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So Happy for You by Celia Laskey

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nika_nix's review against another edition

2.0

I have no idea how to expess my feelings toward this book. In short, none of the characters' actions make any sense. I agree with Robins opinions most of the time and I could relate to her in many ways but I absolutely don't get why she would go along with the whole wedding at all. Ellie was the worst nightmare and the whole book confirmed to me that I absolutely hate weddings. The first half of the book was okay but literally nothing happens, it feels more like literary fiction since there is nothing thrillery about it. In the second half shit hits the fan but Robins actions make zero sense and I was just getting more and more frustrated the more I read. And don't even get me started on this bullshit ending. Just no. So underwhelming and infuriating.

shereadstales's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

bookishkash's review against another edition

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4.0

“So Happy for You” is a mix of literary fiction and aspects of mystery. There is lot of commentary on social issues like weddings, sexism and homosexuality.
Robin, a passionate feminist and a lesbian woman is asked to be the maid of honor for her best friend Ellie. Not believing in marriage, Robin is hesitant on accepting but eventually she does. In this book we follow the wedding week with blurbs from the past to shine light upon Robin and Ellie’s friendship. There’s a mention of outrageous wedding charms and a lot of bitchy banter. I am not one to enjoy a lot of commentary but I thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience with this story.
I didn’t love the protagonist, Robin, but I don’t think she was meant to be a likable character. None of the characters in the story were likable but they were all wonderfully portrayed.

I did feel there were some irrelevant parts in the story which did not seem to make sense in the context of the book and seemed to drag a bit.

But overall I enjoyed this book. If you are looking for a fun read with banter and commentary, this one will be a great pick!

blackcatkai's review

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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? Yes

3.0

CW: murder, kidnapping, gun violence, toxic friendships/relationships, ableism, sexism, homophobia, child abuse, mental illness, poisoning, mentions of abortions, violence in general, death of a parent, cancer mentioned, unlikable characters all over

well this was a ride.

kirstenellang's review against another edition

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2.0

I couldn’t tell what this book wanted from me? Who was I supposed to love? Who was I supposed to agree with? I couldn’t tell what it wanted from me but I knew that it wanted SOMETHING from me. It felt like it was attacking everyone and couldn’t make a choice on what it wanted from itself.

The writing can be good and the premise interesting I just felt myself wanting to roll my eyes then getting in trouble from the book for rolling my eyes lol.