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The New Me by Halle Butler
4.0

If you enjoyed "Eleanor Oliphant Is Not Ok", you'll probably like this due to the similar vibes of feeling a bit alien - like you can't be your genuine self day to day or fully connect with your life and the people in it.

This book does not however have an intricate plot, it's very straight & narrow, full of dry humor and shameful relatability. As you spend some time inside Millie's head, you'll hear her complain about life's many inconveniences and unpleasantries, whilst also battling with her own desperate want to (eventually, someday, one day, when/if [x] happens) become this functional, elite version of herself.

Millie simply expected more for herself but is annoyed by the simple fact she needs to work hard and do things she doesn't like in order to have nice things or even avoid loosing what she has already!

Like me, you will enjoy watching Millie drag her feet through this book and you'll also find yourself a little bit worried every time you relate to her.