Review by fairytalefootnotes - If It Makes You Happy

fairytalefootnotes 's review for:

If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia

5.0

emotional funny reflective medium-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: Yes

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes, etc: Single Dad, Friends to Lovers, Small Town, Business Girl/Small Town Guy

POV: Dual, 1st Person

3rd Act Breakup?: No

Song Association: Head Over Feet by Alanis Morissette

Notable Quote: “You’d target your own team?” Cliff asks on a laugh when I point my snowball toward him.

“I assumed I was on my own team,” I answer with a grin.

Cliff slowly shakes his head. “I’m always on your team.”

The Praise: The chokehold that Julie Olivia has on me should be studied. I’ve loved everything I’ve read by her so far, and this was no exception. I laughed, I cried, I giggled and kicked my feet.

I really liked Michelle and how complex and relatable she was. With all her walls and the kind, selfless heart she hid behind them, she’s a character you wanted to root for. And don’t get me started on sweet, funny, perfect Cliff. A teen parent who stepped up to become the best dad to his girls, a baker who loves helping his small town any way he can, a supportive partner who encouraged Michelle despite wanting to keep her in Copper Run.

I loved Emily, Brittany, and Rocket so much, along with the rest of Copper Run.

The epilogue ruined me emotionally…we’re talking full on blubbering. I loved it.

The Critique: I can 100% honestly say that I can’t think of a single flaw.

Final Thoughts: This is one of my favorite books of the year. If It Makes You Happy is so incredibly sweet, funny, and filled with 90’s nostalgia.

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