After finishing this story, I want to visit Copenhagen and give my husband a huge hug and tell him how thankful I am for him. I've wanted to visit Denmark for as long as I can remember...pretty much since I learned there was a Denmark. I jumped at the chance to review this story when I saw it available on Netgalley. Sanya was a very fresh and honest voice when it comes to the issue of severe depression and the fight to get out of that hole. It was nice to see the veil pulled back and what was there, was very refreshing and at times, quite funny. We meet Sanya after a meltdown, or as she calls it, her implosion. Her husband, who is pretty shitty, finally decides to wake up and realize he's in a marriage and he moves them to Copenhagen...because of course, a change of scenery fixes all. But in a way, the magic of the city works on Sanya...or at least, the people she meets help her to find her voice. What was truly enjoyable about this story, was that you weren't quite sure what Sanya was going to do...and even towards the end, I don't know whether or not I liked the men in her life, Ravn and Harry. I won't spoil the ending, but I will say I enjoyed being on Sanya's journey, and I hope that her story continues to soar and that she finds out who new Sanya is.

I received a copy of this title from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Amulya Malladi depicts the daze that can follow a major depression with sensitivity and refreshing authenticity. After a major depression, Sanya is confused. She doesn’t know who is anymore, what she wants from life, and what she wants from her marriage. When her husband has an opportunity to work in Copenhagen for several months, Sanya has an opportunity to explore who she is after a depressive event. She meets the intriguing Ravn, who works with her husband and is married to one of the women that seem intent on including her in their social circle. Their flirtation makes Sanya question what it means to be faithful to her husband and her own integrity. In the end, Sanya emerges as a new woman with a new outlook on life.

The novel is set in Copenhagen (hence the title) and it made me want to visit that city’s museums and landmarks more than any travel guide could. I want to sit in a Danish cafe and watch the world go by. Amulya Malladi’s prose is crisp and fresh, and I recommend this book wholeheartedly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing me with an advanced reader copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, definitely one of the best among Womens' fiction and Romance. Copenhagen is one of my favorite capitals too, so I was marveled and overjoyed to be traveling back to beautiful places I've been to in real life.

The novel itself is a colorful mix of relationship dramas, coping with depression, gossipy friends, lovely complex characters that turned out to be less shallow than it appeared in the beginning. A lot of infidelities, yet each story telling more about the real reasons behind the cheating eg. being belittled by the family, wanting to seem stronger than in reality, big egos and playful nature.

The flow of the novel kept me alert and addicted to the plot and the easy yet literary style. The characters are from all sorts of backgrounds, most of them already become part of the rich class with all its perks. There is also a lot of humour, deliciously entwined to wittiness and sexual apropos. Despite all there is vagueness as to what is going on behind the scenes sometimes, which just spices up the imaginary element.

I'll definitely read Malladi's other novels, her witty literary style is such a breath of fresh air among Women fiction! Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this arc.

After experiencing a nervous breakdown at work, Sanya and her husband Harry move to Denmark. Known as the happiest country in the world, it is hoped that being here will help Sanya emerge from under the covers and find a way out of her depression. As Harry checks out a deal to buy a company from the suave Anders Ravn, it seems that Anders is more interested in checking out his wife.
This was an interesting story about a woman who comes to life again in a whole new world. Because of her own experiences, the author was able to give a moving portrayal of Sanya’s mental health challenges. I was also intrigued to read about the cultural differences found in Denmark and the lifestyle of the well-off American expats.

Copenhagen is one of those cities that I loved visiting but I know that I would living there even more so I was necessarily intrigued to read this book. I was so pleasantly delighted by this book - not only did I laugh out loud but I really loved Sanya. She was such a well developed character in the book that I never questioned her motivations or felt unsettled even when she surprised me. I think this book perfectly set the tone of this city but also this feeling of a certain age in this world in which we now live. I read this pretty quickly and can't wait to discover more form this author.

