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ctb23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I enjoyed reading this book.
savncheese's review against another edition
1.0
I reaaaally thought that this book was going to be more... just more. I don't know which I heard more about -- references to the 'dudes' or references to weight. Nothing significant happened except for the pandemic and she didn't even write about that well. I wanted to like the book, especially after she waxed on about the weight of bad reviews. BUT I can't give a pity review. One star. Wish I had DNF'd.
barbistull's review
3.0
Mia's husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her a single mom of two boys. Three years after his death, Mia decides to write her memoir as a way to help her process her husband's absence and her life changes. In an effort to help boost sales, Mia embarks on a book tour with stops in cities where her best friends live. This story picks up in early 2020 at the early stages of the COVID epidemic, which is featured in bits and pieces throughout. Mia has lost her sense of self after becoming widowed and this story is her journey to find herself again.
3 out of 5 stars.
I received an advanced copy from the author, publisher and NetGalley; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
3 out of 5 stars.
I received an advanced copy from the author, publisher and NetGalley; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
jeanettegtf's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The first part of this book was really interesting, detailed and poignant. But the relationships with long term friends after fell really flat. And the contrast between who these women were to her and now when she was on her book tour didn't make sense to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Grief
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
bookishnan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.5
abessettereads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
allyzins's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.5
thebookishboymom's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I loved the idea of the book. However, I ended up reading this out of pure curiosity -- I wanted to see if Mia and her family and friends ever got better -- these people sucked.
Mia writing about the death of her spouse makes for a heavy read, going on a book tour for said book has to be a draining experience. But that's not what we get. I was hoping for a warm and fuzzy book about life after loss, finding a new normal, exploring a new you. Instead, we are given snarky friends, self-deprecating thoughts from Mia, and a meh conclusion. This one does touch on the start of the pandemic and while most of the book drove me nuts, this subplot was pretty spot on.
To make this book a bit more enjoyable, play a drinking game: every time Mia says "the dudes" drink. Don't make plans for yourself, you're going to be drink, drank, drunk.
Mia writing about the death of her spouse makes for a heavy read, going on a book tour for said book has to be a draining experience. But that's not what we get. I was hoping for a warm and fuzzy book about life after loss, finding a new normal, exploring a new you. Instead, we are given snarky friends, self-deprecating thoughts from Mia, and a meh conclusion. This one does touch on the start of the pandemic and while most of the book drove me nuts, this subplot was pretty spot on.
To make this book a bit more enjoyable, play a drinking game: every time Mia says "the dudes" drink. Don't make plans for yourself, you're going to be drink, drank, drunk.