"Sometimes dreams shift and change and grow, and changing along with them isn't failing. Pivioting isn't quitting. Happiness isn't linear, and seeking it isn't selfish."

everything's coming up rosie follows the story of the 29-year-old rosie waterman, a theater actress, who had been stuck in a rut after years of rejections. after coming home to being bombarded by her group of friends who seemed to have their shit together, rosie started to feel like even more of a failure at life. so when a promising job offer came into her email, she didn't waste any time to say yes. everything seemed too good to be true, right? maybe because it was.

first of all, i am so glad i decided to request for this arc. this book came to me at the perfect time. i related to rosie's inner struggles so much. the way she felt like a failure for living a life of perceived mediocrity, her refusal to open up to her friends about the reality of her life (how would they understand what she's feeling?), and the facade she put on in front of everyone around her—always the joker, always the one smiling—so they won't know what she's truly feeling.

it was at the sunset players with its charming aging residents that rosie's facade slowly thawed. it also helped that the handsome booker was always there to help her every step of the way! i loved their relationship so much because it was so wholesome. i loved that booker never pushed her to do anything that she didn't want to do. as a friend, he tried to help her open up about herself by encouraging her with their little games, but he was never forceful. their chemistry was so good that i almost wished this book was more 18+, if you know what i mean.

overall, i enjoyed myself reading this book. i really recommend this book to my fellow readers (like me) who feel like they haven't quite figured out their lives. if you need a pick me up, this book is for you!