie is mostly great. However, when Rosie is with her lifelong friends, they all sound rather high school-ish and airy. They're in their late twenties.
I personally didn't care for the bar scene or innuendos about a "walk of shame." It is not necessary in a clean romance. I appreciate that Booker did not drink alcohol due to his responsibility as the one who drove. I did feel frustration with Rosie toward the end but I can't say anything more without a "spoiler." I just felt a particular decision she made was too black and white--as well as contradictory to the important life lesson she learned. It's Booker that exemplified the life lesson more so.
There are many laugh-out-loud scenes, lots of swoon, a great community feel, eclectic characters, the blessings of good friendships, and twittter-pating romance. This novel releases in June 2025 and is a very good read.
*** My sincere appreciation to the publisher, Thomas Nelson, and to Net Galley, for an advanced audio copy. My honest review is voluntary and in my own words.
Format: Advanced Reader Copy (audio) from Net Galley
Narrator: Jorjeana Marie -- She is mostly great.
Challenge Prompt: TBBS's AND CNL's "a book that makes me laugh" -- this is a romcom
Book #51 of 2025:
I've read many books by this author. While they are always funny and clean, they also have a good/positive life message. In this novel, we are encouraged to follow or pursue a healthy dream or goal that we have as long as it's still what we want. It's okay to change it in some way or to even find a new dream. The only thing I would personally add to that is to pray about it and ask God for His direction.
Rosie is a struggling actress with a penchant for the theater. She unknowingly ends up with a theater director position at a rather unusual location for the summer. She quickly finds herself enjoying the challenge, the camaraderie, having a roomy place to stay, a great roommate, and even her own mailbox and golf cart to utilize. She finds warmth and acceptance that is like a balm to her weary and frustrated soul.
For me, the highlight of this novel are all the people she meets within the community: a self-absorbed diva, a curmudgeon, a matchmaking grandma, her southern roommate, the moody teenager, and more. Of course, I must include Booker (a looker!). Their attraction and chemistry is quite swoony.
The audiobook narrator, Jorjeana Marie is mostly great. However, when Rosie is with her lifelong friends, they all sound rather high school-ish and airy. They're in their late twenties.
I personally didn't care for the bar scene or innuendos about a "walk of shame." It is not necessary in a clean romance. I appreciate that Booker did not drink alcohol due to his responsibility as the one who drove. I did feel frustration with Rosie toward the end but I can't say anything more without a "spoiler." I just felt a particular decision she made was too black and white--as well as contradictory to the important life lesson she learned. It's Booker that exemplified the life lesson more so.
There are many laugh-out-loud scenes, lots of swoon, a great community feel, eclectic characters, the blessings of good friendships, and twittter-pating romance. This novel releases in June 2025 and is a very good read.
*** My sincere appreciation to the publisher, Thomas Nelson, and to Net Galley, for an advanced audio copy. My honest review is voluntary and in my own words.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
4.5 ⭐️
I really just enjoyed this so much. The narration was really well done and I was kept engaged and into the story the entire time.
I think this is a story line that most people can relate to. Our FMC is really doubting herself and what she’s always wanted from life throughout the whole story. She is going through a rougher season and things really aren’t going her way and she feels like all her friends are moving forward but she’s staying the same or even moving backward.
I really loved all the side characters at her new job. IYKYK. I was laughing out loud at some of their wit but also really enjoyed how they each had their own impact on our FMC and her growth by the end of the book.
The Vibes You’ll Find:
-Found Family
-Girl Friend Group
-Grumpy / Sunshine
-Small Town Feel
I would definitely recommend this for a lighter, quick read.
I really just enjoyed this so much. The narration was really well done and I was kept engaged and into the story the entire time.
I think this is a story line that most people can relate to. Our FMC is really doubting herself and what she’s always wanted from life throughout the whole story. She is going through a rougher season and things really aren’t going her way and she feels like all her friends are moving forward but she’s staying the same or even moving backward.
I really loved all the side characters at her new job. IYKYK. I was laughing out loud at some of their wit but also really enjoyed how they each had their own impact on our FMC and her growth by the end of the book.
The Vibes You’ll Find:
-Found Family
-Girl Friend Group
-Grumpy / Sunshine
-Small Town Feel
I would definitely recommend this for a lighter, quick read.
This was a good book about 2nd chances and being who your truly meant to be even if you have to slightly change what you thought previously it's also about love and found family
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh audiobook ARC
Narrated by Jorjeana Marie
I got to read the book first and then I got the audiobook. Narrator Jorjeana Marie was the perfect choice for Rosie. I loved the romance and the plot, it was perfectly balanced.
Rosie is very relatable, nothing in her life or career is going how she thought and is struggling. She ends up getting a directing job but it's not what she thinks.
Booker is her perfect match and helps Rosie open up and she finds her true self again.
This rom-com has quirky-witty-banter, life challenges/ lessons, only kissing, lovable side characters, and you definitely need tissues on hand.
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the audiobook ARC.
Courtney Walsh has quickly become an autoread for me, and I couldn’t wait to dive into Everything’s Coming Up Rosie.
Like Walsh’s other works, Rosie’s development is central to the story, with a delightful romance playing close second string. Rosie’s sense of disillusionment with her life, as her friends hit typical ‘success’ milestones is so relatable. I also love the way Walsh plays with characters of different ages and perspectives. Rosie is hit with a dash of humility when she finds herself directing a play for an old folks home, but it’s the perfect way for her to explore her relationship with acting, and discover some hard truths.
Rosie’s chemistry with Booker is so sweet and I loved their earnest and honest relationship. There was a wonderful maturity in their dynamic which was so satisfying. The story was well paced, and had just the right balance of unpredictability and dependability for a rom com.
I was fortunate to enjoy this both as an audio and book and would recommend both! The narration was wonderful, and perfectly captured the many dramatic characters and situations in this story.
Thank you to the publishers for an early copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.
Like Walsh’s other works, Rosie’s development is central to the story, with a delightful romance playing close second string. Rosie’s sense of disillusionment with her life, as her friends hit typical ‘success’ milestones is so relatable. I also love the way Walsh plays with characters of different ages and perspectives. Rosie is hit with a dash of humility when she finds herself directing a play for an old folks home, but it’s the perfect way for her to explore her relationship with acting, and discover some hard truths.
Rosie’s chemistry with Booker is so sweet and I loved their earnest and honest relationship. There was a wonderful maturity in their dynamic which was so satisfying. The story was well paced, and had just the right balance of unpredictability and dependability for a rom com.
I was fortunate to enjoy this both as an audio and book and would recommend both! The narration was wonderful, and perfectly captured the many dramatic characters and situations in this story.
Thank you to the publishers for an early copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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 really enjoyed this cute, heartwarming story. It's a romance based around a girl trying to find her way in this world while following her dreams. I'm sure a lot of us could find that relatable. And, I mean, can you imagine anything sweeter than directing a retirement village to play Cinderella?! Just me, ok. Lol
Thanks to Netgalley for this digital ARC.
Thanks to Netgalley for this digital ARC.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No