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juliarosemcfall 's review for:
If It Makes You Happy
by Julie Olivia
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Okay wow… this is my new favorite book. If It Makes You Happy was cozy and emotional in all the right ways, and just completely perfect. Cliff and Michelle have my whole heart. I loved watching their personal growth, both on their own and together. And Cliff being a dad?? Adorable. It did things to my brain I can’t even explain.
Rocket was the cutest freaking dog ever (Brittney playing with him had me grinning), and Emily growing close to Michelle was so sweet and heartwarming. By the end I was straight-up crying.
I got this as an ARC but immediately preordered a signed copy as soon as I finished because I NEED this one on my shelf forever. Honestly, I don’t think I can read anything else for a while. This book ruined me in the best way. Someone please hand me a landline and take me back to the 90s because I’m about to throw my phone in the ocean.
Julie Olivia is officially up there with Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez for me.