f she were an animal being observed in the wild. It was a strange choice that took me out of the story rather than adding to it.

Overall, it was okay—definitely not a bad book, but just kind of boring at times. I’d give it three stars, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to someone looking for a truly engaging read.30:T6c1,I requested this book on Netgalley without knowing much but liking the title and cover and it did not disappoint. There was just something about this story and the characters that I really enjoyed and it was a good read.

This book follows Isadora who at the beginning of the book had just turned 30 and was unhappy in life. She didn’t have friends, she worked alone, didn’t really talk to people and was lonely. She finds and article about 31 steps to happiness and because she’s a researcher decides to test them out and see if it would lead her to happiness.
We see her go on this journey towards self love, self discovery and happiness which was so refreshing and emotional at times. I really liked the lessons and how she found friendships in the most unlikely places with people that became her family. There was a part towards the end of the book where she had to confront things people in her life had done to her and free herself and it was a great moment in the book.

There’s also a nice romance plot in this book, Isadora meets a psychologist named Cal who needs help with book he’s writing and along the way they build their relationship and start doing some of the 31 steps together. Cal and Isadora were adorable and I really enjoyed seeing them develop and seeing Isadora learn to trust and see the best in him.

This was a really good book, with great characters, found family, fun and heartfelt moments. If you love women fiction and clean heartwarming romance this is a good one to pick up.

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction and Netgalley for this arc. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review ar

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