A review by chichio
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Don’t really have anything to say about this but it was definitely entertaining and it’s the only book that I’ve picked up in the last few weeks that kept my attention past the first 5%. Some of the self-reflections Jolene had regarding how she’s let fear stand as an obstacle between her and worth-while relationships (familial, platonic and romantic) were real gut-punchers. She’s unlikeable in the most human way and it was enjoyable being in her perspective. Something about the ending is too neat and Happy Ever After-esque imo and although I’m not saying that a sad ending would’ve been better, I would’ve preferred an ending that wasn’t so… predictable.