The Copenhagen Affair comes out next week on September 26, 2017 and you can purchase HERE. I definitely recommend this one for fans of literary fiction, I enjoyed this one immensely!

It's a common mistake to assume that emotional baggage will disappear if one changes geographies. There are many who think that a change in weather is all that is needed to set everything that is wrong with a person right.

I loved this book. It was surprising and touching and funny and I never felt entirely settled while reading it, which may not sound promising, but it means I didn't know what to expect, which doesn't happen often. I identified with Sanya more than I expected, and loved seeing her change and grow. The only thing that was a bit distracting for me was the amount of characters in the story, which at times created a bit of confusion. Overall, excellent read, and highly recommended.

I've never read any books by Ms. Malladi before this one, but would definitely be interested in discovering more from her. I was given an ARC of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of my favorite reads of the year and one I highly urge/implore/insist other women pick up! Such a beautiful, relatable story of the feelings so many moms have that she may have missed out while she was busy being someone to everyone else.
I thought the author did an incredible job of developing the characters and bringing Copenhagen to live. While it dealt with a serious topic of depression, it was handled in such a relatable way it was not a downer to read by any means! I actually laughed throughout this book many times! I think many of us dream of being able to escape once in a while and be able to reflect who we are and where we are going. This story was an incredibly honest and thought-provoking look into that journey. I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.

I loved this book, the setting, and it's characters, especially Sanya. She is a successful woman in the corporate world, dedicated and loving wife and mother living a good life. After finally be offered a much-deserved promotion in her job, instead of being elated, Sanya just cries and ends up having a nervous breakdown. She won't talk to anyone for awhile and hides in bed under her comforter. Husband Harry's company is set to acquire a company in Copenhagen and suggests they make a temporary move there hoping a change of scenery might help Sanya out of her deep depression. Well, it does and it doesn't. Slowly she does make some progress, getting out of their apartment, meeting new people, and even possibly falling in love with another man, Anders Ravn, owner of the company Harry is there to acquire, and then she has those days again where she wants to go hide under her comforter again. The story is full of so much emotion and some humor as well. Sanya is complex but very relatable. I'm sure there are many women who feel or have felt underappreciated as a wife, mother and employee at some point in their lives. I know I have felt that way many times.

This is a page-turner of a book with some great twists and turns. You just don't know what Sanya will end up doing. The ending was surprising to me but I absolutely loved it. I was actually sad to see it end. I thought Amulya Malladi did a wonderful job writing about depression, infidelity, friendships, and love. I also enjoyed reading The Author's Note and Q&A between Amuyla and her husband Soren at the end of book.

A big thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for an advance review copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was excited to read The Copenhagen Affair by Amulya Malladi because I loved her previous book A House for Happy Mothers. Sanya has a breakdown at work and goes into a deep depression. Her husband Harry needs to negotiate a business deal in Copenhagen and decides it would be a good change of scenery for Sanya. Sanya meets Anders Ravn who owns the business Harry is looking to buy. Sanya feels Ravn sees and knows her like Harry never has. She starts to fall in love with Ravn and questions her marriage to Harry. Harry notices the change in Sanya and sees how she looks at Ravn. Harry starts to realize that maybe he wasn't the best husband and he should change or face losing Sanya. Slowly Sanya emerges from her depression and evolves into new Sonya.

I loved the descriptions of places Sanya visited and the food in Copenhagen. The other characters in this book made me laugh at their shallowness. This is a story of marriage, betray, love, infatuation, friendship and depression. Very well written and I highly recommend this book. I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and this is my honest review.

Sanya was always the picture perfect wife and mother. She manages her career while devoting time to her daughter and her husband’s high profile job. One day while at work she has a nervous breakdown. Three months after the episode, Sanya still struggles to get out of bed and brush her teeth. Her husband Harry is left to manage their lives while getting Sanya the help she needs.

