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So Happy Together by Olivia Worley

4 reviews

_miasnovelnotes_'s review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Thank you to Minotaur Books for the e-arc of So Happy Together! This was not what I expected at all from the synopsis on the back. All the characters kept me guessing with their morals and what was going on. In the novel, Jane becomes a little obsessed with her ex and finds something one night that could change everything she thought of him. The story goes on from there. I liked the female friendship involved in the novel (which felt unlikely). However, it kinda felt like main character didn’t have much of a backbone. She rationalized a lot of what this guy did and gave him a lot of power over her. There were several times where I wanted to say, “Girl, stand UP!” There was also a lot of manipulation and discussion of past trauma in this book, so please check any trigger warnings. I would maybe recommend this book — it didn’t hit like I wanted it to.
3.5 🌟

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

creolelitbelle's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The first quarter of the audiobook inspired me to continue watching You on Netflix, because the vibes are so similar. Worley wrote such an addictive thriller with relatable characters that I dreaded each time I had to pause it. Jane, Zoe, and Colin are all so convincing that by 75% into the story, I began questioning everything I thought I knew. I love the girl bond relationship that develops over the course of the novel. Do NOT skip the epilogue. We always think we know people, as each of the three claim to know one another, but how intimately do we really know our friends and partners? Great narration, too, with real emotion pushing through.

Thanks to libro.fm & Macmillan Audio for access. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief

Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

juanat77's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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So Happy Together is a fast paced messy chaotic twisty thriller about obsession. 

The FMC is very unlikable. At least for most of the story she is. She is obsessed with someone she went on a handful of dates with before he broke it off with her. She is not quite in touch with reality when she makes plans to get him back. I’d say if you like Freida McFadden type books you would like this one. 

4 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, Olivia Worley, and Minotaur Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

maljacks87's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Stalking, Murder