Happiness for Beginners

The main character was very unlikeable at the start; I'm glad I gave her a chance.

I really didn't love the couple here—didn't feel the connection as much. But it was well written and an enjoyable book!

I love the way Katherine Center tells a story. Her characters are people that inhabit my world; they suffer yet they laugh, too. This is the story of an unlikely romance. Helen sets off on a wilderness-survival course and, to her surprise, finds that her little brother's friend, who has long had a crush on her, has come along, too. The little brother's friend, however, isn't so little any more. Adventure. Disaster. Romance. Fun.

Thank you #booktok for introducing me to this incredible book. I have never heard of this author before and now I'm really glad I have read one of her pieces. this story is incredible and has a heartwarming message about personal growth, love and determination to achieve goals. I definitely recommend this book.

(3.75) Not what I expected it to be, but I still enjoyed it.
Helen was so negative that it got on my nerves, but that's a “me” problem. The title should have prepared me for that. Jake was charming enough to make up for it. There's good character development and some really heartfelt moments.

3.5
I like Katherine too much to give her a 3/5 rating.

It was OK.
Btw that weiner dog was an example of why the rule “show, don't tell” is told to writers.