Harry accepts a temporary move to Copenhagen to close a business deal. They both hope that a change of scenery will bring her out of her depression. Sanya feels out of place as an Indian American woman but enjoys the charm of Copenhagen. One day she meets a man named Anders in a coffee shop. She develops a connection with him and soon learns that he is involved with her husband's current business deal. Her attraction to Anders is noticed by Harry and he is forced to evaluate the direction of their marriage.

This story starts with a women fighting to overcome depression and then touches on the the universal themes of friendship, love, and the bonds of marriage. This is Amulya Malladi’s seventh novel.

3.75 stars. The Copenhagen Affair was an enjoyable lighter but smart rom com type of read until the very end, when it turned into a bit of a bedroom farce -- which explains why this one wasn't quite 4 stars for me. But still, mostly, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Sanya is American born to parents who immigrated from India in the 1970s. After some disastrous events in her own career, she moves to Copenhagen with her husband for his work. While she had been the pillar of the family, Sanya becomes quite unpredictable as she tries to find her place in Copenhagen. Mind you, the story is a bit predictable, but the characters are fun and well done as is the Cophengan setting. A good book to read while trying to keep cool on an unseasonably hot lazy weekend in late September. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read an advance copy.

It took me a while to warm to this book because of the scene setting around the empty lives of the powerful, rich and ridiculous of Copenhagen. I suppose people do live like this but to have to waste time reading about them is not pleasurable! However, the protagonist, Sanya, was never one of these people, which was the point of course, but I was happy when the story became more about her awakening (almost literally as she emerged from her depression and her bed) and the reader no longer had the lives of the self-indulgent, self-important centre-stage. Sanya was a vivid character and became more so as she fell for the scar-faced Ravn (one of the rich and powerful, but not into handbags and designer dresses so much). The sexual tension kept the book moving along, even though Sanya’s dramatic turn-around from loyal, doormat wife of a tedious Adonis, to flirt and risk-taker with a mad crush on a dark and sexy (ie: dangerous) man (married to one of the empty-headed perfect bodies, who preferred to pretend he didn’t have affairs than risk her wealthy happiness) was a touch unrealistic! But who cares, it is a story, not real life (not mine anyway). The other delightful character was Copenhagen, and as hinted at by the book title, fiesty Sanya and her rather silly rich friends take us on a evocative tour of its cafes and blues bars, museums and landscapes. So I was almost surprised to find I enjoyed this rollicking good yarn, given the debauchery of 90% of its inhabitants. Sanya and Copenhagen was its true core and that, of course was what Amulya Malladi’s story was all about. I wouldn’t think of this as a ‘bookclub’ read in the sense of in-depth discussion material but it is very engaging women’s fiction, and an excellent, well written (great dialogue) escapism-type holiday or beach read. In that category I am happy to give it four-stars. Thank-you to the publisher and Netgalley for an Advanced Reading Copy.

I'd like to thank Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC of "The Copenhagen Affair", in return this is my fair and honest review.
"The Copenhagen Affair" was a richly told emotional story. The author's ability to capture the transition from sadness to actually living was remarkable for this reader. At first I worried that there would be too much wallowing under the covers but that was not the case. Seeing the transition play out had me not wanting to put the book down.
The secondary characters I found quite amusing. It was interesting how the one wife was so unsuspecting but I suppose that does happen.
I'd love to visit Copenhagen, the description makes it quite appealing.
This is a highly engaging book and I highly recommend it.

"Copenhagen Affair" is a laugh out loud funny novel about a fortysomething woman, Sanya, who has a nervous breakdown and as part of her recovery, joins her husband on a temporary move to Denmark. The writer’s vivid descriptions of Copenhagen and its culture serve as the setting for Sanya’s journey to recovery as she tries to find a new place in the world and reevaluates the relationship she has had with her husband, Harry.
The pace of the novel and Malladi's well-developed characters keep the reader guessing up until the final twist at the end.

