Monica Heisey

Being a very recent divorcee, I thought that this book would be something I could relate to and understand in a deeper way; however, it made me cringe. The book was basically one woman’s neurotic word vomit at how she was too young to be getting divorced at 29/30! She had many friends and they just stood back and watched this happen and never thought she needed serious intervention. I don’t know, but it was wayyy over the top especially since it went on for almost a year! This was the entire book and that’s it!

I listened to the audiobook and I think that was the only thing that helped propel me to finish. Julia Whelen was the narrator and she is my favorite. I gave it 2.5 stars for the audio portion. It would have been a dnf if not.… (meer)

When I saw this book in B&N, and saw her sad, manic face on the cover I instantly thought "I can relate". I didn't pick it up right away, but 45 minutes later when I was about to check out, I went back and grabbed her.

It was like going to a pet shelter. I didn't choose her. She chose me.

I loved every second reading this book. I wish it would have never ended. But that's kinda selfish because that would doom Maggie to a lifetime of being miserable and never finding happiness. (But I still kind wish...). I laughed out loud so much. Literally LOL-ing. I never ACTUALLY LOL. LOL is a state of mind, not an actual thing people do. Unless, it turns out, you're reading this book.

I posted on my IG stories that I was reading this book and Monica Heisey shared it and I felt manic about it in the same way I feel like Maggie would have. Is that what the kids call "meta"?… (meer)

This book reeled me in with its amazing cover and great reviews! It tells the story of Maggie, a 29 year old who going through a divorce. She might be a surprisingly young divorcée, but she's doing fine. Really good, actually. The book follows Maggie through her first year of single life as she neglects her graduate thesis, tries dating apps, takes up new hobbies, interacts with old and new friends, and so much more.

This book reads like a stream of consciousness of all of Maggie's many thoughts, ranging from light to dark, mundane to deep, but somehow it's all very relatable. Her story is painful, yet funny, and I found myself cheering for her, while also wanting shake her into getting her act together, lol. Definitely recommend!… (meer)