Reviews with content warning for Death of parent - Happy Hour

Although nothing in particular _happens_ in this novel, it's deep and light at the same time. Bronwyn Szabo's narration performance for the audiobook is wonderful. I enjoyed it a lot 😊

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meganbyrd77's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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chloe_hazel's review

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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risemini's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

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edamamebean's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

5.0

I loved this book so much, I think it might be my favorite of the year so far. I listened to the audiobook and I can’t recommend it enough. The narrator captures Isa’s voice so well, and she’s honestly hilarious. I don’t understand all the reviews saying this book had no plot because so much happens, maybe they just mean there isn’t a plot arc? Anyways, I truly didn’t want it to end; I just want Isa to talk to me about her life forever. I was devastated to learn that the author hasn’t published any other novels. It kind of felt like a Jane Austen novel if Jane Austen was a NYC party girl. I desperately need this to be an HBO series and I need Alexa Demie to play Isa.

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makienzl's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Happy Hour - Marlowe Granados

This book is the epitome of no plot just vibes, and the vibes are immaculate.

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I listened to this as an audiobook which I highly recommend. The narrator is hilarious in the way she delivers the lines.

The book follows Isa and Gala, when they move to New York for the summer. The girls have very little money to their name, questionable immigration status, and a surplus of ✨charm✨

That’s it. That’s the story. But it’s super fun and hilarious. It’s a white wine spritzer of a book, and the perfect read for summer.

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fkshg8465's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

This book was about absolutely nothing (like Seinfeld), and yet, I found it thoroughly delightful. It reminded me of my own carefree 20s. She’s going to be all right.

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