A delightful, thought provoking book for any women who feels she has "missed out" on life while being only a wife and Mom.
Sanya lives with her husband Harry and they have been married 20 years. She has a fabulous daughter and a corporate job. Yet- she "implodes", and her husband needs to fix it because he feels it could be his fault. Is it?
Harry moves her to Copenhagen with his job and a change of scenery, which Harry thinks will benefit his wife.
Thus- Sanya begins to find her independence and has begun to love Copenhagen and Ravn.
The feelings of intrigue and desire begin to return to her life giving her a "New Sanya."
This is a wonderful story, with such beautiful descriptions that I felt I was right there In each cafe, party, museum and bar.
A must read for all women.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free electronic ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Sanya has a husband, a daughter and a beautiful life in California. When she has a nervous breakdown, her husband, Harry, suggests a change of scenery and the two of them embark on a new life in Copenhagen. With the gorgeous country of Denmark as the backdrop, Sanya rebuilds her life after the breakdown, and tries to establish her new identity. When she meets Anders Ravn, a business associate of her husband’s, she starts to question if her relationship with Harry is the one she truly wants. When a white-collar crime accusation comes to light, along with admissions from Harry about his infidelity, Sanya begins to see a life after her breakdown and begins to make decisions for herself.
“The Copenhagen Affair” by Amulya Malladi tells an honest, upfront tale of a marriage struggling in a modern world. This seems to be a common genre these days but this one has the advantage of telling this tale with the glorious backdrop of Copenhagen. Infidelity, illegal business dealings, and rebuilding oneself while dealing with a mental health crisis are themes, supported by straightforward and well-developed characters.
This novel has a lot of characters that take some time to sort through, as well as a lot of formal business speak that may be confusing for most (it was for me!). The story tells of Sanya and Harry of course, but there is also Ravn and his wife Mandy, their children and two other business partners- Mark and Penny. Throw in Sanya’s hometown best friend Alec and Harry’s business partner, Lucky, and there is a large cast of characters of relatively the same background (rich, exotic, spoiled and sheltered) however each does have a different personality that shines through during different times in the novel.
Overall, this novel’s gorgeous setting earned it extra points, as well as being able to be a first-hand witness to live in Denmark. The heavy business speak and large cast of similar characters made it less enjoyable, although Sanya and her challenges were real and honest. Infidelity is rampant through this novel (with every couple), and although apparently “that’s how it’s done in Denmark” is given as the reason, it soured with me (I am not an expert on marriage, obviously, but does anyone stay loyal anymore?). I read this novel through to the end, and was never tempted to stop reading, so it obviously held my interest enough to keep me engaged.
This novel is for those who dream of getting away from their lives, thinking it will change their relationships or their viewpoints on life. It reeks of truth and the many facets of humanity and marriage. Definitely a novel to explore if you are interested in traveling without leaving your house!

This is a funny, quirky book about a woman who needs a change. After "imploding", she's trying to figure her life out and find out who she really is and wants to be. There are funny parts to this book, but there are also clumpy parts. Not many of the characters are very likeable, but I think that focusss the mind on Sanya's journey. Sanya is very relatable. The last half of the book sped right by. Very readable and I wanted to know how they ended up.

I was given a copy of this book for an honest review from NetGalley.

This book is a perfect summertime read. It definitely makes me want to visit Copenhagen. I really like how the book balances a serious condition such as depression with a dose of comedy. I liked Sanya (no-brainer) and surprisingly, came to like Harry towards the end of the book. Amulya Malladi is such a versatile author in terms of the stories and characters she writes. She has a great ear for dialogue. I'm looking forward to reading her next one.

I am so grateful that I received this ARC! It was a wonderful book about a woman who fell apart and found herself again.

I loved that she was a smart, career woman. And, I found many of the people she met in Copenhagen very interesting. There were a few times when things got bogged down in details but overall, I would recommend this book.