A review by obiwan
Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

wow this book was nothing like i expected!! i thought it would be a lot more centered on the romance, and while i would 100% read more of harriet and cal, this was mostly a really lovely story about female friendships and how standing up for someone else can ultimately help you find peace with yourself. i loved harriet and lorna’s friendship, half this book honestly felt like their story and their unflinching love for each other. the plot with marianne and nina was so refreshing and absolutely necessary. and i did love cal, just wish i saw more of him. all in all i’m excited to read more of this author as she gives strong beth o’leary vibes as she balanced sweet and lovely romance with the more bitter and difficult parts of life. 
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