A review by downtown_kb
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Helen has been divorced for a year and her life has felt stagnant. She decides to take a wilderness survival course in hopes of a life reset. Unfortunately, her brother’s annoying best friend seems determined to tag along.

Had to sneak this in before the movie came out! This was a cute chick lit/romance hybrid with a lot of depth.
I enjoyed the outdoorsy setting. I always enjoy a jaded FMC and could really sympathize with her and enjoyed her growth arc a lot. She had a very satisfying amount of personal growth and really was likable despite her flaws. Jake was absolutely adorable from the start. Loved the age gap here being the mmc was 10 years younger. 
I disliked
Spoilerthe OW drama, even though it was mild but I appreciated that she was impossible not to like. I disliked that the only gay character was the one that got injured


This had fun moments and heartfelt moments and was my first Katherine Center.

Marguerite Gavin did great on audio. This romance only has kissing. 
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