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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% my own.

This is a quick, easy read with perfect summer vibes.

The plot had a lot of potential but I just felt like this book was underdeveloped and the ending wasn’t overly satisfying.

Aly wasn’t particularly likeable as a main character and Wyatt was meh. I loved her friend Harry and I wish he had been in the book more.

This book was good in a Hallmark movie kinda way— you can immediately predict what’s going to happen but it’s still a cute story. There were definitely some cringe moments and sometimes the author’s dictions were eye-rolling, but over all I still enjoyed the story. To her credit, Camille Pagan does an excellent job of depicting the realities of grief. Fair warning: if you have had someone close to you die, prepare to cry excessively (or maybe that’s just me idk).

This book has all the ingredients for a good read. I think the author tried to squeeze too much trauma into the main characters life. The book wasn’t long enough to really develop and deliver the character development that was intended.

It also seemed like everyone in the book was addressing their internal battles through therapy where as she (who had arguably lived through the most trauma) refused therapy and somehow overcame the years of hurdles in less than a month (after blaming everyone else for her problems). In terms of a romantic read, this felt annoyingly toxic. I did love the supporting characters though, and her big romantic gesture at the end to win over her love interest.

All in all the book was a quick read. An easy beach read but I’m not sure it’s my cup of tea.

This was a generally easy read, with a decent writing style. This is a mixture of plotlines, combining a storyline following Aly's journey through her personal grief and childhood trauma, with a brief enemies to lovers/forced proximity storyline - but this doesn't negate that it's written well.

I found both Aly and Wyatt frustrating (and honestly unlikeable at times) and felt like I would have preferred more of a focus on Aly working through her grief and her problems without Wyatt's input.

This would be a great holiday read. It was quick and easy, and tackled a lot of difficult topics without becoming too heavy.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

I was not able to download this book in time before it was archived, due to complications signing into netgalley and accessing my account.

Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for my review copy.

Aly finds herself on unpaid leave after she has a public meltdown while overhearing her colleagues putting her down.
She decides to take this time off at her late brother's beach house which was left to her after his death. Unfortunately for Aly her brother's best friend Wyatt was also left half of the property.
Why is Wyatt living in the home now? And why is he so unbearable?
Aly needs to decide how to move forward with her past, her brother's death and her not so set career. Will Wyatt be able to wriggle his way into Alys decisions as well?

I found this read to be nice and easy. It was however missing for me.
I thought Alys character to be very frustrating. Althought she had trauma from her childhood which was supposed to excuse her thinking she was her own worst enemy. Any attempt anyone made to say otherwise was quickly ignored and this was the theme throughout the book.

The romance between Aly and Wyatt I thought moved very quickly between 'enemies' to desperate to be together 'lovers'. They really didn't know each other very well to be having such strong desires.

Wyatt was the saving grace for me. He was sweet, thoughtful and a deep layered character. I wanted to see how he managed his grief and hoped he ended up happy.

Overall the book would be for someone who likes a quick, feel good read that ends happy.

Good For You is an emotional tale of grief and loss, with a dose of romance and hope in the mix. When Aly loses her brother, everything in her life seems to take a turn for the worse, including ending up sharing a house with her brother’s best friend.
The book was an easy read and it was definitely more of a focus on Aly’s journey through her grief than it was a romance novel so depending on what you expect before you read it could have a big impact on how you feel after you’ve read it. I personally didn’t feel much of the chemistry between the two main characters and actually feel like their romance wouldn’t have made a massive impact if it was left out. I enjoyed the emotional journey of Aly whilst she processes the loss of her brother though!

This book has great commentary surrounding grief and how no matter how long it's been, the people left carry the weight of that loss. As a big fan of previous Camille Pagan books, I was so excited to read this one. Sadly I didn't enjoy this one as much as her other books. I actually felt like it could be a little longer to get to know the characters more and develop their chemistry. However, it won't deter me from future Camille Pagan books as I still love her writing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book!

Aly Jackson has waited her whole life to become editor in chief of All Good magazine. But six months into the job, she overhears her coworkers belittling her. Aly’s clapback? A very public, career-jeopardizing meltdown. To undo the mess, she agrees to a monthlong unpaid leave.

Reluctant but determined to turn misfortune into opportunity, Aly retreats to the Lake Michigan beach house her brother, Luke, left to her when he died nearly a year earlier. Except when Aly arrives, she discovers Luke’s slacker best friend, Wyatt, inherited the place, too.

Wyatt is unkempt, unmotivated, and totally uninterested in Aly’s desire to sell. Yet as battle lines are drawn, Aly wonders whether she and this wild card have more than Luke in common. But is she willing to swap her lifelong dreams for a shot at healing her broken heart?

I really loved this story. Will recommend this story to others.

This book was adorable, and exactly what I needed to read at the time. I loved all of the tropes included, the personalities of each of the main characters, and the ending was perfect!

The author wrote a beautiful connection between siblings and best friends. A testament to how love endures even after life ends.

A well written beach read with fun characters and settings. A book that will definitely make you smile.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62606254

⚠️Trigger Warning⚠️
Deceased Family Member

This book was nothing spectacular. It wasn't a spicy book, it didn't break any walls, and it wasn't a book that blew my mind.

It was however, a damn good story. It made me feel good, and warm inside while reading it. Aly is a relatable character going through the stages of grief.

I would recommend this book to friends.

If you’re looking for lighthearted, this book is not for you. This books deals with child abuse, lingering trauma and death of a sibling. Sure, there’s a romance, but all of their surrounding circumstances are pretty heavy. I don’t have an issue with it being heavy, but I do feel like both of the main characters really needed to be in therapy, especially Aly. Additionally, these very hard to deal with circumstances were dealt with in a way that felt like the author was just skimming the surface. That being said, it kept my attention, and I’m glad I read it.

Camille Pagan is a master of strong female characters coming out of trauma. Good for you is no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed the tale of how Aly came out of the dark to find her light. In a completely different life than she would have imagined for herself. Thank you #Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Good for you is a stellar story of grief, trauma, and love. Aly was well developed as a character and I was drawn into her story. I would’ve liked a little more with the ending, maybe an epilogue a year later. Aly had so much growth during the story and I’d love to see that continue. PTSD was well handled and didn’t feel like it was only being used as a plot point.

This book was a great mix of solid and interesting characters and plot development. It was easy to follow, easy to get lost in and easy to read. No doubt some will find this book triggering but ultimately it’s a tale of how to broken hearts help each other heal and genuinely get healthier during the book.

The cover got me with this one and I’m so glad it did!

I really wanted to like this book, I kept reading because I became vested in Aly’s story. Unfortunately, I feel like it fell short. The story wasn’t bad, the characters weren’t bad. The writing felt a bit novice. No, I couldn’t do better but I’ve read better developed stores and that’s what I’m going on. I feel like this is still a bit in the rough draft department what still needs some polishing.
Aly puts on that cheerleader smile but inside she’s falling apart. She works for a crumby magazine that she loves more than it loves her. Aly finds herself in a situation that puts her on leave from work against her wishes. In that same breath, she ends her relationship with the boss’s son. Her next move is to finally face what she has been putting off for months, dealing with her deceased brothers home that he left her. - I’ll leave the rest for you to read to discover.

Aly has finally been offered the Editor in Chief position at her dream magazine but it comes with a big pay cut and redundancies across the team making her a not so welcome boss.
At the same time she is avoiding dealing with the paperwork following the loss of her brother less than a year ago. This head in the sand mentality and the pressures building at work all come crashing down in a very public (and recorded!) display.

She's encouraged to take a month off and this is where the story gets interesting! She relocates to the beach house her brother passed to her in his will, but not everything is as she expected it to be and we follow her in dealing with her grief, supported by her brother's best friend.

Great story to while away a few hours!

Triggers: grief, death, PTSD